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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Biokinetics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
14716	Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Biokinetics
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Rehabilitative Health/Services
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	160	Level 7	NQF Level 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2013-06-30

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
73759	Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Biokinetics	Level 7	NQF Level 08	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with applied competence in the analysis, interpretation, and application of Biokinetic principles in the fitness and health industry. The learner should be able to take strategic decisions in the context of Biokinetics, and to assess any internal or external decision impacting on
applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of Biokinetics as practice.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to read, analyse and reflect on study material and relevant literature on a graduate level (NQF level 6). Learners should be able to communicate effectively using academic Afrikaans/English in written or oral form. Learners should be able to manage their own study programme and time effectively. Learners must have acquired applied competence in Biokinetics and be able to take strategic decisions in a Biokinetic context.

Access will be provided to a learner who is in possession of a B. Com (Sport Management) degree or any related qualification with a programme specific minimum level of competency on NQF level 6, as prescribed by the HPCSA (Health Profession of South Africa) generating a minimum of 360 credits.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of prior learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds with the required NQF-level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through recognition of prior learning learners may gain access, advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they continue their studies at this University.

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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learner should be able to:

1. Demonstrate their ability to apply the theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of biokinetics at post-graduate level and reflect on the decisions made. (Problem-solving skills)

2. Plan and apply research in biokinetics, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on biokinetic issues correctly on a post-graduate level by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken. (Research skills)

3. Communicate effectively in writing and orally with the different role-players in the field of biokinetics utilising different modes of communication and reflecting on the application made. (Communication skills)

4. Develop an accountable theoretical and practical macro-vision of biokinetics locally, provincially/regionally and nationally.

5. Effectively and responsibly organise and co-ordinate resources and opportunities in the field of biokinetics by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application (including entrepreneurship, where relevant) as well as accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of biokinetics. (Entrepreneurship; self responsibility skills)

6. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationship with others and work effectively in a biokinetic and multi-disciplinary team by implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation thereof. (Team ship)

7. Utilise appropriate biokinetic technology (measurement, rehabilitation and exercise equipment) effectively in the biokinetic environment. (Technological and environmental literacy)

8. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the various capabilities of a biokineticist. (Explore learning strategies)

9. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of biokinetic capabilities and professional values in fitness and health. (Promote citizenship)

10. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards people of different sport communities and the role players in the biokinetic-industry effectively by applying the appropriate principles and reflecting on the application made. (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

11. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills that will give them the edge to enter into the different sectors of the biokinetic-industry as specialists. (Employment seeking skills)

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Can the learners demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems correctly in the field of biokinetics by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made? (Problem solving skills)

2. Are the learners able to plan and execute/undertake research in the field of biokinetics correctly, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on biokinetic issues by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken? (Research skills)

3. Can the learners communicate effectively orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of biokinetics by applying the principles of communication using different modes of communication and reflecting on the application made? (Communication skills)

4. Have the learners developed an accountable theoretical and practical macro-vision of biokinetics locally, provincially/regionally, internationally and nationally? (Development of macro vision)

5. Are learners able to effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of biokinetics by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application made (including entrepreneurship, where relevant) as well as accept responsibility for their own activities in the field of biokinetics? (Entrepreneurial/responsibility skills)

6. Can the learners practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a biokinetic and multidisciplinary team by implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation made? (Team ship)

7. Are the learners able to utilise appropriate technology (example: testing, rehabilitation and measurement equipment) effectively in the biokinetic environment? (Technological and environmental literacy)

8. Are the learners able to explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the various capabilities of a biokinetics? (Explore learning strategies)

9. Are the learners able to promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of biokinetic capabilities in fitness and health? (Promoting citizenship)

10. Are the learners able to practice social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the people of different communities and the role players in the biokinetic industry effectively by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made? (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

11. Do the learners demonstrate acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the biokinetic industry by applying the theoretical principles of employment seeking skills and reflect on the application thereof? (Employment seeking skills)

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

Formative assessment is aimed at the development of a life-long learning culture based on continuous self-study and comprises the following: practical and class assignments, essays, presentations, informal class tests, formal module tests in written or oral mode; research that leads to scientific assignments, self-assessment and group-assessment.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a three hour written or oral examination at the end of each module on the study material covered in the module or other modules already passed.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1. Access to qualifications on a lower level:
Learners who wish to gain access to certificates, diplomas or degrees on NQF level 5 or 6 may be allowed, subject to approval by the Dean and panel of participating departments.

2. Access to qualifications on the same level:
Learners who are (or have been) registered for this or other related qualification (or even for some related modules at another higher education or accredited training institution) will be allowed, with the permission of the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management (Science RAU), to enter on the same level, provided that the rules of access have been complied with. Such learners will, therefore, retain credit for relevant modules that have been passed at the previous institution.

3. Access to qualifications on a higher level:
Having obtained this qualification, the following possibilities for further study in higher education programmes exist: a Masters degree in Biokinetics on NQF level 8 and related learning areas at any higher education institution which offers a Biokinetics programme or a Masters degree in Human Movement Studies on NQF level 8.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External examiners will be appointed by the Faculty of Economic and Management Science upon recommendation by the Department of Sport and Movement Studies at this institution. At least one external examiner per module will be appointed. External examiners will be selected from different higher education institutions in South Africa, or abroad, or locally according to their experience.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Formal qualified assessors for evaluating learners in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive outcomes per module at the NQF level 7 will be appointed. The lecturer of the module will be accepted as an assessor. All internal and external assessors (moderators and examiners) will be nominated by the Faculty of Economic and Management Science in conclusion with the Department of Sport and Movement Studies for this purpose and registered with the appropriate ETQA, requiring them to comply with the other criteria imposed by the relevant SGB. Examiners external to the University and with specialist academic knowledge in the relevant modules serve as external moderators for modules in the qualification. At least one external and one internal examiner per module will be appointed. The lecturer of the module will serve as an internal examiner. Assessors should be SAQA accredited, with experience of assessment in the related field of study.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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