SPORTS VISION COURSE 2012

The University of Johannesburg, Academy of Sports Vision, is proud to announce that the program for the Post Graduate Diploma for 2012 has now been finalized. The course will be presented over 3 weekends.

First weekend (6 - 8 April)

Visual requirements in sport
Sports vision correction

Second weekend (27 - 29 July)

Eye protection in sport
Visual performance testing
Visual performance enhancement
Third weekend (2 - 4 November)

How to establish a Sports Vision Practice
High Performance Indicators
Writing of exam and handing in of projects

One must be a qualified optometrist to register for the course. Because of its nature only a limited number of places are available to do the full course. Selection will be done on first come first serve basis. Students will do a written assignment, a practical project and a written examination. The course is ideal for anyone who wants to practice sports vision and is suitable for optometrists who are in full time practice.

The Post Graduate diploma for Sports Vision is SAQA and CHE accredited. The formal qualification will allow you in future to also register with the HPCSA as a sports vision specialist. Will this count for CEU points? The course has been given formal approval for CPD and you will receive 60 points for the full course or 20 points per weekend.

What about fees?

We are still waiting for the university to finalize the exact amounts. The estimated amounts are listed below:

Full course: R10 045-00 (R8530-00 + R1515 non-refundable admin fee)
Registration fee: R4, 865-00

NB!! Registration fees is payable before 29 Feb 2012

Please fax or email your contact details to: Prof. JT Ferreira or Anelia Ludeke @ 011 559 2091 or e-mail us at jferreira@uj.ac.za / aludeke@uj.ac.za. After receiving your full details, we will supply you with the necessary info to apply and register for the course.