Movement Science and Exercise Therapy

29/10/2025

So proud of Prof Africa and all she has achieved 🔥

Stellenbosch University’s SUNRISE programme supports mid-career academics with mentorship, resources, and opportunities to advance their careers.

💡 As part of the campaign, explore the profiles of current SUNRISE fellows and meet the inspiring scholars shaping the future of research and leadership at Stellenbosch University.

𝓜𝓮𝓮𝓽 𝓔𝓲𝓵𝓮𝓮𝓷 𝓐𝓯𝓻𝓲𝓬𝓪

29/10/2025

🎉 Congratulations .sey! 🎉

You are the Move Well Expo Social Media Competition Winner! 🏆

Enjoy a Luxury Winelands One-Night Package for Two at the beautiful Devonvale Golf and Wine Estate 🍷⛳️

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Move Well Expo and helped make it such a success, your enthusiasm and love for movement truly inspire us! 💪💛

We’ll be in contact soon with the details of your prize. ✉️

28/10/2025

Wishing all our Honours students the very best for your exams 💫

This is it 🔥 the final push after a year of dedication, growth, and resilience. We are so incredibly proud of each and every one of you and for how far you’ve come, for how much you’ve given, and for the heart you’ve poured into this journey.

You’ve faced challenges, balanced countless responsibilities, and still showed up with determination and grace. This last stretch is not just about exams it’s a celebration of everything you’ve become along the way. 💛

Go give it your all you’ve already made us so proud. The finish line is right there… you’ve got this! 🌟

13/10/2025

MOVE WELL EXPO

Join us for a day dedicated to movement, health, and innovation! 💪🏽

Hosted by the Department of Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine, the brings together experts, students, and community members to explore how movement can transform lives.

🗓 22 October 2025
🕙 10:00 – 15:00
📍 BMRI 1004, Tygerberg Campus

Expect:
🎤 A keynote by Prof Eugene Cloete
💡 Cutting-edge research & innovation
🌍 Social impact initiatives
💬 Networking with professionals
🩺 Free health screenings
🎁 Stand a chance to win prizes!

RSVP now — scan the QR code in the post or email ljantjies@sun.ac.za.

Let’s celebrate the science and joy of moving well! 🙌

20/08/2025

Successful day at the 69th Annual Academic Day 👏🏽

Congratulations to all our presenters including:
🏃🏾‍♀️ Prof Karen Welman (Executive Head of the Department of Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine) on her state of the art lecture titled “Sport Is Not Medicine?” that highlighted exercise is medicine and that sport is a vehicle to make exercise enjoyable 🤸🏾‍♀️
🏃🏾‍♀️ Prof Eileen Africa on chairing the Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine Track
🏃🏾‍♀️ Masters in Kinderkinetics students on their poster presentations 💃
🏃🏾‍♀️ Honours in Biokinetics students on their poster presentations 🤸🏾‍♀️

Such a wonderful day of research 💡