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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Human Movement Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
87058  Bachelor of Human Movement Science 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela 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
National First 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  360  Level 6  NQF Level 07  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   2033-06-30  

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 
Purpose:
The first purpose of this qualification is to prepare professionals in Human Movement Science who have a comprehensive understanding of human movement and are able to demonstrate the required competencies (knowledge, skills and values) in the areas of health, sport and recreation.
The second purpose of this qualification is to provide South Africa with professional leaders in movement development, exercise, recreation, sports coaching and management.

Rationale: 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Learners will be required to demonstrate that they have achieved the assumption listed in 1. Learners could be exempted from certain prescribed modules (subject to the requirements listed in 1. and 2. should they demonstrate that they have achieved the outcomes of the relevant modules. The outcomes may be demonstrated by means of formal tests or by compiling a portfolio of evidence of prior learning.

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

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Have gained comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Human Movement Science, (problem solving);
    2. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge in the applied field of Human Movement Science such as Exercise Science, Sport Science, Recreation, Sport Management and Movement Education (problem solving);
    3. Be able to demonstrate competency in integrating their acquired knowledge by means of needs assessment and programme design, prescription, implementation and evaluation in Human Movement Science as practised in different communities (problem solving, team ship, self-management, communication, cultural sensitivity and technological literacy);
    4. Be able to collect, analyse and critically evaluate information with regards to Human Movement (research skills);
    5. be able to explore career opportunities and to set up own practice in the fields of Human Movement career (self-responsibility, employment seeking skills and entrepreneurship);
    6. Hold appropriate professional ethics relevant to the applied fields of Human Movement Science (citizenship);
    7. be able to relate to the importance of continuous education and to explore the relevant opportunities (learning strategies); and
    8. Have developed a macro vision of the integration of Human Movement Science as a field of knowledge and within global context (macro-vision). 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
  • The strategies that will be used to ensure that the specific and critical cross-field outcomes are achieved comprise;
  • Continuous assessment by making use of assignments and tests for the theoretical part of the programme;
  • Projects for the applied and practical sides of the programme; and
  • Internship under the guidance of a specialist. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the 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:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Movement Science, Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Human Movement Science Honours, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Human Movement Sciences. 
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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: 
     
    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. Nelson Mandela University 


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