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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Certificate: Sport Sciences

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
1329	National Certificate: Sport Sciences
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Certificate	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Sport
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 1337/01	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2010-06-30

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

A qualified learner at his level is able to safely perform and instruct basic resistance and sport coaching techniques and selected sport specific administration, marketing, supervisory and coaching duties efficiently under supervision, at the entrance level of sport, in the sport and physical recreation industry. This forms the generic level as entrance to various programmes from the second year level.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Senior certificate or equivalent (Level 4)

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, and through experiential learning experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Safely apply elementary fitness and coaching techniques and procedures in the sport and recreation industry
2. Coach and officiate at grassroots level
3. Communicate efficiently using different media and modes
4. Perform fundamental business skills

1.1 Demonstrate the safe utilisation of basic resistance equipment in a gymnasium.
1.2 Assist in basic physiological field-testing
1.3 Demonstrate the safe utilisation of basic body fat percentage measurement instruments, procedures and techniques.
1.4 Safely apply basic coaching techniques and procedures in four types of sports at grassroots level.
1.5 Develop a basic programme for general health and fitness.
1.6 Understand the basics of human anatomy.

2.1 Demonstrate the competency to coach and /or officiate in four types of sport, under supervision, at grassroots level.
2.2 Develop a periodised coaching programme for four types of sport at grassroots level.
2.3 Demonstrate a basic understanding of behavioural aspects of sport and physical recreation.

3.1 Demonstrate a basic computer literacy.
3.2 Communicate effectively in a sport and physical recreation environment.

4.1 Demonstrate the ability to use basic problem-solving techniques
4.2 Develop a basic business plan for the establishment of a small business enterprise and/or club.
4.3 Understand the fundamental principles of management.
4.4 Demonstrate the ability to function effectively in a group situation.

Critical Outcomes

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community

Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively

Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by realising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation

Contributing to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

Reflecting and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
Participating as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global communities
Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
Exploring education and career opportunities
Developing entrepreneurial opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1 Theoretical and practical.
* Theoretical evaluation on the mechanistics and safe utilisation of resistance equipment in a gymnasium
* Practical implementation of theories, procedures and systems

1.2 Demonstrate this ability in the field whilst undergoing practical experience and monitored by a supervisor

1.3 Demonstrate the correct technique of body fat percentage measurement and calculation, in a laboratory and on the field, whilst utilising different measurement instruments

1.4 Theoretical and practical
* Demonstrate the ability to plan an effective and safe coaching strategy in the four selected sport types
* Acquiring a Level One certification in First Aid
* Demonstrate this ability in the field whilst undergoing practical experience

1.5 Practical implementation

1.6 Experiential learning through project work and problem-based learning evaluated against the successful completion of projects, assignments and information searches

2.1 Practical
* Acquiring Level One certification from the federation in four sport types
* Evaluation by means of the logbook system implemented for the 200 hours compulsory practical field experience. Evaluation by supervisor (head coach)
2.2 Theoretical and practical
* Theoretical assignment
* Practical implementation
2.3 Theoretical and practical
* Ability to apply knowledge through role-play and problem-solving as demonstrated through individual and group projects
* Demonstrate this ability in the field whilst undergoing practical experience and monitored by supervisor

3.1 Demonstrate this ability by means of the practical assignment (4.2)
3.2 Evaluation by means of the logbook system implemented for the 200 hours compulsory practical field experience Evaluation by supervisor (head coach)

4.1 Theoretical evaluation and group assignment
* Demonstrate the ability to generate new ideas, evaluate these ideas i.t.o. viability and feasibility, using accepted techniques
* Overcoming barriers experienced whilst deciding on the most viable and feasible small business idea

4.2 Group assignment
* Demonstrate the ability to develop a viable and feasible small business idea (4.1) into a potential business venture
* Indicate the competence and ability to design a professional business plan for the potential business venture
4.3 Theoretical and case studies
4.4 Demonstrate ability through contributions in the group assignments

Integrated assessment:

Assessment by means of integrated theoretical examinations at the end of the level, consisting of evaluation on theory and/or case studies. Practical field experience, monitored by means of a log book system, is evaluated and integrated with other practical and theoretical assignments (group and/or individual) assessments, as well as the assessment of theoretical tests throughout the duration of the level, to form a predicate mark.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

National Higher Certificate: Sport and Exercise Technology
National Higher Certificate: Sport Management

MODERATION OPTIONS

As required by Sertec

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

As required by Sertec

NOTES

While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is s
hown in the table above.

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.

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