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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Human Movement Science Honours in Coaching Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
100821  Bachelor of Human Movement Science Honours in Coaching Science 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Promotive Health and Developmental Services 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
87050  Bachelor of Arts Honours: Human Movement Science  Level 7  NQF Level 08  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of qualification is to equip students with advanced and specialized knowledge of Coaching Science and Game Analysis together with the accompanying skills, competencies and attitudes. Specifically, these translate to equipping sport coaches with the skills and knowledge that they need to coach and manage sport participants effectively. Successful learners will be absorbed in the sport coaching field from beginner to pre-elite level.
The qualification provides a multidisciplinary, theoretical understanding of sport coaching and aims at presenting knowledge, applied knowledge and skills for the successful development of athletes in the school, club, and provincial sectors.
The qualification is redesigned to reflect the purpose, outcome and curricula consistent with a Higher Education Sub-FrameWork (HESQF) Honours (Level 8) and is structured around core theoretical areas and includes research into Coaching Science.

Rationale:
The learning qualification addresses the need for training in respect of specialist knowledge and skills in the field of coaching science, and for an in-depth understanding of the implications for athletes and coaches in both rural and urban areas, in order to provide South Africa with sufficient numbers of graduates in Coaching Science (sport coaching and game analysis) with a clear and growing understanding of the place of Human Movement Science in the sport coaching industry, who will be able to function optimally within the South Africa (SA) coaching framework.
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) have developed and are in the process of implementing a South African coaching framework which is aligned with the global coaching framework.
The qualification will produce graduates who will be appropriately educated to function optimally within the SA coaching framework. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
  • RPL will be considered according to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) RPL Policy.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum requirement for admission is:
  • Bachelor's Degree with Human Movement Science. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory module at Level 8 totaling 127 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 127 Credits:
  • Applied Statistics, 6 Credits.
  • Research Methodology, 5 Credits.
  • Research Methodology, 3 Credits.
  • Research Methodology, 3 Credits.
  • Treatise, 30 Credits.
  • Coaching Science, 30 Credits.
  • Game Analysis, 30 Credits.
  • Human Movement.
  • Science Practice, 20 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. In-depth knowledge of contemporary theories, concepts and methods in the fields of Coaching Science and Game Analysis, and the competence to apply such knowledge and methods to sport coaching and game analysis problems and situations with full cognisance of the social, ethical and environmental implications of decisions, actions and recommendations.
    2. Engagement in independent learning and research activities by conducting relevant research on a selected coaching science-related topic while adhering to appropriate research principles and protocol and applying appropriate research methods and analytical techniques.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse and solve unfamiliar problems in selected specialised fields of coaching science by applying human movement science knowledge, techniques and processes, and critically cross examining and evaluating multiple sources of knowledge. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Application of contemporary theories, concepts and methods within the sub-components of coaching science to sport coaching and game analysis.
  • Analysis and critical evaluation of key performance indicators in order to align them with the specific sport team strategy to develop athletes and improve team performance.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Identify and formulate a pertinent sport coaching-related research problem, question or issue related to sport science or game analysis, and independent research is conducted by applying appropriate research protocols, methods and analytical techniques, including.
  • Demonstrate a literature search that contextualise and frames the research problem, question or issue and outline the area of investigation theoretical framework for the research design and the identification, motivation and description of the most suitable method(s) of investigation
  • Collect, analyse, the processing and interpreting of relevant date by making use of appropriate data collection techniques, analytical tools and the appropriate software, the aim being to determine the impact of single deterministic and multiple deterministic variables on dependent variables.
  • Prepare and present a research report with well-formulated findings, conclusions and recommendations, in the form of an academic treatise, meeting academic and scientific discourse and style conventions.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Demonstrate level-appropriate competence by identifying, contextualising, analysing and addressing typical challenges faced regularly by sport coaches in the identified areas, applying knowledge of relevant theories, principles, concepts, practices and techniques.
  • Evaluate options, strategies proposed and well-motivated recommendations are made and communicated.
  • Critical awareness is shown by identifying and debating various schools of thought that result in different perspectives and approaches in dealing with typical coaching issues, such as diverse inter-personal relationships and unethical behaviours by athletes.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The research project is used for Integrated Assessment. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The design and content covered in the qualification is consistent with similar qualifications offered internationally. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification articulates vertically:
  • A Master degree at NQF level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Nelson Mandela University 


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