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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Sports Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
115114  Bachelor of Sports Science 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First 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  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered-data under construction" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2021-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2022-06-30   2027-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science is to provide a grounding in knowledge of the Human Movement Science, with specific emphasis on the application in the area of Sports Sciences. This will result in competencies and attitudes to practise Sports Sciences, pursue further intellectual development, and contribute to society. It is envisaged that this qualification will provide South Africa with sufficient numbers of Sports Sciences professionals, with a clear and growing understanding of the science of sports and, in order to ensure professional practice in the sports industry. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution has policies and systems to admit prospective learners who do not meet the formal or statutory requirements for entrance, but who demonstrate that they possess the appropriate knowledge and skills required for admission to a specific qualification. In this regard, the institution supports the principle of RPL as a mechanism for providing prospective learners with status, the opportunity to enrol for a specific qualification (if the circumstances warrant it). The institution controls these processes. The institution implements RPL and CAT where learners transfer from one academic institution to another, to the extent that learners can receive credits for modules passed to a maximum acceptable of the qualification, as allowed by the HEQSF.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.
    Or
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies.
    Or
  • National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Integrate knowledge of the central areas of sports sciences, related disciplines or practices, including an understanding of and the ability to apply and evaluate the key terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories of sports sciences, its discipline or practice; and detailed knowledge of its specialisation and how that knowledge relates to other fields, disciplines or practices.
    2. Evaluate types of knowledge and explanations typical within sports sciences.
    3. Understand a range of methods of enquiry the field, discipline or practice of sports sciences, and their suitability to specific investigations; and the ability to select and apply a range of methods to resolve problems or introduce change within a practice.
    4. Identify, analyse, evaluate, critically reflect on and address complex problems, applying evidence-based solutions and theory-driven arguments.
    5. Take decisions and act ethically and professionally, and the ability to justify those decisions and actions drawing on appropriate ethical values and approaches within a supported environment.
    6. Develop appropriate processes of information gathering for a given context or use; and the ability to independently validate the sources of information and evaluate and manage the information.
    7. Develop and communicate his or her ideas and opinions in well-formed arguments, using appropriate academic, professional, or occupational discourse.
    8. Manage processes in unfamiliar and variable contexts, recognising that problem solving is context and system bound, and does not occur in isolation.
    9. Identify, evaluate and address his or her learning needs in a self-directed manner, and to facilitate collaborative learning processes.
    10. Take full responsibility for his or her work, decision-making and use of resources, and limited accountability for the decisions and actions of others in varied or ill-defined contexts. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
    The learner needs to complete practical assignments that require the application of their total knowledge base - applied competence - with all modules contributing to a well-rounded, balanced and well-informed entry-level professional. A portfolio completed throughout the qualification is a visual tool to illustrate their professional and personal growth over the periods and to enhance their reflective competence as an emerging professional. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. The Norwegian School of Sports Sciences proposed qualification compares favourably with the South African qualification. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Appropriate Bachelor, Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Sport Science Honours (Biokinetics), Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sport and Recreation Management. 
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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 


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