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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.

29/05/2026

Just the SEMLI Biokinetics team doing what they do best 😄💙

Movement, teamwork, good energy, and helping people live unrestricted 🙌

We thought this photo perfectly captured the people behind the sessions, the smiles behind the rehab, and the team that’s always ready to support your wellness journey 💪

28/05/2026

⚽ SPORT SCIENCE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY ⚽

Want to work in high-performance football and gain real-world experience in elite sport? 👀🔥

SEMLI is looking for passionate and motivated Sport Science graduates to join our Football performance environment at the University of Pretoria 💙

You’ll gain experience in:
✔ Athlete monitoring
✔ GPS tracking systems
✔ Performance testing
✔ Strength & conditioning
✔ Match & training support
✔ Applied sport science & research

Work alongside experienced practitioners, coaches, and multidisciplinary teams in a professional high-performance setting 🙌

📅 Applications close: 31 May 2026
🗓 Interviews: 02 June 2026
📧 Send your CV + motivational letter to: [email protected]
🌟 READ MORE HERE = https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ha4UCKbbxC4LnOmlvY_v_nV3vtwzduw5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117620183614010934117&rtpof=true&sd=true

🚨 Please note: This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants do not need to apply again.

Your journey into elite football performance starts here 💥

Faculty of Health Sciences - University of Pretoria
Christa Janse van Rensburg

27/05/2026

📚⚡ TopUp Tuesday is back!

Join us at SEMLI for another continued professional development session led by Dr Carolette Cloete:

🩺 “Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): How do I recognise it in my athlete?”

This interactive CPD-accredited session brings together professionals from:
💪 Sport Science
🏃 Exercise Science
🩺 Physiotherapy
🏥 Sports Medicine

to unpack athlete health, performance, recovery, and interdisciplinary care through case-based discussion and shared learning.

📅 02 June 2026
🕧 12:30 – 13:30
📍 SEMLI Sport Science Unit
🎓 CPD Accredited

A great opportunity to learn, collaborate, and grow alongside professionals passionate about athlete wellbeing 🙌

Christa Janse van Rensburg
Faculty of Health Sciences - University of Pretoria

26/05/2026

Exam season can be mentally demanding — which is why movement matters!

SEMLI is excited to relaunch SweatUP@ SEMLI, offering affordable fitness classes for University of Pretoria students and staff.

Research continues to show that regular exercise can positively impact:
✔ Concentration
✔ Stress management
✔ Energy levels
✔ Memory and cognitive performance

In fact, even 30 minutes of exercise has been shown to support improved memory and mental focus — making SweatUP the perfect study break during exam season.

Led by SEMLI’s Biokinetics team, these sessions are designed to help participants move, reset, and prioritise wellbeing during a busy academic period.

📅 Every Wednesday
🕓 16:00 – 16:45
📍 Uitspan, Sport Campus
💸 R30 per class (card payments only)
Join the WhatsApp group = https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5lvKhUnwI1FwMMj7jwvEN?mode=ems_copy_c

Faculty of Health Sciences - University of Pretoria

22/05/2026

Volunteers Needed for Exercise Research Study

Researchers at the Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI), University of Pretoria, are currently conducting a study exploring how AI-guided, personalised exercise programmes may help individuals stay active for longer.

We are inviting volunteers to participate in a 12-week structured cycling training study designed to identify sustainable and enjoyable training approaches.

Participants will receive:
• A 12-week supervised training programme with SEMLI sport scientists
• Free InBody body composition assessment
• The opportunity to improve fitness while contributing to important research in personalised exercise training.

Eligibility (current study phase):
• Males aged 23–37 years
• Physically inactive (less than 30 minutes of exercise per week in recent months)
• Healthy and non-smoking
• Final eligibility determined through medical screening

Your participation will help advance research on how personalised training approaches can support long-term physical activity.

📲 Scan the QR code in the image to learn more and apply.

20/05/2026

Movement, wellness & good conversations 💙🙌

Our Bio and Sport Science teams recently hosted wellness talks and guided fitness sessions at both Campus Central and House Khutso Residence 🏃‍♀️✨

We chatted about:
🥗 Nutrition for students
😴 Sleep & recovery
💪 Managing stress through movement and exercise

PLUS got students moving with some guided wellness activities 🙌

Loved connecting with students and creating conversations around healthier, more balanced lifestyles 💙

18/05/2026

👀 Thinking about a future career in sport, health or wellness?

SEMLI is offering **Job Shadow Opportunities for High School Learners** 💙

Spend the day experiencing what it’s like working in:
⚽ Sport Science
🏥 Sports Medicine
💪 Biokinetics
🩺 Physiotherapy
🧠 Psychology
🥗 Nutrition
📚 Academia
🩻 Radiology

📅 Job Shadow Dates:
• 6 July 2026
• 25 September 2026

⚠️ Limited spaces available
✔️ First come, first serve basis

📧 To register: [email protected]

Come explore your future in sport, exercise, health and wellness!

14/05/2026

Ready to take the next step in your Sport Science journey?

SEMLI is offering two exciting Sport Science Internship opportunities within:
⚽ Football Programmes
🏉 Women’s Rugby Programmes

Based at the University of Pretoria, SEMLI provides a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary, high-performance sporting environment alongside experienced practitioners, coaches, and support teams.

Successful candidates will gain exposure to:
• Athlete monitoring & profiling
• GPS tracking systems (Catapult & Polar)
• Strength & conditioning support
• Match and training support
• Applied sport science practice
• Research and performance environments

This internship is ideal for graduates who are passionate about athlete development, performance optimisation, and practical sport science application.

📍 University of Pretoria – SEMLI Sport Science Unit
📅 Closing Date: 24 May 2026
🗓 Interviews: 27 May 2026
📧 Apply via: [email protected]

📄 Full position information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CNvQ5VLvkbMobN2xchyr-pAuW1cQXZWp/view?usp=sharing

Submit:
✔ Comprehensive CV
✔ Short motivational letter

This is more than an internship — it’s an opportunity to step into elite sport and build meaningful experience in a research-led, high-performance environment.

13/05/2026

⚡ The physiology of speed.

SEMLI’s Sport Science Unit recently had the privilege of testing some of South Africa’s sprinting elites ahead of the Commonwealth Games in August 🇿🇦

In collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, our multidisciplinary team worked alongside coaches and sport medicine professionals to provide valuable insight and support to these national athletes.

Featuring:
🏃 Udeme Okon
🏃‍♀️ Kayla La Grange
🏃 Lythe Pillay

Proud to play a role in supporting high-performance sport and athlete development at the highest level 🙌

11/05/2026

📍 SARAA Congress 2026 | 7–10 May 2026

Prof Christa Janse van Rensburg participated in the opening plenary session honouring Prof LAN Myers, regarded as the father of Rheumatology in South Africa 💙

Her presentation explored the connection between rheumatology, sports medicine, exercise, recovery, and long-term patient wellbeing, while reflecting on how compassionate, patient-centred care continues to shape modern healthcare.

A powerful reminder that movement, recovery, and health exist on a continuum — and that exercise medicine has an important role to play far beyond sport 🙌

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