School of Human Movement Sciences

18/07/2025

https://youtu.be/RqBkuLXbpKM?si=JISF7S8xPGRX-Dvc

The NWU Mahikeng Campus celebrated a major milestone in Biokinetics with the official opening of its new Biokinetics Laboratory. The event was graced by the ...

12/06/2025

https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-finds-footing-pro-football-durban-city-fcs-conditioning-coach

A former NWU Soccer Institute player, Michael Radebe has made the transition from the pitch to the training room, now serving as strength and conditioning coach at Durban City Football Club. The club was recently promoted to the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL). “Studying sport science at...

09/06/2025

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of a previous School Director, Prof Wynand Putter on Saturday at 17:30 after a long illness. Our thoughts and prayers for his wife, children and grandchildren in this difficult time.

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09/06/2025

Our congratulations to Dr Yolanda Stevens and Dr Alretha Du Plessis who have both been promoted to senior lecturers. The School is very proud of you, and you truly deserve it.

13/05/2025

🎉 A Historic Day for Biokinetics at the NWU - North-West University ! 🎉

The NWU School of Human Movement Sciences (HMS), in collaboration with the NWU Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP), recently had the honour of welcoming the founding father of Biokinetics, Prof Gert Strydom, to officially open the brand-new Biokinetics Laboratory. 💪

Prof Strydom shared inspiring stories from his career, including the 16-year journey to have Biokinetics formally recognised in South Africa. He addressed a packed audience of staff, students, special guests, and family – and was warmly welcomed with a guard of honour by current HMS students. 📸

Prof. Strydom was formally welcomed by the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Prof. Awie Kotze, while Prof. Hans de Ridder, Director of the School of Human Movement Sciences, provided an official introduction to the audience. Words of thanks were delivered by Natasha Deley, President of the Biokinetics Association of South Africa (BASA), and Major General Hennie Grobler, a former student and former Deputy Surgeon General. Additional acknowledgments were shared by Dr. Tamin Veldsman, NWU Biokinetics Programme Leader; Prof. Andries Monyeki, Director of PhASRec; and Amie Gibson, a fourth-year Biokinetics student.

Prof Strydom was deeply moved to see the impact of his vision: over 3,000 registered Biokineticists in South Africa, programs at 11 universities nationwide, and professionals now practising in 10 countries across the globe — from Germany to Zimbabwe, and even in the USA! 🌍

The CHHP is proud to be one of the accredited facilities where Biokinetics interns gain hands-on experience, helping clients with everything from health promotion to injury rehabilitation.

Prof Strydom was also highly impressed with NWU’s state-of-the-art facilities — a proud moment for all involved. Truly, a day to remember! 🙌

07/03/2025

A heartfelt word of congratulations once again to the recipients of the Faculty Teaching Awards who received their certificates today at a prestigious event of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

1. Dr. Clement Gambelli
2. Dr. Samantha Kahts-Kramer
3. Dr. Tamrin Veldsman

Congratulations and we are very proud of you!

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22/11/2024

Congratulations to the following who received Excellence awards:

Lifetime Achievement Award:
# Prof Anita Pienaar

Team Teaching Award:
# Dr Christo Bisschoff

Faculty Teaching Awards:
# Dr Clement Gambelli
# Dr Samantha Kahts-Kramer
# Dr Tamrin Veldsman

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22/11/2024

Congratulations to Dr Clément Gambelli who is an invited speaker at the 3rd International Conference on Innovation and Technology & the 10th Asian Society of Sports Biomechanics Conference in Malaysia That takes place 13-15 December 2025 in Malaysia

Clément, this is the first of many as an Invited Speaker.

11/11/2024

Our heartfelt congratulations to 3 of our colleagues who have been been honored with Faculty Teaching Awards

Dr. Tamrin Veldsman - Biokinetics.
Dr. Clement Gambelli - Sport Science
Dr. Samantha Kahts-Kramer - HMS/Coaching Science

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17/09/2024

We are privileged to introduce Dr Pathokuhle Zondi, Keynote Speaker at the Spring Sport Science Summit 2024, together with School Director, Prof Hans De Ridder and PhASRec Director, Prof Andries Monyeki

29/08/2024

https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-awarded-international-presidents-award

Prof Hans de Ridder, director of the School of Human Movement Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), was recently acknowledged with the President’s award at the biannual International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) conference on 7 August in London, England. This award...

08/08/2024

A huge congratulations to Prof Hans, who became only the 2nd person in the history of ISAK to receive the President's Award!