​​​​​​​Department of Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine

Preparing the next generation of industry experts

The Department of Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine (DESLM) brings together three specialized divisions, each with a distinct focus area in exercise, sport, and lifestyle medicine. We empower students, staff, and communities through physical activity and lifestyle interventions. Our purpose is to prevent illness, support recovery, and enhance health, wellbeing, and performance from clinical care to performance sport. 

We achieve this through evidence-based education, research, and service, with a strong commitment to inclusive care and excellence.

We merge innovative research, evidence-based practice, and a genuine passion for improving lives through movement and lifestyle interventions. We are dedicated to advancing exercise science and sports medicine, striving to shape healthier communities by integrating cutting-edge education, transformative research, and impactful community programs. We continually push the boundaries of human health and performance by exploring how exercise, sport, and lifestyle medicine can drive positive change across diverse populations

 

Department provides clinical services to the public through is Biokinetics and Kinderkinetics Practices, the Exercise Physiology Lab, ISEM Sport Injury Clinic and social impact initiates within the greater Stellenbosch community.

Contact us
+27 21 808 4915
+27 21 808 4817
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“People at the Heart of Movement for Health, Performance, and Wellbeing”

Our programmes

Sport and Exercise Medicine

Aimed at healthcare professionals, this programme focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing sport-related injuries and illnesses. 

Postgraduate programme offering:

  • MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine

Sport Science

Understand how the body responds to exercise and improve athletic performance by apply scientific principles to enhance training and physical activity programs.

Undergraduate programme offering:

  • BSc in Sport Science

Postgraduate programme offering:

  • BSc Honours in Performance Sport
  • MSc in Sport Science
  • PhD in Sport Science

Movement Science and Exercise Therapy

Combines clinical knowledge and practical skills to help individuals improve their physical condition, manage chronic conditions through exercise, promotiong physical developemnt for all ages through scientifically tailored exercise programmes.

Postgraduate programme offering:

  • BSc Honours in Biokinetics
  • BSc Honours in Kinderkinetics