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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
102457  Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 07 - Human and Social Studies  General Social Science 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 10  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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
Qualifying learners would display applied competence in research methodology, and the proper written communication in the research process and findings. The learner should be able to reflect on his/her research decisions and applications to access the effect thereof in the holistic context of research in the sport industry.

Rationale:
The rationale of this qualification is to offer a national or international learner with a relevant Master Degree who comply with the entry requirements the opportunity to complete this qualification within the African Olympic Centre to be established in the one of the institutions in South Africa. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution accepts Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as an integral part of the academic qualification and as an initiative to support transformation of the education and training system in South Africa. It is acknowledged that all learning has value and the institution accepts the challenge to assess prior learning and award credit that is aligned to University programmes to promote lifelong learning.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is the:
  • Master of Arts in Human Movement Science National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 9. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory module at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 10 totalling at 360 Credits.
    Compulsory Module, Level 10, 360 Credits:
  • Research Thesis, 360 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1.Show evidence of independent and original scientific work.
    2.Contribute to knowledge of and insight into the subject discipline as well as the field of research.
    3.Display applied competence in research methodology, and the proper written communication in the research process and findings.
    4.Reflect on research decisions and applications through the presentation of the research at seminars, conferences as well as well as publications in accredited journals to access the effect thereof in the holistic context of research in the sport industry. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Apply flexible, independent thinking processes, displaying an openness for new ideas.
  • Conduct fundamental research of an original nature in the Sport Science field/discipline; thereby making a contribution to knowledge and/or insight in the field/discipline.
  • Identify, assess, formulate and solve problems scientifically.
  • Demonstrate a fundamental scientific, critical research and service-orientated attitude; scientific and academic values, like objectivity, structure, reliability, validity, accuracy, coherence, logic and ethical obedience.
  • Communicate in a structured manner, including written and oral presentations, as well as the facilitation of scientific discussions.
  • Generate well-founded ideas, which should then be structured, articulated and communicated to informed members of society.
  • Integrate technology responsibly during the problem solving process.
  • Collect, disseminate and interpret relevant data and information, as and when needed by individuals/organisation in the Sport Science field/discipline, as well as in society in general.
  • Construct a well-founded knowledge framework within the field of research, but particularly with regards to the Sport Science field/discipline.
  • Advanced scientific research, specifically in the Sport Science field/discipline, while functioning successfully within a team, which could be of an interdisciplinary nature.

    Integrated Assessment:
    A research thesis will be submitted as proof of applied competence and successful completion of this qualification. The feedback from the supervisor will therefore be regarded as formative assessment. The final acceptance of the thesis will be regarded as summative assessment. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    There are similar international qualifications, but individual institutions have unique offerings which may/may not articulate with this qualification entirely. There is undoubtedly synergy in courses with variations ranging from slight to extreme synergy-depending on the institution. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for horizontal articulation options:
    Horizontal articulation:
  • Doctoral of Philosophy in Sport Science, Level 10. 
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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: 
     
    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.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.