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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Arts Honours: Human Movement Science

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
9113	Bachelor of Arts Honours: Human Movement Science
ORIGINATOR
University of the Free State
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		Rehabilitative Health/Services
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The learner will have the competency to practice in Biokinetics or Sport Science or Kinderkinetics or Leisure Science in the field of Health Sciences and Social Service and sub-field Rehabilitative Health/Services.

Successful learners will have the competency to be a successful Biokineticist, Exercise Scientist, Kinderkineticist or Leisure Scientist, thus providing benefits to society and the economy by promoting health and wellbeing.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This qualification assumes that learners have already obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Human Movement Science at NQF 6 level. Each training institution may apply its own selection criteria.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Learners must have at least the appropriate first degree, Bachelor of Arts in Human Movement Science. However, endorsed or equivalent learning will be considered with the necessary recognition after evaluation.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

N/A

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Core Functions [Generic Imperatives]:

The qualifying learner will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of research methods, techniques and technologies and an ability to select these appropriately for a particular research problem in an area of specialization.
2. Demonstrate an independent judgment and discretion to scrutinise, analyse, synthesise, structure and report back in scientific writing / presentation on scholarly or professional literature / newly founded knowledge catering for a range of audiences by using a range of different genres appropriate to the context.
3. Demonstrate the ability to deal with complex and/or real world problems and issues using elementary evidence-based solutions and theory-driven arguments in the discipline/field.

Electives:

Biokineticist

The qualifying learner will:

1. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in clinical exercise physiology for rehabilitation.
2. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in patho-physiology, exercise physiology and risk factors.
3. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in Kinesiology.
4. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in advanced exercise testing, programming and prescription applicable to health appraisal and physical rehabilitation.
5. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in advanced laboratory and field testing.
6. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in nutrition, body composition, energy balance, weight management and health related aspects of exercise.
7. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in special aids to enhance performance and conditioning.

Where applicable to the above the learner must be able to access, recognise and rehabilitate.

Exercise Scientist

8. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in advanced exercise testing, programming and prescription applicable to health appraisal and athletic performance.
9. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in the synchronisation of exercise and nutrition imperatives, body composition, energy balance, weight management and the health-related aspects of exercise.
10. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in special aids to enhance athletic performance and conditioning in various sporting codes.
11. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in advanced laboratory and field testing.

Kinderkinetics

12. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in perceptual motor learning, growth and development regarding children.
13. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in DCD (Development Coordination Disorder) children.
14. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in advanced motor testing, programming and prescription applicable to the child's health appraisal and motor rehabilitation.
15. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in advanced laboratory and field testing.

Leisure scientist

16. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in the planning and implementation of recreation and tourism services.
17. Demonstrate specialised knowledge in recreation, sport and sport tourism management.
18. Demonstrate specialised knowledge to improve leisure opportunities and quality of life, through entrepreneurial and collaborative approaches that link theory and practice.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Biokineticist:

The qualifying learner can:

Perform advanced exercise testing, test data interpretation, exercise program prescription and rehabilitation applicable to all populations (apparently healthy populations including chronic disease, disabilities and special populations).

Apply the principles of specialised exercise-testing, test interpretation, program prescription and rehabilitation to apparently healthy (executive fitness) and special populations including chronic disease and disabilities (orthopaedic, cardiac, pulmonary, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, metabolic diseases, elderly, pregnancy etc.) to enhance physical performance, health, wellness and fitness.

Administer, manage and market exercise, health, wellness promotion and rehabilitation programs in a Biokinetics centre.

Apply nutritional, physical, mechanical, psychological and pharmacological procedures to enhance physical performance and physical work capacity.

Administer, manage and market exercise, health, wellness promotion and rehabilitation programs;

Conduct and apply research in any of the identified specialisation fields.

Exercise Scientist:

Perform advanced exercise testing, test data interpretation, exercise program prescription applicable to all populations (apparently healthy populations) and elite athletes.

Apply the principles of specialised exercise-testing, test interpretation and program prescription to enhance physical performance, health, wellbeing and fitness.

Administer, manage and market exercise, health, wellness promotion in a field setting in a Sport centre.

Administer, manage and market exercise and wellbeing programs.

Apply nutritional and physical procedures to enhance athletic performance and physical work capacity.

Conduct and apply research in all the identified specialisation fields.

Kinderkinetics:

Perform advanced exercise testing, test data interpretation, exercise program prescription and therapeutic rehabilitation applicable to children.

Apply the principles of specialised and specific exercise-testing, test interpretation, program prescription and therapeutic rehabilitation applicable to children to enhance physical performance, health, wellbeing and fitness.

Make specific analysis of the movement demands in terms of psycho/neuro-motor control/ development and range of movement ability.

Offer prescription concerning motor functions on the motor level as well as the implementation of remedial activities.

Administer, manage and market the activities of a Kinderkinetic centre.

Analyse, evaluate and critically debate and demonstrate issues concerning specialised movement skills, movement deficiencies, disabilities and remedial aspects of movement abilities.

Conduct and apply research in all the identified specialisation fields.

Leisure scientist:

Analyse, evaluate and critically debate pertinent development issues in recreation and tourism services.

Administer, manage and market a recreation and tourism programme.

Conduct and apply research in all the identified specialisation fields.

Examine and develop collaborative and entrepreneurial leadership behaviours that advance the recreation, parks and tourism profession and society.

Acquire the ability to apply fiscal, budgetary, marketing and human resource knowledge and skills to meet present and future organisational needs and challenges.

Acquire knowledge of theories, models and paradigms for explaining the past, present and future of leisure, and the ability to translate and apply these to recreation, parks and tourism programs and services.

Appraise and promote the importance and benefits of leisure, recreation, parks and tourism to enhance the well-being of individuals, community and the environment.

Integrated Assessment

An integrated assessment approach is incorporated into the qualification so that the theoretical and practical components are evaluated continuously to ensure compliance with the overall aim of the specified qualifications. Various forms of assessment are used, including practical and laboratory/field tests, group and individual tasks, presentations and formal examinations to assess the achievement of outcomes.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The market, academic driven demand, demographic factors, the incessant annual needs of learners, the mere fact that the well-being status of an individual is down-regulated away from governmental bodies to self responsibility, advocate the necessity to render an appropriate qualification comparable with international standards.

Economic growth and development in the rehabilitation, private fitness, and well-being and sport industries create a need for the advanced and specialised courses in the different specialisation fields.

Athletic Training: Comparable to USA standards.

Physical Therapy: Comparable to USA and Canada standards.

Physical Rehabilitation or Rehabilitation Therapist: Comparable to Europe standards.

Clinical and/or Exercise Physiologist: Comparable to USA standards.

Physiotherapy: Comparable to New Zealand and Australian standards.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Qualifying learners are able to proceed to a Masters Degree [NQF 8] and Ph.D [NQF 8] for all specified domains.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Candidates' results/performance will be moderated by one or more qualified internal and external moderators.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors are appointed by the department concerned.

Assessors are only appointed if evidence can be supplied that indicates one possesses a relevant (specialized) degree higher than that of the students assessed.

All assessors have completed assessor training.

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 the Free State