Bachelor of Science Honours in Sport Science
Culture and Arts - Sport
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for research-based Postgraduate study. The qualification serves to consolidate and deepen the learner's expertise in Sport Science and to develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques of Sport Science. This qualification demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence.
Key Objectives:
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Develop applied competence in the analysis, interpretation, and application of sport science principles in the fitness and health, coaching, and teaching sectors of the sport industry.
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Take strategic decisions in the context of sport science and assess any internal or external decisions impacting on sport science.
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Reflect on scientific decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of sport science as practice.
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Resolve typical problems that exist in the management of sport environments.
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Plan, implement, and analyze research in a sport environment.
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Apply different learning strategies in the study of sport and related competencies.
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Apply strategic planning competencies.
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Execute financial planning, control, and analysis.
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Manage the human resources of a sport environment/organization.
Rationale:
There is a need for qualified professionals in the field of Sport Science in South Africa. This qualification has been designed to address the expressed need and aims to develop professionals and enable them to apply their knowledge and skills in this field.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate their ability to apply theoretical principles of problem identification and solving correctly in Sport Science and reflect on the applications made.
- Plan and apply research in Sport Science correctly, including the precise gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpreting of information correctly utilising relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on research undertaken.
- Communicate effectively in writing and with the different role-players in the field of Sport Science by utilising different modes of communication and reflecting on the applications made.
- Develop an accountable theoretical and practical macro-vision of Sport Science locally, provincially/regionally, nationally and internationally.
- Organise and co-ordinate resources and opportunities in Sport Science effectively and responsibly by applying relevant theoretical aspects (including entrepreneurship where relevant), reflecting on the applications made as well as accept the responsibility for his/her activities in the field of Sport Science.
- Practice acceptable social sensitivity in their relationship with others and work efficiently in a sport science and multi-disciplinary team by implementing relevant theories reflecting on the implementation thereof.
- Utilise appropriate sport science technology (measurement and testing equipment) efficiently in the sport science environment.
- Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire various capabilities of a sport scientist.
- Practice responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of sport science capabilities and professional values in sport.
- Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards people of different sport communities and the role players in the sport science industry effectively by applying appropriate principles and reflecting on the application made.
- Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills that will give them the edge to enter into different sectors of the sport science-industry as specialists.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Problems in the field of Sport Science are identified and solved by applying the relevant theoretical principles on a Postgraduate level.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Research in the field of Sport Science (including gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information) by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles is planned and executed.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Communicate orally and in writing with role players in the field of Sport Science is demonstrated.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- A theoretical and practical macro vision of sport science locally, provincially/regionally, internationally and nationally is demonstrated.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Resources and opportunities in the field of Sport Science are organised and coordinated and responsibility for their activities is accepted.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- The ability to work in a team and practice acceptable social sensitivity in relationships with others is demonstrated.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- The required technology (example: testing and measurement equipment) in the sport science environment (technological and environmental literacy) is used.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
- Different learning strategies in acquiring capabilities of a Sport Scientist (explore learning strategies) are applied.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
- Responsible citizenship in the profession of Sport Science and Sport (promoting citizenship) is promoted.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
- Sensitivity towards different sport communities and role players in the sport science industry is demonstrated.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 11:
- The ability to apply for employment seeking skills is demonstrated.
Integrated Assessment:
- Integrated Assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.
Formative Assessment practices:
- Formative Assessment is aimed at developing a life-long learning culture based on continuous self-study and comprises practical and class assignments, essays, presentations, informal class tests, formal module tests in written or oral mode, research that leads to scientific assignments, self-assessment and group-assessment.
Summative Assessment practices:
- Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a three-hour written or oral examination at the end of each module on the study material covered in the module or other modules already passed.
Pass requirements:
- Learners must achieve a minimum mark of 40% in the Formative Assessment to gain examination admission in each module. Summative Assessment will assess learners by means of a written examination in each module, for which a minimum mark of 40% must be obtained. Learners pass a module by obtaining a final mark of at least 50%.
Supplementary Examination:
- Learners with a final exam mark of at least 45% may be granted a supplementary examination in the relevant module.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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