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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Commerce in Recreation and Sport Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
7103  Bachelor of Commerce in Recreation and Sport Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
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 First Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2030-06-30  

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 first purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate-level knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the management sciences in order to apply these in the field of sport and recreation. This includes a study of both sport and recreation as a phenomenon, their management and social and personal value. This will provide opportunities for continued personal growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.

The second purpose of the qualification is to provide the qualified learner with the necessary background in the management of people events and qualifications so that he/she will be able to further his/her studies in the specialisation within the field of sport and recreation management. This will lead to the improvement of the base of applicable knowledge in sport, recreation as well as its management for the economic benefit for the people of the RSA. The third purpose of the qualification is to provide the qualifier with a questioning mind and research skill in the field of management in sport and recreation in order to contribute to the uplifting of the national profile in sport and recreation internationally. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's Studies.
  • National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's Studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    A qualified learner will have a sound knowledge of the economic value of sport and recreation, their value and abuses in society. It will create the possibility of gainful employment for the benefit of the RSA.

    The learner will be able to understand and address the economic value as well as dangers of sport and recreation in society. He/She will be able to analyse and offer solutions to the associated problems in this regard. These solutions will be applicable within generic society as a whole and very directly applicable to the South African situation. The qualified learner will be able to organise and manage himself/herself and their activities responsibly and effectively. The qualified learner will be able to understand and demonstrate the world as being a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:

    The qualified learner will be able to analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to be used as a basis for further study and research.

    Integrated assessment:
    Simulations.
    Work-place assessments.
    Written examinations.
    Oral examinations.
    Other:
  • A form of internship will also be used. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sport Recreation and Management, NQF Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Recreation and Sport Management, NQF Level 8. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

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

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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.
     
    1. University of Pretoria 


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