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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Sports Science: Exercise Science

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
78343	Master of Sports Science: Exercise Science
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
Master's 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	224	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:

This qualification aims to provide health care professional graduates involved in the management of sporting injuries and medical problems relating with advanced knowledge, skills and applied competence, through holistic, evidence based approach, thereby improving patient care. It aims to provide graduates with the foundations for continued personal and intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and for contributing to society at large through advanced patient care, innovation, scholarship and leadership in the field of sports medicine.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Access to the qualification:

The entry requirement is a Bachelor of Sports Science Honours degree with a cognate specialization or its equivalent.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

A minimum of 224 Credits must be completed for this qualification.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

On completion of this qualification, the graduate should be able to:

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge on research and the ability to plan a research project answering to all the requirements of scientific research in Sport Science.

Show a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of selected theoretical areas in Sports Science and develop the ability to creatively integrate knowledge, critically evaluate the literature and to formulate an own opinion.

Demonstrate a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of selected areas of intervention in Sports Science.

Communicate effectively with patients.

Take medical history, appropriately communicate findings and treatment options with patient, colleagues and referring doctor.

Effectively communicate scientific work orally and in written form.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:

Assessment criteria are demonstrated fulfilment of the desired outcomes 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, and the research project.

Integrated Assessment:

Integrated assessment is carried out in written examinations and in the research project.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

On completion of this qualification, the graduate may proceed to a doctoral degree in the same or allied discipline at this University or other institutions.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University policy is that assessment at exit level (including this NQF Level 8 & above qualification) is externally moderated by appropriately qualified members of other universities or equivalent research institutions. Further, the dissertation is assessment internally by an academic member of staff other than the direct supervisor and by an expert external to the University.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Internal and external assessors for the qualification will be selected on the basis of their recognised expertise in the modules being offered. The University assumes that, on the basis of its rigorous selection criteria for appointment of academic staff (who also have opportunities for staff development in assessment), staff are competent to assess students on the modules they teach.

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:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of KwaZulu-Natal