Bachelor of Human Movement Science Honours in Coaching Science

Purpose

The purpose of qualification is to equip students with advanced and specialized knowledge of Coaching Science and Game Analysis together with the accompanying skills, competencies and attitudes. Specifically, these translate to equipping sport coaches with the skills and knowledge that they need to coach and manage sport participants effectively. Successful learners will be absorbed in the sport coaching field from beginner to pre-elite level.

The qualification provides a multidisciplinary, theoretical understanding of sport coaching and aims at presenting knowledge, applied knowledge and skills for the successful development of athletes in the school, club, and provincial sectors.

The qualification is redesigned to reflect the purpose, outcome and curricula consistent with a Higher Education Sub-FrameWork (HESQF) Honours (Level 8) and is structured around core theoretical areas and includes research into Coaching Science.

Rationale

The learning qualification addresses the need for training in respect of specialist knowledge and skills in the field of coaching science, and for an in-depth understanding of the implications for athletes and coaches in both rural and urban areas, in order to provide South Africa with sufficient numbers of graduates in Coaching Science (sport coaching and game analysis) with a clear and growing understanding of the place of Human Movement Science in the sport coaching industry, who will be able to function optimally within the South Africa (SA) coaching framework.

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) have developed and are in the process of implementing a South African coaching framework which is aligned with the global coaching framework.

The qualification will produce graduates who will be appropriately educated to function optimally within the SA coaching framework.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

• RPL will be considered according to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) RPL Policy.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement for admission is

• Bachelor's Degree with Human Movement Science.

This qualification comprises of compulsory module at Level 8 totaling 127 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 127 Credits

• Applied Statistics, 6 Credits.
• Research Methodology, 5 Credits.
• Research Methodology, 3 Credits.
• Research Methodology, 3 Credits.
• Treatise, 30 Credits.
• Coaching Science, 30 Credits.
• Game Analysis, 30 Credits.
• Human Movement.
• Science Practice, 20 Credits.

1. In-depth knowledge of contemporary theories, concepts and methods in the fields of Coaching Science and Game Analysis, and the competence to apply such knowledge and methods to sport coaching and game analysis problems and situations with full cognisance of the social, ethical and environmental implications of decisions, actions and recommendations.
2. Engagement in independent learning and research activities by conducting relevant research on a selected coaching science-related topic while adhering to appropriate research principles and protocol and applying appropriate research methods and analytical techniques.
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse and solve unfamiliar problems in selected specialised fields of coaching science by applying human movement science knowledge, techniques and processes, and critically cross examining and evaluating multiple sources of knowledge.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Application of contemporary theories, concepts and methods within the sub-components of coaching science to sport coaching and game analysis.
• Analysis and critical evaluation of key performance indicators in order to align them with the specific sport team strategy to develop athletes and improve team performance.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• Identify and formulate a pertinent sport coaching-related research problem, question or issue related to sport science or game analysis, and independent research is conducted by applying appropriate research protocols, methods and analytical techniques, including.
• Demonstrate a literature search that contextualise and frames the research problem, question or issue and outline the area of investigation theoretical framework for the research design and the identification, motivation and description of the most suitable method(s) of investigation
• Collect, analyse, the processing and interpreting of relevant date by making use of appropriate data collection techniques, analytical tools and the appropriate software, the aim being to determine the impact of single deterministic and multiple deterministic variables on dependent variables.
• Prepare and present a research report with well-formulated findings, conclusions and recommendations, in the form of an academic treatise, meeting academic and scientific discourse and style conventions.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Demonstrate level-appropriate competence by identifying, contextualising, analysing and addressing typical challenges faced regularly by sport coaches in the identified areas, applying knowledge of relevant theories, principles, concepts, practices and techniques.
• Evaluate options, strategies proposed and well-motivated recommendations are made and communicated.
• Critical awareness is shown by identifying and debating various schools of thought that result in different perspectives and approaches in dealing with typical coaching issues, such as diverse inter-personal relationships and unethical behaviours by athletes.

Integrated Assessment

The research project is used for Integrated Assessment.