FMHS Sport Science
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Division of Spo​​rt Scien​​​ce

​​Vision and missio​​​​n


VISION

To be an internationally recognized leader of sport research, particularly in and for Africa, advancing human performance and health through innovative research, education, and practical applications in sport and exercise science. We aim to empower athletes, professionals, and communities to achieve their best potential by driving excellence in athletic performance, health promotion, and community engagement. Through this, we contribute to the improvement of sports performance, mental and physical health, and well-being across diverse populations on both local and global stages.


MISSION

The Division of Sport Science is committed to:

  • Enhancing sport performance, as well as promoting physical and mental health, through cutting-edge research and evidence-based scientific methodologies.
  • Integrating biomechanics, physiology, exercise science, sport history, psychology, sports coaching, and performance analysis to optimise human performance and reduce injury risk while fostering overall well-being.
  • Delivering graduates who excel in the workplace as thought-provoking leaders in the sport, health promotion, and exercise science sectors.
  • Empowering students - the future generation of professionals - by fostering a learning environment that promotes innovation, critical thinking, collaboration, and the translation of theory into practice.
  • Creating translational research that benefits broader communities by improving participation in sport, enhancing health, and improving quality of life.​