Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Human Movement Science
Culture and Arts - Sport
Purpose and Rationale
Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Human Movement Science
Purpose:
The purpose of the Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Human Movement Science is to produce learners who can address specific needs that exist in the various disciplines of sports science. It aims to prepare learners for research-based postgraduate study and academic careers. The qualification also aims to provide an interdisciplinary academic environment for the study of sports science and kinesiology in an African context.
Key objectives include:
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Research Capability: Providing learners with the capacity to conduct research in high-performance centres and laboratories.
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Enhanced Teaching Skills: Equipping learners to teach specialized physical education to specific age groups with consideration for maturity and growth.
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Specialized Population Correlation: Understanding how physical activity correlates to specialized populations with non-communicable diseases to improve quality of life.
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Talent Identification Programs: Applying scientifically formulated talent identification and developmental programs to optimize sporting potential.
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Assessment Protocol Development: Compiling scientific-based assessment protocols for evaluating athletic and human performance in high-performance centres.
Rationale:
The qualification is developed in alignment with international, national, and provincial objectives emphasizing the need for specialized professionals in the sports science field. With a focus on building research capacity, it aims to contribute to independent, high-quality research in areas such as physical activity for health promotion, exercise physiology, sport management, biomechanics, and motor learning.
Key aspects of the rationale include:
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Lack of Trained Scientists: South Africa lacks well-trained scientists capable of high-quality research.
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Legislation Support: Policies such as the National Sport and Recreation Act highlight the importance of specialization in sports science.
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Research Promotion: Emphasizing the promotion of research as a core university activity to address local, regional, and national needs.
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Social Development Impact: Contributing to the social development of communities through physical activity and health promotion initiatives.
This qualification aims to produce capable researchers and professionals in sports science, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and addressing the needs of the industry locally and internationally.
Outcomes
- Conduct independent research in a specific field of interest within sports science.
- Collect, analyse, organise, and evaluate information and ideas from a variety of sources in various fields and specific disciplines.
- Apply specialised knowledge of sports psychology with individuals participating in sports in various fields and disciplines to solve problems.
- Correlate physical activity to specialised populations for example individuals with non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity thus improving quality of life through physical activity.
- Ethically apply scientifically formulated talent identification and developmental programs to optimise sporting potential.
- Present advanced organisational skills in terms of communication, administration, management of sports teams and management of sports events.
- Compile scientific-based assessment protocol to assess athletic and human performance in high-performance centres.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Synthesize and apply knowledge in research methods and techniques within sports science.
- Identify and solve complex research problems through advanced information development.
- Present a dissertation meeting scientific writing standards.
- Act ethically within research parameters.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Critically evaluate and integrate information from different sources.
- Connect theories to problems in relevant fields.
- Apply knowledge to authentic scenarios across fields.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Identify, analyze, and solve complex abstract problems.
- Offer informed suggestions for problem-solving at various levels.
- Generate alternative strategies for problem-solving.
- Critically evaluate theoretical standpoints.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Develop physical activity programs for individuals with non-communicable diseases.
- Provide in-depth discussions on nutrition for well-being.
- Plan conditioning programs for various sports activities.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Select appropriate technology for measurements and talent identification.
- Consider ethics in sports science.
- Respect psychological health and physical environment of others.
- Discuss sport as an educational tool for social empowerment.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Develop management plans for individual athletes and sports teams.
- Demonstrate emotional maturity and effective communication.
- Display work ethics and responsibility towards athletes and community.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Assess athletes in various sports and contexts.
- Understand theoretical models in sports psychology.
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:
- Formative assessments include assignments, tests, and worksheets.
- Summative assessments include examinations, research reports, and tests.
- Two summative assessments per semester, not exceeding 50% of the final mark.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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