Master of Science in Human Movement Science
This qualification will produce much-needed professionals specialising in the fields of Human Movement Science
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Zululand
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Environmental Sciences
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
This qualification will produce much-needed professionals specialising in the fields of Human Movement Science
Entry requirements and RPL
An undergraduate degree in the field or associated field.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Demonstration of the ability to conduct research through the planning, execution and verbal plus written presentation of results.
- The mini research project involves a seminar presentation of methodology at commencement, a further seminar presentation of results at conclusion followed by the submission of a written dissertation.
- Demonstration of the ability to gather, collate and interpret diverse information by undertaking written reviews of specified scientific topics.
- Demonstration of the ability to organise and undertake practical work as well as co-operate in a team during the conduct of research.
- Demonstrating a certain level of competency in statistical and computer use.
- Demonstration of the ability to assimilate, interpret and summarise information through written exams on specified topics.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated assessment
- Collective departmental assessment of seminars focusing on all aspects of presentation as well as knowledge of the subject, insight into problems and how to solve them.
- Specialist assessment of the merits of the dissertation.
- Assessment of review topics.
- Internal as well as external assessment of written examinations.
- Practical competency and the ability to work in a team is assessed as part of the research project.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Graduates in Biological Science would also qualify to undertake an Honours in Human Movement Science. They would be equiped to handle the slight change in emphasis. The converse also applies.
This honours coarse may afford specialisation in one of a number of directions in the field of Human Movement Science.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
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