University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Science Honours in Sport Science

Culture and Arts - Sport

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Purpose and Rationale

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with 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. The Learner should be able to take strategic decisions in the context of Sport Science, and to assess any internal or external decision impacting on Sport Science. The learner should further be able to reflect on his/her scientific decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of Sport Science as practice. The qualification also 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 demand a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence.

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

  1. Resolve typical problems that exist in the management of sport environments.
  2. Plan, implement and analyse research in a sport environment.
  3. Apply different learning strategies in the study of Sport and related competencies.
  4. Apply strategic planning competencies.
  5. Execute financial planning, control and analysis
  6. Manage the Human Resources of a Sport Environment/Organisation.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria:

  1. 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.

  2. Take strategic decisions in the context of Sport Science and assess any internal or external decision impacting on Sport Science.

  3. Reflect on his/her scientific decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of Sport Science as practice.

Integrated Assessment:

  • Assessment Methods: essays, computer-based assessments, theory tests, cases and open problems, practicals and interpretative skills evaluation, reporting on practicals and applications, presentations, analysis and problem solving assessment in the specific field of Sport Science.

  • Research Module Assessment: assessed against specific criteria to provide evidence of research capacity in the methodology and techniques in Sport Science.

  • Selection of Assessment Methods: methods are selected to suit the related learning outcomes, high level of theoretical engagement, and intellectual independence, governed by decisions about its purpose, validity, and relevance.

  • Diverse Student Population: a range of assessment methods are applied to cater for different learning styles of the diverse student population studying Sport Science.

Qualification Details

Type
Honours Degree
NQF Level
08
Min. Credits
120
SAQA Source
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University of Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg
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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of the Rand Afrikaans University, Technikon Witwatersrand, and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. UJ is one of the largest universities in South Africa, with over 50,000 students enrolled across its four campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences. UJ is known for its commitment to providing quality education, promoting social justice, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
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