Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Biokinetics
Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences - Life Sciences
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare students for research-based postgraduate study at Level 9. It aims to consolidate and deepen the students' expertise in the discipline of Biokinetics and develop their research capacity in the methodology and techniques of the discipline.
Rationale:
This postgraduate qualification focuses on preparing students for research-based postgraduate study within the discipline of Biokinetics. Graduates will be equipped to become entrepreneurs, leaders, and researchers in the field of Biokinetics, ultimately improving the lives of various groups in the South African sporting community. The qualification provides graduates with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to offer expert and researched clinical support services to communities, different specialist age groups, sports teams, and individual athletes who rely on exercise for their development and well-being.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate the integration and application of scientific knowledge and skill to the scope of practice of Biokinetics.
- Interrogate multiple sources of knowledge critically relevant within the discipline of Biokinetics and critically evaluate and review that knowledge and the manner in which the knowledge was produced.
- Select, evaluate and apply a range of different but appropriate scientific methods of qualitative and practice-oriented enquiry to reflect on and then address complex or abstract problems and contribute to positive change within the practice of Biokinetics.
- Demonstrate the design of scientifically-grounded physical activity/exercise programmes resulting from formal practical evaluations of individuals, teams or patients.
- Effectively implement and manage rehabilitation programmes for different groups and individuals according to the specific needs.
- Promote an active and healthy lifestyle of different groups in a community grounded in professional ethical principles using a management approach as leader of a health care team.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria:
- Systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding of fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules, and theories.
- Ability to analyse, evaluate, and apply the above-mentioned knowledge.
- Application of appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry.
- Independent validation, evaluation, and management of sources of information.
- Understanding and application of methods to resolve complex discipline-related problems.
- Critical reflection on introducing change within related practice.
- Display of professional and ethical behaviour within academic and discipline-related environments.
- Sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.
- Communication of scientific understanding, opinions, ideas, and arguments using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse.
- Effective functioning as a member and/or leader of a team in scientific projects.
- Self-directed management of learning activities and responsibility for own learning progress.
Integrated Assessment:
- Continuous and authentic assessment strategies.
- Information, assessment criteria, and instructions in module study guides.
- Application of knowledge and skills in an integrated, practice-oriented, and patient-directed manner.
- Culmination in a research report reflecting the ability to improve practice through relevant research.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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