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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Sport and Exercise Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72457	Bachelor of Technology: Sport and Exercise Technology
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
B Tech	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Sport
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
16647	Bachelor of Technology: Sport and Exercise Technology	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

A qualified learner at this level can independently evaluate, interpret, design, advise on and instruct training and coaching programmes that encompasses the development of the tactical, technical, physiological, psychological and wellness aspects of athletes at all levels and members of special populations, in terms of general fitness and elected sport specific training.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

First Degree: Sport and Exercise Technology or equivalent (level 7).

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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, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Independently physically evaluate athletes and members of special population groups on all levels
* Demonstrate the ability to physically evaluate athletes and members of special population groups in terms of tactical, technical, physiological, psychological and wellness development
* Perform sport-specific physiological laboratory testing by demonstrating the ability, in the utilisation of specific testing techniques and procedures, to evaluate and interpret physiological parameters
* Demonstrate an understanding of the variables to be controlled during exercise and sport-physiological testing
* Demonstrate the ability to interpret athletes' performance - in both field and laboratory settings - in terms of technical, tactical, physiological and psychological sport-specific dimensions

2. Independently design sport-specific coaching, training and conditioning programmes for athletes of all levels as well as special populations
* Demonstrate the ability to independently design programmes for athletes and members of special populations, in terms of tactical, technical, physiological, psychological and wellness development
* Demonstrate the ability to design and make interventions in sport-specific training programmes
* Design safe and scientific training programmes for children, pregnant women, obese individuals, the elderly and the disabled
* Design scientific coaching programmes, concentrating on the development of the technical, tactical, physiological and psychological aspects required for the specific sport and level of participation

3. Provide an instructional and advisory service on exercise and sport-specific matters
* Demonstrate the ability to advise and instruct on the safe scientific training of children, pregnant women, obese individuals, the elderly and the disabled
* Demonstrate the ability to advise on and provide strategy planning for exercise and sport participation in extreme environmental conditions
* Demonstrate the ability to advise and instruct athletes, up to elite level, on exercise and sport-specific matters

4. Provide a comprehensive specialist and coaching service to athletes up to elite-level, in elected sports
* Demonstrate the ability in providing a comprehensive specialist and coaching service to athletes of all levels
* Design a comprehensive, sport-specific coaching and development programme for athletes from the entrance-level to the specific sport, up to elite-level of that sport, incorporating tactical, technical, physiological and psychological aspects where applicable
* Demonstrate the ability to scientifically coach athletes from the entrance-level up to the elite-level of a specific elected sport

5. Conduct scientific research in the fields of fitness, physical conditioning and/or sport
* Demonstrate an understanding of the research process
* Demonstrate the ability to draft a scientific report, presenting and explaining the results of the evaluations and recommending appropriate interventions

Critical outcomes embedded in the specified outcomes:

1. Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made
2. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community
3. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively
4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
5. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others
6. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by realising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation
7. 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 on and exploring of a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
* Participating as responsible citizens 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 of entrepreneurial opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Theoretical and practical
* Practical evaluation by the course leader during laboratory and fieldwork
* Demonstrate this ability in the field whilst undergoing practical experience
* Evaluation by the course leader and/or senior coach by means of group and/or individual assignments as well as practical evaluations in a field setting

2. Theoretical and practical
* Problem-based theoretical assignments
* Evaluation by the course leader and/or senior coach on the success of intervention in the field as demonstrated through coaching and/or actively advising athletes at all levels
* Theoretical group and/or individual assignments assessed in terms of content and applicability

3. Theoretical and practical
* Problem-based theoretical assignments
* Practical evaluation by the course leader and/or senior coach during work
* Demonstrate through role-play and simulation

4. Theoretical and practical
* Theoretical group and/or individual assignments evaluated by the course leader and/or senior coach
* Practical evaluation in a field setting by the course leader and/or senior coach

5. Evaluation of a basic research project, in the form of a dissertation to be submitted before the awarding of the qualification
* Evaluation by the course leader of group and/or individual assignments evaluated

Integrated assessment:

Assessment by means of integrated theoretical examinations at the end of the level, consisting of evaluation on theory and/or case studies. Throughout the duration of the level practical and theoretical assignments (group and/or individual), as well as theoretical tests, will be assessed to make up a predicate mark. All students are required to submit a dissertation to be evaluated and integrated into the final marks for the level.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

None at this stage - submission for Masters and Doctorates pending

MODERATION OPTIONS

As required by SERTEC

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

As required by SERTEC

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.

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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.	Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)