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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Sports Science Honours 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
78116  Bachelor of Sports Science Honours 
ORIGINATOR
University of KwaZulu-Natal 
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Promotive Health and Developmental Services 
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
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
This qualification includes the various specialisations in Sports Science. Please refer to "Notes" for details on the specialisations.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop deep progressive knowledge and advanced competencies at the first post-graduate Level in Movement and Sport Science, in preparation for employment in both the public and private (formal and informal) sectors in the areas of sports science, coaching science and sports management, with emphasis on rural sport development. In addition, learners will develop discipline-related critical and analytical problem-solving skills necessary for both applied and academic research. This qualification will provide South African sport with appropriately qualified professionals for employment in this growing field. 

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:
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sports Science, NQF Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sport Recreation and Exercise Science, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    A minimum of 128 credits must be completed for this one year qualification. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    By the end of the qualification, the learners should be able to:
    1. Communicate effectively with peers, in a variety of modes, in the discourse of Movement and Sport Science.
    2. Demonstrate responsible and effective time management and organization of projects and research, meeting personal objectives and negotiated deadlines.
    3. To interact with increasing self-confidence, as a member of a team or group in a variety of discussion and problem-solving situations.
    4. Exhibit a detailed knowledge and understanding of human movement and sport science, and be able to identify and solve problems in these areas through critical and creative thinking.
    5. Demonstrate the ability to work independently in developing a deeper understanding of specified areas of the subject.
    6. Develop applied competencies in the use of science and technology in relation to sport-specific disciplines.
    7. Manage data and information effectively, through the collection, storage, analysis, synthesis, presentation and critical evaluation, using a variety of analytical methods and techniques.
    8. Exhibit the necessary skills to successfully carry out a research project of limited scope. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment criteria are demonstrated fulfilment of the desired outcomes (above) met through successful completion of all components of the qualification and are assessed through a range of methods including tests, assignments and formal examinations, in written and oral form. There is a short supervised research project which is assessed orally in presentations and as a written report. Integrated assessment is carried out in written examinations and a short research project. 

    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 allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Vision, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Sports Science Honours in Recreation, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Sports Science Honours in Biokinetics, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Sports Science Honours in Exercise Science, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Sports Science Honours in Recreation, Level 8.

    Vertical articulation:
  • Master of Sports Science, NQF Level 9. 
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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 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    LP ID Learning Programme Title Originator Pre-2009
    NQF Level    		 NQF Level Min Credits Learning Prog End Date Quality
    Assurance
    Functionary    		 NQF Sub-Framework
    117559  Bachelor of Sport Science Honours in Sport Psychology  University of KwaZulu-Natal  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  120  2018-12-31    HEQSF 


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