Bachelor of Sports Science Honours
Health Sciences and Social Services - Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Overview
This qualification offers various specialisations in Sports Science, providing learners with advanced competencies and deep progressive knowledge in Movement and Sport Science at the first post-graduate level. The focus is on preparing individuals for employment in both public and private sectors, including formal and informal settings, in areas such as sports science, coaching science, and sports management. Emphasis is placed on rural sport development.
Purpose of the Qualification
- Develop deep progressive knowledge in Movement and Sport Science
- Advance competencies at the first post-graduate level
- Prepare individuals for employment in sports science, coaching science, and sports management
- Emphasize rural sport development
- Develop critical and analytical problem-solving skills for applied and academic research
- Provide South African sport with qualified professionals for the growing field
Notes: This qualification includes various specialisations in Sports Science. Please refer to specific information on the specialisations for further details.
Outcomes
- Communicate effectively with peers, in a variety of modes, in the discourse of Movement and Sport Science.
- Demonstrate responsible and effective time management and organization of projects and research, meeting personal objectives and negotiated deadlines.
- To interact with increasing self-confidence, as a member of a team or group in a variety of discussion and problem-solving situations.
- Exhibit a detailed knowledge and understanding of human movement and sport science, and be able to identify and solve problems in these areas through critical and creative thinking.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently in developing a deeper understanding of specified areas of the subject.
- Develop applied competencies in the use of science and technology in relation to sport-specific disciplines.
- Manage data and information effectively, through the collection, storage, analysis, synthesis, presentation and critical evaluation, using a variety of analytical methods and techniques.
- Exhibit the necessary skills to successfully carry out a research project of limited scope.
Assessment Criteria
Integrated Assessment: The assessment criteria for this qualification are fulfilled by demonstrating the desired outcomes (mentioned above) through successful completion of all components of the qualification. These criteria are assessed through a variety of methods including tests, assignments, and formal examinations, both written and oral.
A key aspect of the assessment process is a short supervised research project. This project is evaluated through oral presentations as well as a written report. This component allows students to showcase their research skills and ability to communicate their findings effectively.
Integrated assessment is also conducted through written examinations, which test the students' understanding of the material covered in the qualification. These assessments, along with the research project, provide a comprehensive evaluation of the students' knowledge and skills in the subject area.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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