Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Vision
Purpose
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Qualification type
Postgraduate Diploma
Credits
120
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 Johannesburg
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 02 - Culture and Arts
Subfield
Sport
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
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
Purpose
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the ability
- To distinguish the visual requirements in sport.
- To suggest sport vision correction.
- To have knowledge and skills in testing of visual performance.
- To demonstrate reflexive competencies in management of sports vision in practice.
Entry requirements and RPL
Applied competence as outcomes
Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to
- Understanding and disseminate relevant literature on a level 7 (NQF).
- Apply theory in the practise, scientific field and everyday life.
- Perform scientific research at a post-graduate level.
Recognition of prior learning
A learner who claims to have achieved entry requirements through experiental learning will be assessed. If the learner is found to be competent, the learner may gain:
- Access.
- Advanced placement.
- Or recognition of certificate status will be granted on condition of continuing education.
Rules of Access
Learners with a qualification in optometry (B Optom, Dipl Optom) as registered optometric practitioners would be gaining access. Learners with other qualifications in sport, psychology or related field would be required to complete the set modules in the Optometry programme.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
Total number of credits
- 200
Minimum credits required at specific levels or maximum credits where these exceed the minima specified
Level 7
- Fundamental modules: 60
- Core modules: 140
Exit level outcomes
The learners will be capable of independently demonstrating
- The identification a visual related problems in sport and promote solving by improving visual requirements in sports.
- Work effectively with all stakeholders to promote effective vision in sports.
- Designing, organising and managing of their interventions in a practice as well as in the community.
- Skills as a consultant who can integrate scientific knowledge with clinical insight to diagnose and manage visual and ocular disorders.
- Communication skills in effectively improving the visual aspects involved in sports.
- The use of science and technology effectively for promoting the assessment and eye care of participants in sport.
- An understanding of the world as a set of related systems, so as to create awareness of the need to co-operate with all the sectors within the community to bring about positive change.
- Reflecting on and exploring various strategies in the practice, fieldwork, internet and other sources, to learn more effectively.
- A contribution in society in general but specifically as a sports vision practitioner.
- A recognition and understanding of the multicultural local, national and global communities and to participate as a responsible citizen.
11.A contribution to the full range of opportunities in the optometric and specifically sports environment.
- An ability to develop entrepreneurial opportunities in the field of optometry and sports science as well as coaching.
Associated assessment criteria
The learners can
1.
- Identify visual related problems in sports.
- Promote solving by improving visual requirements in sports.
2.
- Work effectively with all stakeholders to promote effective vision in sports.
- Reflect on own contribution in the team.
3.
- Design, organise and manage their interventions in a practice and in the community.
4.
- Integrate scientific knowledge with clinical insight to diagnose and manage visual and ocular disorders.
5.
- Communication skills in effectively improving the visual aspects involved in sports.
6.
- The use of science and technology effectively for promoting the assessment and eye care of participants in sport.
7.
- An understanding of the world as a set of related systems, so as to create awareness of the need to co-operate with all sectors within the community to bring about positive change.
8.
- Reflect on and explore various strategies in the practice, fieldwork, internet and other sources, to learn more effectively.
9.
- Contribute in society in general but specifically as a sports vision practitioner.
10.
- Recognize and understand the multicultural local, national and global communities and to participate as a responsible citizen.
11.
- Make a contribution to the full range of opportunities in the optometric and specifically sports environment.
12.
- An ability to develop entrepreneurial opportunities in the field of optometry and sports science as well as coaching.
Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved
Formative assessment practices that will be implemented
- Learners will continuously be assessed during modules via informal and formal theory tests, tutorials, assignments, group projects and peer 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 practical and written examination.
Pass requirements that will be implemented
- To gain access to summative assessment learners have to acquire a minimum of 50% in the formative assessment.
- To pass the modules learners have to gain a minimum of 50% as a combination of the formative and summative assessment.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Access to qualifications on a lower level
- Some of the modules might later be electives in the fourth year of the B Optom course.
Access to qualifications on the same level
- Learners would preferably have completed all the modules in the graduate Optometry programme.
Access to qualifications on a higher level
- Having obtained this qualification, the following possibilities for further study of higher education programme exist: A master's degree (level 8) program at any higher education institution.
International comparability
N/A
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
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