University of Fort Hare

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Human Movement Science

Health Sciences and Social Services - Promotive Health and Developmental Services

Purpose and Rationale

Purpose

The Bachelor Health Sciences in Human Movement Science aims to develop learners to have a well-rounded knowledge and understanding of essential theories, scholarly positions, and primary methodologies relating to the field of physical activity, sport, and ergonomics. The overarching purposes of the qualification include:

  1. Imparting knowledge, skills, and values among graduates to pursue Sport Science and Ergonomics careers
  2. Serving as an undergraduate base for further Postgraduate studies
  3. Providing the region and nation with qualified sports specialists, physical activity specialists, and ergonomists
  4. Enabling graduates to apply their expertise in the field and contribute to its growth
  5. Establishing a sound theoretical base with practical engagement in community activities related to coaching, risk assessments, and physical education
  6. Integrating theory, practice, ethics, and values through collaboration with the UFH sport department and teams

Rationale

The rationale behind offering this program lies in the definition of Ergonomics as a scientific discipline and profession focused on optimizing human well-being and system performance. The major disciplines in ergonomics include Physical, Cognitive, and Organizational Ergonomics.

Significant developments in ergonomics regulations in South Africa, particularly since the 2012 Occupational Health and Safety Conference, emphasize the need for education in Ergonomics. The HMS Department can play a crucial role in meeting this need by preparing learners for Postgraduate Honors in Ergonomics and contributing to the recognition and implementation of ergonomics practices in the country.

Outcomes

  1. Provide learners with a well-rounded and broad education focusing on sport, physical activity and ergonomics, preparing them for a range of professions and/or research possibilities in the area of sport, physical fitness and health.
  2. Familiarise learners with the content and theories relevant to these fields.
  3. Contextualise new knowledge and to use appropriate methods for resolving problems.
  4. Apply critical reasoning skills to the assumptions of fundamental theories, and to develop an understanding of primary research methods used within the discipline.
  5. Give an accurate account of theoretical positions.
  6. Understand the complex relationship between cognitive development and physical development.
  7. Equip learners with the competence to express their own opinions clearly and coherently, in written and oral communication.
  8. Provide a thorough undergraduate base that prepares learners for postgraduate study.
  9. Produce learners who can think laterally, critically, creatively and those prepared for life-long learning.
  10. Produce learners who understand the principles of good citizenship.

Assessment Criteria

The following Associated Assessment Criteria applies across all the Exit Level Outcomes:

  1. Teach appropriate physical education according to a specific population, i.e. children, adults, elderly, obese, disabled for long-term health.
  2. Effectively communicate through participation in sport the role of sport in social development.
  3. Apply Ergonomic principles in a work environment.
  4. Conduct physiological and ergonomic assessments to evaluate athletes and workers performance.
  5. Organise sporting events in a school, club and community environment.
  6. Identify potential among individuals for sporting achievement and develop that potential to be fulfilled optimally.
  7. Design customised training qualifications according to a specific population (sportspeople, general population, etc.) and needs, utilising gymnasium equipment and monitor implementation to ensure execution is effective.
  8. Demonstrate knowledge of the correct techniques of exercising methods and workspace design.
  9. Plan and execute coaching sessions at various levels (provincial, national and international) and in multiple sports codes (netball, rugby, soccer and cricket).
  10. Apply first aid as well as general emergency care in the sports context.
  11. Demonstrate competency according to ISAK (international society for the advancement of Kinanthropometry) level 1, comprising body assessment of at least 20 individuals.
  12. Perform physical and motor ability assessments of various sportspeople (part of physiology).
  13. Plan assessment sessions for physical and motor characteristics.
  14. Record the progress of exercise participants and provide appropriate feedback, progress reports and recommend further adjustments to train qualifications as required.
  15. Collect and interpret data, and provide assessment reports according to international sports norms to sports coaches, supplying appropriate recommendations for improving physical and motor characteristics of individual team members.
  16. Utilise sports scientific equipment (heart rate monitors, tendo power analyser, SMART speed system, dartfish analysing software).
  17. Give practical advice on nutrition and health.
  18. Apply sports psychology theories and methods to specific situations and individuals.
  19. Manage, maintain and ensure optimum utilisation of sports facilities.
  20. Manage and organise team leagues and events.
  21. Organise tours for sports teams and individuals.
  22. Perform administrative duties of a sport department.
  23. Understand human behaviour in sport and aspects of the sport, e.g. psychological well-being and sport participation.
  24. Demonstrate familiarity with theories of social psychology and particular relevance in the sporting context.
  25. Conduct psychological assessments through testing utilizing different approaches.
  26. Recognise symptoms of abnormal behaviour and provide appropriate counselling.
  27. Effectively communicate through holistic exercise qualifications the importance that physical activity has for long-term health as well as disease prevention.

Integrated Assessment:

Integrated assessment is intended to assess the learner's ability to integrate the larger body of knowledge and competencies that are represented by overarching outcomes, either as a whole or as components of the qualification. Assessment includes formative and summative assessments, the former comprising assignments, worksheets, class tests and group work. Different mechanisms cater for learners' different learning styles and multiple intelligences when assessing learning outcomes, e.g. practicals, reports, oral presentations, portfolios, posters, case studies, projects, observations, role plays, essays etc. The practical assessment also assists learners to train their workplace skills. The practical assessments can also indicate in what field the learner will specialize. The assessment reflects learner performance and is an indicator of progress in acquiring the knowledge, skills and values that constitute the outcomes of modules and the qualification as a whole. The knowledge component is mainly assessed through written assessment and presentation, as well as through integrated assessment comprising the practical application of theory to case studies and mock-up scenarios. Skills and values needed for interaction in the broader social environment are imparted in the theoretical and practical contexts and applied in real-time during practicals in schools and the institution sports department. This is considered as an informal formative assessment as feedback is provided on-site in specific scenarios. Moreover, actual performance in the practical context informs the lecturer of the appropriateness or otherwise of teaching and learning strategies, providing for adjustment and improvement in teaching methodologies, curriculum sequence and content.

Formative Assessment:

Formative assessment provides learners with feedback on their performance, and to guide learners on how to improve their performance in the future. As such, formative assessment is designed to be for the benefit of learner learning rather than being for educational decision-making. Formative assessment serves to support the learner in the learning process towards the achievement of outcomes and to inform curriculum development. In the HMS department, formative assessment takes place on a fortnightly basis, with a minimum of 4 formative assessments per module constituting the course mark, and consists of class tests, assignments, and worksheets, for which feedback is provided before embarking on the next. Assessments are aimed at the integration of knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes, and insofar as possible, they are designed so that there are opportunities for learners to demonstrate the achievement of several outcomes within a single assessment task. Summative assessment performs the function of making a judgment on learner performance, and a minimum of two summative assessments per semester - or one per quarter - are required, with the summative assessment counting not more than 50% of the final mark.

Qualification Details

Type
National First Degree
NQF Level
07
Min. Credits
360
SAQA Source
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The University of Fort Hare is a public university located in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1916 and is one of the oldest universities in the country. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and management. It is known for its commitment to providing quality education and promoting social justice and equality. The University of Fort Hare has a diverse student body and is recognized for its contributions to research and community engagement.

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