Advanced Diploma in Kinesiology and Coaching Science
Culture and Arts - Sport
Purpose and Rationale
Advanced Diploma in Kinesiology and Coaching Science
Purpose
The Advanced Diploma in Kinesiology and Coaching Science aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to analyze athlete and team performance, facilitate sport participation using scientific coaching techniques, and cater to various populations in settings such as schools, government institutions, sports clubs, and fitness centers. Learners specializing in sport science will be prepared to contribute to Sport Science Institutes or High Performance Centers in areas like fitness testing, exercise testing, sport physiology, and organizing sport events. Additionally, learners will develop leadership, management, and entrepreneurial skills within the sports industry, enabling them to plan and execute projects effectively.
Rationale
- Qualification Level: Level 7 on the NQF with a minimum of 120 credits.
- Career Prospects: Trains learners to work as Head Coaches, Club Managers, or Gymnasium Managers in the coaching, fitness testing, and sport physiology fields.
- Industry Relevance: Regular Advisory Board Meetings ensure alignment with industry and academic trends.
- Professionalization of Coaching: Meets the requirements of bodies like the Coaching Association of South Africa (CASA) to professionalize the coaching profession.
- Long-Term Athlete Development: Supports the national goal of Long Term Athlete Development and Coach Development.
- Community Impact: Aims to uplift living standards by focusing on fitness training for diverse populations, including children, youth, older adults, and persons with disabilities.
- Sport Access: Aims to make sport accessible to all South Africans by training competent coaches and sport scientists.
- Employability: Enables learners to pursue positions in sport development, performance, and event organization, contributing to the growth of the sports industry in South Africa.
Through this qualification, learners will be equipped to make meaningful contributions to the sports industry, promote inclusivity, and enhance the quality of sport participation for diverse populations in South Africa and beyond.
Outcomes
- Independently design outcome-specific training programmes and provide advisory service on sport, nutrition, health and exercise aspects by applying key terms, concepts, facts, principles rules and theories relevant to the field of kinesiology and coaching sciences.
- Evaluate, select and apply sport-specific coaching techniques and strategies for various populations at schools, communities, fitness centres and sport clubs.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills in conducting physical activity and sport coaching programmes for individuals, teams, clubs and local communities.
- Produce and communicate complex information reliably and coherently using appropriate academic and professional conventions, formats and technologies, relevant to the field of kinesiology and coaching sciences.
- Demonstrate leadership and entrepreneurial skills, by planning projects, performing administrative duties and communicating in a professional manner.
- Display ethical and professional practices in all actions by demonstrating an understanding of the ethical implications of decisions and actions.
- Access, process and manage information related to the field of kinesiology and coaching sciences to solve problems within unfamiliar context.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Demonstrate sport-physiological laboratory testing techniques while adhering to safety and ethical principles.
- Apply psychological aspects in exercise and coaching programmes.
- Train athletes using anatomical and biomechanical principles.
- Design, monitor, analyse, and evaluate exercise and coaching programmes.
- Evaluate athlete competency and correct performance techniques.
- Advise on nutrition for health and performance.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Conduct exercise training programmes for special populations.
- Act as a change-agent and advocate for physical activities.
- Provide sport opportunities without prejudices.
- Structure practice opportunities for maximum participation.
- Integrate kinesiology scholarship with public health goals.
- Improve quality of life through equitable access.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Articulate the importance of physical activity for health and wellbeing.
- Implement appropriate instruction sensitive to clients' needs.
- Identify risks and safe approaches to exercise.
- Organise space and equipment efficiently.
- Demonstrate teamwork skills.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Use clear and concise language for feedback.
- Communicate through various mediums to accommodate differences.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Perform administrative duties in schools, communities, and sport clubs.
- Apply planning principles relevant to sport and exercise.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Consider ethical implications and manage dilemmas professionally.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Gather information to solve kinesiology and coaching science problems.
- Analyse and evaluate information based on evidence.
Integrated Assessment:
- Assess applied competence through practical, foundational, and reflective competencies.
- Use formative assessment during training to guide learners.
- Use summative assessment methods like portfolios, written tests, practical tests, and oral assessments.
Overall, the assessment criteria focus on ensuring learners demonstrate competency in various aspects of kinesiology and coaching science while emphasizing ethical considerations, effective communication, inclusive practices, and problem-solving skills.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Advanced Diploma
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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