Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Recreation Science
Health Sciences and Social Services - Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Purpose and Rationale
Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Recreation Sciences
Purpose:
The purpose of the Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Recreation Sciences is to prepare students for research-based postgraduate study. It serves to deepen students' expertise in the field of recreation science and develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques of the field. The qualification demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence. Qualifying students will be provided with a broad, integrated knowledge foundation of Recreation Science, and critical skills to apply Recreation Practice Management, Therapeutic recreation, and leisure programming appropriately and effectively. Furthermore, the qualification also provides a strong foundation for fundamental and applied research methods for further studies in Recreation Science at HEQF level 9.
Rationale:
Recreation Science is a rapidly expanding professional field in South Africa, already established as one of the top career fields in the USA and certain parts of Europe. Therefore, it is crucial to have a specialized qualification focusing on relevant components of Recreation Science tailored to the South African context. During the curriculum planning, career opportunities, as well as the country's labour needs, were carefully considered. With the growth of the field of Recreation Science, there will be an increasing demand for qualified professionals to address the recreation needs of the country effectively.
Outcomes
- Comprehensive and systematic knowledge of the field of Recreation Science, regarding recreation practice management, health promotion, child welfare, therapeutic recreation and leisure programming.
- Critical evaluation of existing knowledge concerning theories, research methods, techniques and technology in the recreation sciences, and apply that knowledge to various contexts.
- Diagnose the recreation needs of individuals, groups and communities, design basic intervention programmes and apply them in various socio-cultural circumstances.
- Obtain, analyse and interpret relevant information concerning individuals, groups and communities, and communicate the information, either individually or as a member of a group, by writing reports, doing assignments, or reporting orally.
- Observe and apply ethical, professional and value-based code of conduct in all modes of communication and association with individuals and groups. 6 Utilize appropriate technology (computer, e-mail, fax, psychometric tests) effectively in the Recreation Science environment (technological and environmental literacy).
- Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the different capabilities of a practitioner in the field of Recreation Science.
- Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of Recreation Science related skills.
- Combine critical and creative thinking in the use of science, research and technology with sound and systematic theoretical expertise.
- Demonstrate skills and values as entrepreneurs or employees in the field of recreation provision or adventure therapy through integrated projects to identify and solve known and unknown problems and demonstrate mastered competencies in community involvement.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic recreation within the multidisciplinary relationship and service delivery (ELO1).
- Combine knowledge with theoretical expertise to identify, analyse, evaluate, and solve practice-oriented problems (ELO 1 & 2).
- Demonstrate comprehensive and systematic knowledge of service delivery and management in the recreation environment (ELO 1, 2 & 7).
- Apply effective and appropriate management skills during the planning, organizing, and presentation of recreational services (ELO 4, 5, & 10).
- Show a cohesive and critical understanding of the science, research, and technology and can combine it with the necessary theoretical expertise to identify problems around the management of recreation service delivery planning, organizing, and presenting recreational services (ELO 6, 9, 8 & 4).
- Use knowledge to program leisure time specific to the South African population (ELO 3 & 4).
- Produce evidence of implemented programs for positive leisure-time functioning (ELO 3, 4, & 7).
- Successfully plan, organize, present, and manage outcome-based outdoor and adventure-based recreation services professionally through the effective and appropriate use of fundamental knowledge and practical skills (ELO 3, 4, 5 & 7).
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT (Summative, Formative, and or WIL)
- Formative assessment will be undertaken through projects, assignments, case studies, and tests during the year in the modules.
- In some modules, formative assessment will include portfolios, practical evaluations, and a research proposal.
- Students will also write a summative and integrated exam (written and practical) and will submit a research report on discrete research that was conducted under supervision at the end of the year for summative assessment.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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