What is Biokinetics?

Biokinetics’ primary function is to improve physical functioning and health care through exercise as a modality. As a health professional, the aim is to create a better quality of life for people of all ages.

BIO + KINETICS = LIFE + MOVEMENT = LIFE THROUGH MOVEMENT

A Biokineticist is a clinical exercise specialist who:

  • Functions within professional alliance to health and medicine, and is recognised by and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
  • Improves a person’s physical well-being and quality of life through individualised scientific assessment and the prescription of exercise in rehabilitative treatment to prevent or intervene with certain ailments and the enhancement of performance (sport and work).
  • Evaluates & Measures: body posture, body composition, blood pressure, glucose levels, lung function, heart rate, fitness, muscle strength, endurance, power, flexibility and other health screenings.