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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Sport and Exercise Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
104902  Master of Sport and Exercise Science 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Western Cape 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Sport 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  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:
This programme is designed to provide students who wish to pursue advanced independent research in Sport and Exercise Science with the necessary in-depth knowledge and research. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Prior learning may be recognised for access.

Entry Requirements:
Learners in possession of an Honours Degree in Human Movement Studies or Sport Science may enrol for the Degree. In exceptional cases, students who do not have an Honours Degree in Human Movement Studies or Sport Science, but have an Honours Degree in a related discipline, and have professional experience in a Human Movement Studies or Sport Science domain, may enrol for the course. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
N/A 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Graduates should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
1. Interpret, analyse and contextualise research findings in the sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science.
2. Understand and apply the theoretical foundations of the various sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science.
3. Understand and apply the methodological frameworks that are most appropriate to doing research in the various sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science.
4. Develop and present a research proposal independently.
5. Employ critical thinking skills during debates regarding Sport and Exercise Science subject matter.
6. Read and examine professional and academic texts with insight. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
The following Associated Assessment Criteria is assessed in an integrated manner across all the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • A thesis is produced outlining the research done and its conclusions and recommendations.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Assessment of the thesis. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    N/A 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical Articulation:
    The Master's Degree leads to Doctoral research in Sport and Exercise Science or Human Movement Science. 

    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.