Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Biokinetics

Purpose

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with applied competence in the analysis, interpretation, and application of Biokinetic principles in the fitness and health industry. The learner should be able to take strategic decisions in the context of Biokinetics, and to assess any internal or external decision impacting on applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of Biokinetics as practice.

Rationale

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the institution concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds with the required NQF Level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through recognition of prior learning learners may gain access, advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they continue their studies at this institution.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Commerce in Sport Management, NQF Level 7.

The learner should be able to

1. Demonstrate their ability to apply the theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of biokinetics at post-graduate level and reflect on the decisions made. (Problem-solving skills)
2. Plan and apply research in biokinetics, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on biokinetic issues correctly on a post-graduate level by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken. (Research skills)
3. Communicate effectively in writing and orally with the different role-players in the field of biokinetics utilising different modes of communication and reflecting on the application made. (Communication skills)
4. Develop an accountable theoretical and practical macro-vision of biokinetics locally, provincially/regionally and nationally.
5. Effectively and responsibly organise and co-ordinate resources and opportunities in the field of biokinetics by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application (including entrepreneurship, where relevant) as well as accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of biokinetics. (Entrepreneurship; self responsibility skills)
6. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationship with others and work effectively in a biokinetic and multi-disciplinary team by implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation thereof. (Team ship)
7. Utilise appropriate biokinetic technology (measurement, rehabilitation and exercise equipment) effectively in the biokinetic environment. (Technological and environmental literacy)
8. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the various capabilities of a biokineticist. (Explore learning strategies)
9. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of biokinetic capabilities and professional values in fitness and health. (Promote citizenship)
10. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards people of different sport communities and the role players in the biokinetic-industry effectively by applying the appropriate principles and reflecting on the application made. (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)
11. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills that will give them the edge to enter into the different sectors of the biokinetic-industry as specialists. (Employment seeking skills)

1. Can the learners demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems correctly in the field of biokinetics by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made? (Problem solving skills)
2. Are the learners able to plan and execute/undertake research in the field of biokinetics correctly, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on biokinetic issues by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken? (Research skills)
3. Can the learners communicate effectively orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of biokinetics by applying the principles of communication using different modes of communication and reflecting on the application made? (Communication skills)
4. Have the learners developed an accountable theoretical and practical macro-vision of biokinetics locally, provincially/regionally, internationally and nationally? (Development of macro vision)
5. Are learners able to effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of biokinetics by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application made (including entrepreneurship, where relevant) as well as accept responsibility for their own activities in the field of biokinetics? (Entrepreneurial/responsibility skills)
6. Can the learners practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a biokinetic and multidisciplinary team by implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation made? (Team ship)
7. Are the learners able to utilise appropriate technology (example: testing, rehabilitation and measurement equipment) effectively in the biokinetic environment? (Technological and environmental literacy)
8. Are the learners able to explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the various capabilities of a biokinetics? (Explore learning strategies)
9. Are the learners able to promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of biokinetic capabilities in fitness and health? (Promoting citizenship)
10. Are the learners able to practice social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the people of different communities and the role players in the biokinetic industry effectively by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made? (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)
11. Do the learners demonstrate acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the biokinetic industry by applying the theoretical principles of employment seeking skills and reflect on the application thereof? (Employment seeking skills)

Integrated Assessment

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented

Formative assessment is aimed at the development of a life-long learning culture based on continuous self-study and comprises the following: practical and class assignments, essays, presentations, informal class tests, formal module tests in written or oral mode; research that leads to scientific assignments, self-assessment and group-assessment.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a three hour written or oral examination at the end of each module on the study material covered in the module or other modules already passed.