Overview

The Centre for Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science is the youngest establishment in the School of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa. The Centre was established in 2002 and started functioning in 2003. The Centre has a unique advantage as the only place that offers academic and professional degree qualifications in Biokinetics, Recreation and Leisure Studies and Sport Science beyond Pretoria to the northern boarders of South Africa and in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. Since its inception and apart from the academic responsibilities, the Centre has been engaged in researches, community services and outreach programmes/projects, organising workshops and seminars, assisted in assessing national and provincial athletes for various levels of competitions, conduct clinic for health promotion and wellness and fitness assessment as well as promote the broader intellectually and culturally enriching roles of university education.

The Centre in addition to the three qualifications also offers Certificate in Sport Coaching and Certificate in Sport Management. In line with the University mandate to convert to Comprehensive University, the Centre has developed one professional, career-focused programme – the one-year Advanced Diploma in Sport Management. The programme is ear-marked to commence as from the 2014 academic year. During the next 5-year plan, the Centre plans to offer the Master’s degree in Biokinetics, Recreation and Master’s degree in Sport Science.

The Centre graduated its first cohort of graduates in 2007 for students who completed their training in 2006. The student enrolment has progressively increased since 2003. The present student enrolment stands at 208. The Centre is well equipped with a functional Biokinetic and Sport Science laboratory and equipment for training in Recreation and Leisure Studies. The Centre boasts of excellent records of success, throughput and graduation rates. The introduction of the Problem-Based Learning methodology, integrated with Community-Based Learning has further added impetus to the academic performance and success of the students. The Biokinetic programme is accredited by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as well as overseen by the Biokinetic Association of South Africa (BASA).

Post graduate and Diplomas

• BSc Biokinetics - 4 years
• BSc recreation and Leisure studies - 4 years
• Bsc Sports Science - 4years

Level 1

Module Code	Module Description
KOP 1842	Orientation PBL
KFH 1842	Orientation PBL
KOE 1843	Outdoor Education
KSS 1844	Sports Skills Fundamentals
KPC 1845	Physical Conditioning
KNS 1846	Nutrition for Sports and Exercise

LEVEL 2: Biokinetics/Sport Science)

Module Code	Module Description
KNS 2841	Neuromuscular and skeletal systems in Sport & Exercise
KCS 2847	Cardio-respiratory systems in Exercise & Physical Activity
KAM 2842	Adapted Movement
KEP 2844	Exercise and Physical Activity for diverse populations
KTR 2845	Therapeutic Recreation
KML 2846	Motor Learning

LEVEL 3: Recreation and Leisure Studies

Module Code	Module Description
KAL 3842	Adventure Leadership
KTR 3842	Therapeutic Recreation
KRL 3843	Recreation & Leisure Activities
KRM 3844	Research Methods
KCR 3845	Commercial Recreation
KRD 3846	Recreation Delivery
KLW 3847	Leisure, Wellness & Education
	Competency Exam

LEVEL 3: Biokinetics/Sport Science

Module Code	Module Description
KKB 3841	Knowledge Bases of Sport and Exercise Science
KBP 3841	Biokinetic Practice and Profession
KEP 3842	Exercise (Applied) Physiology
KAE 3843	Assessment & Evaluation Techniques
KAB 3844	Applied Kinesiology & Biomechanics
KRM 3845	Research Methods and Biostatistics
KSM 3846	Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
	Competency Exam

LEVEL 4: Recreation and Leisure Studies

Module Code	Module Description
KCE 4841	Clinical Exercise Physiology & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
KSB 4842	Seminar in Biokinetics
KBP 4843	Research Project: Data Collection and Analysis
KBP 4844	Biokinetic Practicum
KES 4845	Exercise & Sport Psychology

LEVEL 4: Sport Science

Module Code	Module Description
KSE 4841	Kinanthropometry in sport
KSE 4842	Seminar in Exercise & Sport Science
KEP 4844	Exercise & Sort Science Practicum
KES 4845	Exercise and Sport Psychology

Departmental Publications

The following is a list of journals and publications done by staff members of the centre:

Goon, D.T., Toriola, A.L. & Musa, D.I. (2011). Body weight disorders among female primary schools teachers in Makurdi, Nigeria. Gazetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche, 170(1): 41-45.

Makaza, D., Amusa, L.O., Goon, D.T., Gundani, M.P., Mugandani, S.C. & Toriola, A.L. (2011). Body composition and somatotype of male Zimbabwean league basketball players. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 17(1): 81-95.

Amusa L.O., Goon, D.T. & Agbonjinmi, A.P. (2011). Correlates of leg and abdominal fitness in female students. Medicina Dello Sport (Italy) 64(1): 1-8.

Goon, D.T., Toriola, A.L., Shaw, B.S. & Akinyemi, O. (2011). Can waist circumference be estimated from BMI in Nigerian children? Gazetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche, 170(4): 225-228.

Amusa, L.O. & Goon, D.T. (2011). Blood pressure among overweight aged 7-13 years in 10 rural communities in South Africa: The Tshannda Longitudinal Study. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 27(3): 664-667.

Goon, D.T., Toriola A.L., Musa, D.I. & Akusu, S. (2011). The relationship between arm span measurement and stature in Nigerian adults. Kinesiology, 43(1), 38-43.

Goon, D.T., Toriola, A.L., Shaw, B.S. & Akinyemi, O. (2011). Estimating waist circumference from BMI in South African children. Scientific Research and Essays, 6(15): 3104-3108.

Abaver, D.T., Nwobegahay, J.M., Goon, D.T., Iweriebor, B.C. & Anye, D.N. (2011) Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among HIV/AIDS patients from two health institutions in Abuja, Nigeria. African Health Sciences, 11(S1): S24-S27.

Amusa L.O., Goon, D.T. & A. K. Amey (2011). Body composition of South African rural school children aged 7-13 years: the Tshannda Longitudinal study. Minerva Pediatrica, 63(4): 263--270.

Goon, D.T., Toriola, A.L. Shaw, B.S., & Amusa L.O. (2011). Centripetal fat patterning in South African children. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences 27(4): 832-836.

Nambaka, J.E., Kamau, J., Amusa, L.O., Goon, D.T. & Mwisukha, A. (2011). Factors influencing participation in physical exercises by the elderly in Eldoret West District, Kenya. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 17(3): 462-472.

Amusa L.O., Goon, D.T., Amey, A.K. & Toriola, A.L. (2011). Health-related physical fitness among rural primary school children in Tshannda, South Africa. Scientific Research and Essays, 6(22): 4665-4680.

Goon, D.T., Toriola, A.L. & Shaw, B.S. Amusa L.O., Akinyemi, O., Monyeki, M. A. & Alabi O. (2011). Anthropometrically determined nutritional status of urban primary schoolchildren in Makurdi, Nigeria. BMC Public Health, 11:769.

Amusa, L.O., Goon, D.T., Adeniran, S.A. & Mbhenyane, X.G. (2011). Does obesity occur in African children in a rural community? African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 2:1): 212-221.

Goon, D.T., Toriola, A.L., Shaw, B.S., Amusa, L.O., Shaw, I. & Netshikweta, M.L. (2011). Prevalence of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Pretoria, South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 2:1): 222-245.

Goon, D.T., Toriola, A.L., Shaw, B.S., Amusa, L.O. & Shaw, I. (2011). Body fat ratios in urban South African children. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 2:1): 246-257.

Amusa, L.O., Goon, D.T., Akinyemi, O. & Mohlala, M. (2011). Estimating stature from arm span measurement in South African children. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 2:2): 17-29.

Amusa, L.O., Goon, D.T. & Amey, A.K. (2011). Somatotype in 7-13-year-old South African rural school children. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 2:2): 30-41.

Amusa, L.O. & Goon, D.T. (2011). Towards a social philosophy of achievement in sport. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 2:2): 42-50.

Shaw, I., Shaw, B.S., Goon, D.T. & Erasmus, S. (2011). Total and abdominal adiposity changes in response to upper body resistance training. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 2:2): 51-59.

Amusa, L.O., Goon, D.T. & Akinyemi, O. (2011). Hand grip strength of Tshannda rural school children, South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 2:2): 60-69.

Toriola, A.L., Moselakggomo, V.K., Shaw, B.S., Goon, D.T. & Amusa, L.O. (2011). Musculoskeletal fitness in rural South African adolescent children. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 2:2): 70-80.

Amusa, L.O., Goon, D.T., Adeniran, S.A., Ndaba, L.K., Mohlala, M. & Mbadamana, S.A.J. (2011). Anthropometric, tissue characteristics and performance profile of a South African paralympic female wheel-chair tennis player- A case study. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 2:2): 81-88.

Amusa, L.O., Goon, D.T., Adeniran, S.A., Ndaba, L.K., Mohlala, M. & Mbadamana, S.A.J. (2011). Anthropometric, tissue characteristics and performance profile of a South African paralympic male wheel-chair tennis player- A case study. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 2:2): 89-96.

Toriola, A.L., Moselakggomo, V.K., Shaw, B.S., Goon, D.T. & Amusa, L.O. (2011). Children’s perceptions about physical education in South African schools. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 2:2): 126-137.

Amusa, L.O., Makaza, D., Goon, D.T., Mc Callum, A. & Ndaba, L.K. (2011). Integrating Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to enhance Problem Based Learning. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 2:2): 138-147.

Goon, D.T., Toriola A.L., Uever, J., Wuam, S. & O.M. Toriola (2011). Prevalence of body weight disorders among adolescent school girls in Wannune, Tarka, Nigeria. Minerva Pediatrica, 63(6): 467-471.

Shaw, B.S., Shaw, I. & Goon, D.T. (2011). Resistance training and blood lipid regulation: A review of the evidence. Medicina Dello Sport, 64 (4): 511-521

Amusa, L.O., Goon, D.T., Akinyemi, O. & Toriola, A.L. (2011). Gender difference in anthropometric variability of South African rural children. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 17(4:1): 720-728.

Nambaka, J.E., Kamau, J., Amusa, L.O., Goon, D.T. & Mwisukha, A. (2011). Measures for enhancing the participation in physical exercises by the elderly in Eldoret West District, Kenya. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 17(4:2): 805-812.

Edignton, C. R, Chin, Ming-Kai, Amusa, L.O. & Toriola, A.L. (2012). Health and Physical Education: A New Global Statement of Consensus; Perspectives from South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 18(2), 434-441.

Amusa, L.O. & Toriola, A.L. (2012). Professionalisation Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 18(3), 628-642.

Amusa, L.O., Toriola, A.L. & Goon, D.T. (2012). Youth, Physical activity and leisure education: Need for a paradigm shift. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 18(4:2), 935-959.

Rintangu, E.G., Mwisukha, A. & Amusa, L.O. (2012). Socio-demographic correlates of alcohol consumption among university athletes. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 18(4:2), 939-954.

Gouthon, P., Falola, J.M., Falolo, S.M., M.M. Lawaning., Agboton, H.A., Tonou, B.A., Amusa, L.O. & Toriola, A.L. (2012). Non-hemodynamic predictors of blood pressure in recreational sports practitioners in Cotonou, Benin Republic. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 18(1), 98-110.

Mohlala, M., Monyeki, M.A., Strydom, G.L. & Amusa, L.O. (2012). Leisure-time physical activity and some health parameters status among executive employees in selected African countries. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 24(3), 98-99.

Fouries, M., Gilden huys, G.M., Shaw, I., Shaw, B.S., Toriola, A.L. & Goon, D.T. (2012). Effects of a Pilates programme on muscular strength and endurance in elderly woman. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 18(2), 296-304.

Goon, D.T., Toriola, A.L. & Shaw, B.S. (2012). Using receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve analysis in detecting excess adiposity in 9-13 year old South African children. West Indian Medical Journal, 61(7), 670-673.

Toriola, A.L., Moselakogomo, V.K., Shaw, B.S., Goon, D.T. & Akinyemi, O. (2012). Aerobic fitness of South African school children. Medicine Dello Sport, 65(4), 459-471.

Goon, D.T. (2012). Are rural South African children abdominally obese? Journal of obesity and weight loss Therapy, 2(9), 35 http://dx.doc.org//.4172/2165-7904.SI.002.

Goon, D.T. Toriola, A.L, & Akusu S.W. (2012). Diurnal variation in stature in Nigerian children. Scientific Research and Essays, 7(4): 437-440.

Makaza, D., Amusa, L.O., Goon, D.T., Tapera, E.M. & Gundani, M.P. (2012). Body composition and somatotype profile of male Zimbabwean junior soccer players. Medicina Dello Sport, 65(1): 63-74.

Goon, D.T., Toriola, A.L. & Shaw, B.S. (2012). Stature and body mass of Nigerian children aged 9-12 years. Minerva Pediatrica, 64(3): 325-331.

Toriola, A.L., Moselakgomo, V.K., Shaw, B.S., & Goon, D.T. (2012). Prevalence of overweight, obesity and underweight in rural black African children. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 25(2): 57-61.

Abaver, D.T., Nwobegahay, J.M., Goon, D.T., Iweriebor, B.C. & LB Khoza (2012). Enteric parasitic infections in HIV-infected patients with low CD4 counts in Toto, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 28(4): 630-633.

Makaza, D., Amusa, L.O., Goon, D.T., Gundani, M.P. & Mugandani, S.C. (2012). Physical and physiological characteristics of male Zimbabwean league basketball players. Medicina Dello Sport, 65(2): 199-210.

Partnerships, Linkages and International Relations
(i) Research collaborations with:
• Kenyatta University, Department of sport Science and recreation Management.
• University of Nairobi, Department of Physical Education (Two publications have emerged from the collaboration)
• North-West University , school of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science
- Joint supervision of Masters Dissertation and PhD Thesis/staff development
- Joint research and presentation at conferences
- Teaching assistantship
• Tshwane University of Technology, Department of Sport, Rehabilitation and Dental Sciences:
- Joint research collaboration
- Teaching assistantship
- External examination
(ii) Partnerships and Linkages with:
• The SANDF
- Regarding sites for training student biokineticists
- Availability of clinical health facilities
- Practical training of students/supervision and guidance
- Access to the lecturers of the institution
- Issues of indemnity
The MoA/MoU is at the final stage
• The University of Ibadan, Nigeria, regarding:
- Research (including co-supervision of postgraduate studies)
- Student and staff exchange
- Cultural exchange
- Sport
- External examination

The following is a list of staff members in the Centre for Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science:

Designation	Name and Qualification	Contact
Professor	Prof. L.O. Amusa BSc (PHE)(Hons)(Nsukka), MPE (PE & Sport Managementt)(Springfield College), Ed.M. (Exs Physiology)(Culumbia), DPE (Exs Physiology) (Springfield College), PFSC, APFSC, FNASSM	Tel. 015 962 8076 Email: loamusa@univen.ac.za
Senior Lecturer	Dr D.T. Goon B.Sc.(Ed.) (Bayero University Kano), M.Tech (Exercise and Sport Technology), D.Tech(Clinical Technology) (Tshwane University of Technology)	Tel. 015 9628657 Email: daniel.goon@univen.ac.za
Junior Lecturer	Mr M.E. Mamabolo BA (Hons) in Kinesiology and Physical Education University of Limpopo	Tel. 015 9628660 Email. medupi.mamabolo@univen.ac.za
Junior Lecturer	Ms M. Mohlala BSc Biokinetics (Univen)	Tel. 015 9628150 Email: meriam.mohlala@univen.ac.za
Junior Lecturer	Mr K. Lekgothoane BSc (Recreation & Leisure Studies) (Univen)	Tel. 015 9628660 Khuts.lekgothoane@univen.ac.za
Junior Lecturer	Ms K. Matshovhana BSc ( Recreation and Leisure Studies) (Univen)	Tel. 015 9628150 Email: khuliso.matshovhana@univen.ac.za
Junior Lecturer	Mr N.P. Mugwedi BSc (Recreation and Leisure Studies) (Univen)	Tel. 015 962 8651 Email: Ndiafhi.mugwedi@univen.ac.za
Junior Lecturer	Mr T.C. Muluvhu BSc Biokinetics (Univen)	Tel. 015 9628659 Email: takalani.clearance@univen.ac.za
CONTRACT STAFF MEMBERS
Professor	Prof. G.L. Strydom D.Phil (Biokinetics)	Cell No. 0829026686
Professor	Prof. A.L. Toriola PhD (Exercise Physiology)	Cell No.082 9745836
Part-Time Lecturer	Dr F. C Anyanwu MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery)	Cell No. 0710952820
Part-Time Lecturer	Ms E. Bruwer MSc (Biokinetics)	Cell No. 082 4102027
PART TIME LECTURER
Part-Time Junior Lecturer	Mr M. Sakala BSc Recreation and Leisure Studies (Univen)	Cell No. 0722355908
Part-Time Junior Lecturer	Mr S. Mamatsharaga BSC Recreation and Leisure Studies (Univen)	Cell No. 0729792140
Part-Time Junior Lecturer	Ms Baloyi J.S. BSc Recreation and Leisure Studies (Univen)	Cell No. 0767174883
Part-Time Junior Lecturer	Ms Madzaga T. BSc Biokinetics (Univen)	Cell No. 0835157022