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SEMLI

We all have something that holds us back. At SEMLI, we have everything you need to live life the way you want to.

Whether it’s uncertainty, pain, fear, a lack of knowledge or resources, there’s that thing that can stop us from taking the next step.

25/10/2025

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to refocus on you.

At the Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI), we go beyond high-performance sport, we’re about lifelong wellness. Our team of professionals helps clients from all walks of life build healthier, stronger, and more balanced lifestyles.

Through our interdisciplinary units — Sport & Exercise Medicine, Physiotherapy, Biokinetics, Sport Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Sport and Counselling Psychology — we support every aspect of your physical and mental wellbeing.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, looking to improve your performance, or simply wanting to move and feel better, SEMLI is here to help you live life unrestricted.

📅 Book your check-up or consultation today — because wellness is for everyone.

24/10/2025

🎓 TopUp Tuesday: Adaptive Athletes, Adaptive Care

We’re excited to announce our next TopUp Tuesday session, happening on 28 October 2025 at the SEMLI Sport Science Lab.

Join Dr Carolette Cloete as we explore the evolving landscape of adaptive sports, and how personalised, multidisciplinary care can empower athletes to reach their full potential.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025
🕧 Time: 12:30 – 13:30
📍 Venue: SEMLI Sport Science Lab

Join Dr Carolette Cloete as we explore the evolving landscape of adaptive sports and how personalised, multidisciplinary care can empower athletes to reach their full potential.

16/10/2025

🎓 Predicting Exercise Efficiency with Artificial Intelligence
📢 Call for Expressions of Interest – MSc (Sport Science)

Are you passionate about exercise physiology and artificial intelligence?

The Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI) at the University of Pretoria is inviting all expressions of interest for an innovative Master’s research project exploring how AI can predict key markers of exercise efficiency from physiological and biomechanical data.
Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in advanced exercise testing, longitudinal data collection, and the application of AI tools to real-world sport science challenges.

🔍 Requirements:
• Honours in Exercise Science (or related field) by December 2025
• Strong academic record and research background
• Passion for technology, sport performance, and innovation

📅 Proposed start: January 2026
📍 Location: SEMLI, University of Pretoria (Hillcrest Campus)
💬 Contact: Dr Jill Borresen – Jill.Borresen@up.ac.za

Join SEMLI’s multidisciplinary team and be part of research that merges human performance with cutting-edge technology.

13/10/2025

📢 It’s almost time for our next Top-Up Tuesday — hosted once a month at SEMLI!

💡 This month’s session: Highlighting the Power of Collaboration Between Sports Medicine and Radiology

Join us as we dive into a fascinating case study by Dr Naidoo, where a patient presented clinically with no symptoms, yet imaging revealed a knee-related issue.

This session demonstrates how collaboration between sports medicine and radiology can elevate diagnostic precision and ensure that even the unseen doesn’t go unnoticed.

📅 Date: 14 October 2025
🕧 Time: 12:30 – 13:30
📍 Venue: SEMLI Sport Science Lab
🎓 CPD accredited (1 CPD point)

Don’t miss the chance to explore how interdisciplinary teamwork enhances patient outcomes and drives better clinical decision-making.

09/10/2025

🌍 SEMLI at the World Bank!

Our team recently had the privilege of visiting the World Bank, where we received a warm welcome from staff eager to learn more about SEMLI’s world-class services in sport, exercise medicine, and lifestyle health.

It’s always inspiring to connect with individuals and organisations who share our passion for wellness, performance, and holistic health. 💪✨

08/10/2025

🏅 Congratulations to our top performers!

At the Faculty of Health Sciences Research Day, the SEMLI team hosted a range of fun and insightful testing activities, from cognitive challenges to physical performance tests.

✨ The standout participants walked away with SEMLI goodie bags for their top scores!

Keep moving, thinking, and living unrestricted — because every step towards wellness counts. 💪

02/10/2025

🔥 2-for-1 Special!

SweatUP @ SEMLI has officially begun and we’re celebrating with an unbeatable deal, bring a friend & only pay for ONE pass 🙌

💪 Affordable, fitness for all UP students.
📍 Grass field near House TAU, Hillcrest Campus
🗓️ Every Tuesday & Friday
⏰ 16:00 – 16:45
💳 R30 per class (card only)

Break a sweat, move your body, and feel better, together. 💥

👉 Join the WhatsApp group for details & updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5lvKhUnwI1FwMMj7jwvEN?mode=ems_copy_c

30/09/2025

✨ to when the Spar Proteas Netball Team joined us at SEMLI last week!

Our Biokinetics team had the privilege of conducting Resting ECG assessments with the players — showcasing SEMLI’s role in supporting athlete health, performance, and well-being.

📸 Featured in the photo: Khanyisa Chawane, Rolene Streutker, Shadine van der Merwe, Prof. Christa Janse van Rensburg (Director of SEMLI), Ms Micaela Groenewald (Biokineticist), and Ms Kerri Fouracres (Receptionist).

25/09/2025

💪 to when the world’s strongest man, Rayno Nel, visited SEMLI to do testing with our Biokinetics team.

It’s always an honour to welcome athletes of all levels into our facilities, from students to world champions.

23/09/2025

to an energising morning at The Scrub Run! 🏃‍♀️✨

SEMLI showed up in full force with Prof. Christa Janse van Rensburg and our physio, Natasha Schmidt, proudly representing the team alongside Prof. Priya Soma-Pillay, Acting Dean: Stakeholder Relations.

It was a morning of movement, connection, and celebrating health — values at the heart of everything we do at SEMLI. 💙

19/09/2025

🔥 SweatUP @ SEMLI is launching soon! 🔥

Affordable, fun, professional-led fitness classes for UP students and staff.

📅 Every Tuesday & Friday
🕓 16:00 – 16:45
💸 Only R30 per class (card payments only)
📍 Hillcrest Campus (exact venue still to be confirmed — join the WhatsApp group for updates!)

Led by our Biokinetics team, these sessions are designed to get you moving, feeling good, and living life unrestricted.

👉 Don’t miss out! Join the WhatsApp group via the link in our bio.

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University of Pretoria
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17/09/2025

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