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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Science in Sport Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
105685  Master of Science in Sport Science 
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Nature Conservation 
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
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
  • The (first) purpose of this qualification is to provide graduate students with an opportunity to refine their research skills in their particular field of specialisation within Human Movement Science.
  • The (second) purpose of the qualification is to increase the skills and knowledge of students in their areas of specialisation.

    Rationale:
  • To provide the South African Community with knowledgeable and competent leaders in the field of sport, physical education and recreation. 
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    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:
  • Honours Degree in Human Movement Science, Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Generic/Critical Cross Field Outcomes.

    Qualifiers will:
  • Make effective decisions based on critical thinking and problem solving.
  • Manage themselves effectively.
  • Collect, analyse and interpret research data effectively.
  • Communicate research findings effectively.
  • Use scientific knowledge and competence attained to enhance the quality of life of the community.

    General Outcomes.

    The qualifiers will:
  • Reflect on and examine a variety of strategies to learn and gain more knowledge.
  • Be aware of cultural diversity within different social contexts.
  • Develop a professional path and entrepreneurial skills.

    Specific Outcomes.
  • Qualifiers in the Degree of Master of Human Movement Science must present a thesis in their field of specialisation. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Qualifiers will present a thesis in a field of specialisation such as sport and exercise physiology, sport psychology, sport sociology, motor learning, sport history, kinanthropometry, physical education, recreation, sport management, adapted sport and physical education and dance, in which:
  • Current international standards for research and scholarship in the principal area of inquiry on Master`s Degree level is satisfied.
  • The research strategy is fully specified and the research findings are appropriately presented and evaluated.
  • The central argument and its relations with current and earlier academic theory are clearly set out.
  • Appropriate primary and secondary sources to acquire information are used.
  • Intellectual independence and analytical skills in developing systematic arguments are demonstrated.
  • The weight of various kinds of evidence for claims and theories in the field of Human Movement Science are assessed.
  • Conclusions are justified by means of appropriate argument or evidence.
  • Appropriate solutions to Human Movement Science problems are arrived at by drawing on relevant evidence and theory.
  • The researcher demonstrates the ability to participate in, and contribute to, debate in a relevant area of Human Movement Science.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Qualifiers have to successfully complete and defend a thesis on research in their area of specialisation. This thesis integrates the assessment of learning and experience related to the generic and specific outcomes of the programme. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science. 
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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.