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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Higher Certificate: Officiating and Coaching Science

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
14101	National Higher Certificate: Officiating and Coaching Science
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 Higher Certificate	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Sport
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	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 this level can safely apply basic coaching techniques aimed at improving of technical skills in sport and coaching, apply the principle of periodisation, understand the basic dynamics of motor skill acquisition and motor development as well as the role of sport psychology in athletic performance. With these skills the learner will be able to increase coaching effectiveness through scientific programming to ensure optimal performance and player development through the different stages of a career in sport.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

National Certificate: Sport and Exercise Technology, National Certificate: Sport Management or equivalent (Level 5)+Certificate: Sport Sciences

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided satisfactory evidence that the stated competencies of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, have been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider`s learning programme, or through experiental learning experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1 Safely apply selected sport-specific coaching techniques based on sound scientific principles
2 Apply coaching techniques and strategies up to junior high school and junior club level

Specific Outcomes:

1.1 Design and apply specific seasonal sport-specific coaching programmes
1.2 Display a basic understanding of the:

* Psychology of human movement
* Psychological aspects of athletic performance
* Dynamics of motor skill acquisition and
* Biomechanics of the athlete

2.1 Demonstrate the competency to independently coach/officiate in two types of sport up to junior high school and junior club level

2.2 Apply a periodised coaching programme for two types of sport up to junior high school and junior club level

2.3 Demonstrate an understanding of behavioural and ethical aspects of sport coaching

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
* Demonstrate problem exploration and the drafting of an action plan to address specific coaching problems through individual and group assignments
* Practical implementation of coaching programmes in the sport and fitness industry
1.2 Demonstrate the ability to design a sport-specific coaching programme with the integration of personal, technical and psychological factors

2.1 Practical evaluation by means of the logbook system during the 300 hours compulsory practical field experience in two types of sport, as well as spot evaluations by course leader and/or senior coaches
2.2 Theoretical and practical
* Ability to apply theories in an assignment
* Ability to apply the programmes successfully in the field during practical exposure
2.3 Theoretical and practical
* Understand and applying theories theoretically
* Monitored whilst applying these skills in the field (by the course leader and/or senior coach)

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

First Degree: Officiating and Coaching Science

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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