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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Human Movement Science Honours

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
16080	Bachelor of Human Movement Science Honours
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Sport
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	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"		EXCO 0417/23	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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 (first) purpose of this qualification is to provide students with the opportunity to engage in advanced academic study and research in the areas of Biokinetics or Sport Science or Sport and Recreation Management.

The (second) purpose of this qualification is to provide students with the relevant applied knowledge base needed to pursue professional opportunities in the areas of Bio kinetics or Sport Science or Sport and Recreation Management.

The (third) purpose of this qualification is to educate professional and academic specialists who can address the needs for both individual development and the transformation of South African society through the medium of participation in sport and other forms of physical activity.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualification.
Bachelors degree in Human Movement Science

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Generic/ Critical cross-field outcomes:

Qualifiers will be able to:

1. Apply critical and creative thinking to the completion of research projects on a relevant topic in Human Movement Science.
2. Participate effectively as a member of a group engaged in professional practice.
3. Organise self and others responsibly during fieldwork in sport and/or exercise settings.
4. Individualise professional interventions based on data collection and analysis.
5. Communicate effectively during professional applications, using visual and verbal means.
6. Understand the scientific basis of Human Movement Science and the use of technology in the implementation of physical activity programmes that contribute to achieving both positive social and person health outcomes.
7. Develop an international perspective on the academic and professional scope of Human Movement Science.

General outcomes:

Qualifiers will be able to:

1. Reflect on learning strategies and identify those that are personally more effective for application to topics in Biokinetics, Sport Science, and Sport Recreation Management.
2. Participate in efforts to provide physical activity programmes to members of the local community.
3. Recognise cultural differences in attitudes towards participation in exercise, sport and recreation programmes.
4. Explore the variety of career options associated with Biokinetics, Sport Science, and Sport and Recreation Management.
5. Apply an entrepreneurial approach to thinking about the professions of Biokinetics, Sport Science, and Sport and Recreation Management.

Specific Outcomes
Qualifiers will be able to:

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the multi-disciplinary knowledge base of Human Movement Science, including the effects of a variety of physical, social and economic variables on participation in physical activity.

Apply knowledge of research methodology, statistics, and technology to the exploration of critical issues in Biokinetics, Sport Science and Sport and Re creation Management.

Develop the professional skills needed to implement programmes enhancing he physical, social, psychological and/or motor performance status of participants in physical activity.

Understand the regional, national and international infrastructure of the fields of Biokinetics, sport Science and Sport and Recreation Management.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Qualifiers will be able to:

1. Formulate research projects based on critical reviews of literature in Human Movement Science.
2. Contribute as a member of a group making academic and professional presentations about relevant topics in Biokinetics, Sport Science and/or Sport and Recreation Management.
3. Participate effectively in an applied professional context related to physical activity programmes.
4. Discuss a variety of perspectives on the value of participation in exercise, sport and recreation programmes.

Qualifiers will be able to:

1. Complete a series academic projects that demand research in a variety of the sub-disciplines that characterise Human Movement Science.
2. Sustain involvement as a practitioner in a clinical or field setting focused on exercise, sport and/or recreation activities.
3. Present various or adaptations in plans for programmes based on an understanding of the implications of the cultural backgrounds of participants on their involvement in exercise, sport and/or recreational activities.

Qualifiers will be able to:

1. Demonstrate in oral and written presentations a grasp of the advanced principles underlying human movement performance from multiple perspectives, including the physiological, psychological, motor, biomechanical, historical perspectives.
2. Design a thesis proposal as well as complete a research project on a relevant topic in Biokinetics, Sport Science, and Sport and Recreation Management.

3. Discuss variations in strategies for professional applications related to participants` gender, age, cultural background and disability (if applicable).

4. Apply principles for professional practice that reflect current international standards for Biokinetics, Sport Science, and Sport and Recreation Management.

Integrated Assessment:

All students must successfully complete a series of academic presentations that demonstrate their ability to integrate theoretical knowledge from a variety of sources in order to address a relevant research problem in either Biokinetics, Sport Science, or Sport and Recreation Management.

All students must successfully complete a series of professional applications that demonstrate their ability to integrate theoretical knowledge from a variety of sources in order to provide scientifically-based services in Biokinetics, Sport Science, or Sport and Recreation Management.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s).

M(HMS)

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation that includes the standards and assessment practices of the department.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff for this qualification will be used in a manner that reflects the quality assurance system of the University of Stellenbosch.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	Stellenbosch University