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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Technology: Sport and Exercise Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
13878	Master of Technology: Sport and Exercise Technology
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
Master's Degree	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Sport
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	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

The qualifying learner can conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen field, and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a dissertation, which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Professional Degree (B Tech) in Technology: Sport and Exercise Technology or equivalent (Level 7)

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.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation

2. Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly

3. Generating and interpreting data of high integrity

4. Reporting and disseminating the findings of the research

Specified outcomes:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of relevant knowledge in the selected field/area of research.

Demonstrate understanding of the chosen field.

2. Select the appropriate research method for the investigation.

Apply the scientific method correctly in the research process.

3. Apply research tools effectively and correctly in the research process.

4. Report on the findings to an appropriate audience.

Train scientists in research methodology in the specialised field of Sport Sciences.

Critical Outcomes:

dentifying 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, and 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 and
Developing entrepreneurial opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflects familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field

2. Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained, and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research

3. The use of literature surveys/experimentation/correlation/causal analysis is justified fully and correctly in oral presentation and the written record of research

4. The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal

5. The stated hypothesis directs the investigation

6. Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information

7. Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and includes a range of media

Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation, and the production of the dissertation

The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data

The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analyses are valid

Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations clearly

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:

Formative assessment is provided on written and oral assessments. All students are required to submit a detailed research proposal to the Academic Department. Once approved, a supervisor will be appointed to guide the student through the research project. Internal (Technikon) and external (Industry) assessors, as stipulated in policy, appointed will do assessment.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

D Tech/Doctorate Degree in Technology: Sport and Exercise Technology or in related fields

MODERATION OPTIONS

As required by Sertec

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

As required by Sertec

Assessors should:
Be in the possession of relevant research qualification in Sport Sciences
Have relevant experience in the Sport Industry
Be familiar with the technikon educational system

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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