University of Venda

Advanced Diploma in Sport Management

Culture and Arts - Sport

Purpose and Rationale

Qualification Purpose:

  • Train competent professionals to elevate the standard of sport, sport participation, and development in the country and provinces.
  • Educate professionals in sport, sport management (clubs and teams), sport marketing, entrepreneurship, and securing sponsorships.
  • Provide career pathways in sport management and community sport responsibilities.

Rationale:

  • Sport positively influences youth development physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
  • Effective sports management is crucial for achieving positive outcomes.
  • In post-independent South Africa, a sport management qualification is essential due to challenges in sports development.
  • The Advanced Diploma in Sport Management focuses on managing sports, people, programs, sport consultation, and sport entrepreneurship.
  • The qualification aims to promote sport standards, increase sport participation, and provide trained professionals for various sports settings such as schools, clubs, and sports federations.

Outcomes

  1. Apply advanced knowledge of the theory and application of principles of sport management.
  2. Assess and evaluate best practices in sport management.
  3. Manage the specific field in sport and recreation.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

  • Acquire relevant management and organisational theories and skills required by sports managers and administrators.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of available resources within the community for sports managers and administrators.
  • Apply skills and competence of sport management in diverse settings.
  • Understand strategies adopted by sports organisers to source funds for the sports sector.
  • Understand skills and competencies required to navigate litigious challenges within the field of sport.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

  • Demonstrate practical ability in evaluating and assessing the competency of individuals and sports personnel.
  • Evaluate the management of sports infrastructures, both outdoor and indoor.
  • Demonstrate the ability to assess sports programmes in terms of their effectiveness.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

  • Conduct participation in competitions, meetings, and sporting activities.
  • Demonstrate leadership through decision-making and conflict resolution.
  • Establish and manage a sports clinic.
  • Demonstrate acquired knowledge and values in entrepreneurial activities.
  • Collect, analyse, and interpret information to make informed decisions.
  • Display skills and competence in purchases and supplies for sports.

Integrated Assessment:

  • Incorporate an integrated assessment approach to integrate theory and practice.
  • Theory assessment methods include class tests, semester tests, final examinations, essays/assignments, oral presentations, and simulations.
  • Practical assessment methods include write-ups, projects, practical tests and examinations, and simulations.
  • Experiential learning involves gaining workplace experience, efficiency, self-confidence, practical coaching and refereeing, organizing sport events, administrative work in Sport Management, and conducting fieldwork in recreation and outdoor adventure.

Qualification Details

Type
Advanced Diploma
NQF Level
07
Min. Credits
120
SAQA Source
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University of Venda
Description
The University of Venda (UNIVEN) is a comprehensive university located in Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Established in 1982, it is one of the newer universities in the country. UNIVEN offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, education, health sciences, agriculture, and management sciences. The university is committed to providing quality education, research, and community engagement, with a focus on addressing the socio-economic challenges faced by the region. UNIVEN also promotes inclusivity and diversity, striving to create an environment that fosters personal and intellectual growth for its students.

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