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About Biokinetics
What is a Biokineticist?
A Biokineticist is a specialised exercise therapist that functions in professional alliance to health and medicine.
A Biokineticist is a clinical exercise specialist who:
- Is recognised and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
- Evaluates and measures: body posture, body composition, blood pressure, glucose levels, lung function and heart rate.
- Evaluates and tests: muscle strength, endurance, power and flexibility.
- Promotes the health and well-being of individuals through individualised scientific assessment and prescription of exercise through rehabilitation treatment and prescription to prevent and/or intervene with certain ailments and to enhance performance in sport and daily life.
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