Bachelor of Biokinetics
Health Sciences and Social Services - Rehabilitative Health/Services
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Overview
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with a sound scientific knowledge base in the field of Human Physiology, Anatomy, Kinesiology and Human Movement Science as well as practical skills and appropriate attitudes and values to enhance health, optimize wellbeing and performance, and prevent the progression of certain ailments of individuals and communities. The qualification aims to equip learners with professional abilities such as understanding, skills, values, and attitudes necessary to act as a specialist healthcare professional, specifically a Biokineticist.
The qualification focuses on providing professional training in scientifically based prescriptive exercise in the domains of Wellness, disease/injury prevention and health promotion, optimal performance, final phase orthopaedic rehabilitation, and management of chronic diseases and disabilities.
Rationale
There is a growing need for optimizing physical performances, preventive medicine for sports injuries, hypokinetic diseases, and rehabilitation of ailments and injuries. Biokineticists play a vital role in working across various settings, including the public and private sector, urban and rural settings, utilizing their expertise in exercise, physical activity, and health education to promote health, prevent dysfunction, and restore and maintain compromised functional ability.
The Bachelor of Biokinetics stands out from other health qualifications due to its primary focus on scientifically based prescriptive exercise in the four domains of practice. This qualification aligns with the professional standards set by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and follows the standards set for other regulated professions in the healthcare sector.
Graduates of this programme will be internationally recognized and able to deliver specialized Biokinetic healthcare services in various community settings. Successful completion of this qualification enables learners to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Biokineticist.
Outcomes
- Apply knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes related to the structure and function of the human body systems.
- Apply knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes related to the psycho-socio aspects of health, function and human performance.
- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes related to biomechanics.
- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes related to exercise physiology and clinical exercise physiology for rehabilitation.
- Apply knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes related to exercise science.
- Plan and implement effective and efficient therapeutic and recreation programmes.
- Demonstrate specialised knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes related to human motor behaviour.
- Apply relevant and appropriate knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to the prevention and rehabilitation of musculo-skeletal injuries.
- Apply specialised knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes related to health promotion, health education and health related aspects of exercise and physical activity.
- Apply relevant knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes in conducting scientifically sound/based measurement and evaluation in Biokinetic contexts.
- Apply relevant knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to management of chronic diseases and disabilities.
- Apply relevant knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to Biokinetic related research.
- Manage a private or public Biokinetic practice or health care facility effectively and efficiently.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Evaluate the macroscopic and microscopic structure of each body system.
- Explain the normal function of each of the body's systems.
- Analyse system integration and the mechanisms responsible for homeostasis of the human body.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Analyse, interpret and apply foundational theories in psychology and sociology in Biokinetics contexts.
- Evaluate the effect of the human psyche on health behaviour, health promotion, human functioning and performance.
- Apply appropriate motivational and interviewing skills in health care contexts.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Analyse and integrate foundational theories in physics as they apply to human motion and exercise.
- Perform biomechanical analyses of different movement skills to identify possible dysfunctions.
- Plan and implement bio-mechanically principled exercises or activities for specific population groups.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Evaluate the effects of different types of exercise on various systems in real and simulated cases.
- Assess the interrelationship between responses and adaptations to exercise.
- Design appropriate exercise interventions to enhance exercise capacity.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Analyse and integrate the different components of fitness.
- Design appropriate physical activities, fitness and exercise programmes for individuals and groups.
- Communicate effectively with individuals and groups in Biokinetic contexts.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Apply recreation as a therapeutic intervention tool for different populations.
- Plan and implement evaluation protocols for therapeutic and recreational contexts.
- Implement therapeutic recreation programmes for different groups/populations.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Apply knowledge of motor development theories to various contexts.
- Design and implement rehabilitation programmes for individuals with functional constraints.
- Apply understanding of human movement patterns in rehabilitation scenarios.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
- Explain musculo-skeletal injuries and conditions, including their symptoms and treatment.
- Apply evaluation techniques in assessing injuries.
- Design evidence-based rehabilitation exercise programmes.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
- Apply knowledge of health patterns due to inactivity.
- Implement lifestyle interventions and management of diseases.
- Design awareness and education programmes for promoting health and wellness.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
- Apply research methodologies in Biokinetic contexts.
- Design and interpret physical health and exercise assessments.
- Communicate findings to clients with empathy and understanding.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 11:
- Apply knowledge of chronic diseases and disabilities in managing these.
- Plan and implement exercise intervention programmes for various conditions.
- Apply interdisciplinary approaches in managing chronic diseases and disabilities.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 12:
- Apply research skills to identify and resolve complex problems.
- Communicate research findings effectively and sensitively.
- Apply research methods in an ethical and responsible manner.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 13:
- Apply knowledge of the scope of practice and ethical rules in Biokinetics.
- Apply economic models and management functions in practice contexts.
- Communicate professionally with stakeholders and implement health policies.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree(Min 480)
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 480
- SAQA Source
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