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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Deal with common injuries, illnesses and special considerations in the context of physical activity |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
13924 | Deal with common injuries, illnesses and special considerations in the context of physical activity | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Sport | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 02 - Culture and Arts | Sport | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 10 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard in combination with context expertise standard(s) will be able to identify and recognize the signs, symptoms and risks associated with common illnesses, chronic diseases of lifestyle and injuries relative to physical activity and be able to describe the effects of exercise on these conditions relative to special populations. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
A learner aspiring to complete this unit standard must have been assessed competent against the following unit standards:
It is assumed that a learner wishing to enter a programme leading to this unit standard has workplace literacy and communication equivalent to NQF Level 4 and numeracy equivalent to NQF Level 3 Provide for safety and risk management in sport, fitness or recreation NQF level 5 |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Guides to the scope and complexity of the specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge are provided in bullet points beneath each. These are prefaced by "for example" since they are neither comprehensive nor necessarily appropriate to all contexts. Alternatives must however be comparable in scope and complexity. These are intended only as a general guide to scope and complexity of what is required. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of exercise for persons with risk factors. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of exercise for persons with risk factors, for chronic diseases of lifestyle
For example: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
When conducting assessments, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the Unit Standards being assessed.
They must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge. As each situation is different, it will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which practitioners are working. These activities and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment. The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a practitioner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a practitioner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Assessment should include practical demonstration of competence, either in the workplace or through work-realistic, out-of-classroom simulation. A range of assessment methods should be used, including: Direct observation - watch the practitioner carry out the task or produce a desired outcome during the course of his or her normal work under normal workplace conditions Product sample - examine the outcomes previously produced by the practitioner Simulation of a specific task - set a specific task for the practitioner to demonstrate in a simulated environment Questioning (verbal or written) - ask relevant questions linked to the unit standard Testimony - collect a portfolio of evidence from suitable people (e.g.: reports from a third party) Integrated assessment It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the overall number of assessment 'events'. Assessing the following will ensure that the specific outcomes, essential embedded knowledge and critical-cross-field outcomes are assessed: Demonstrated ability to make DECISIONS about practice and to ACT accordingly: 1. Identifies and explains risk factors associated with chronic disease and exercise (e.g. disadvantages of exercise for participants who are in the inflamed stage of rheumatoid arthritis) 2. Explains benefits associated with exercise and chronic diseases of lifestyle (e.g. the benefits of moderate physical activity in controlling diabetes and or elevated blood pressure) 3. Advises on the implications of exercise for participant with common illnesses and offers recommendations (e.g. participant with flu and what decisions to make about exercising) Demonstrated ability to learn from our actions and to ADAPT PERFORMANCE: 4. Advises participant with an injury and adapts exercise 5. Makes adaptations to exercise programme for participant with HIV/Aids 6. Assesses extent of injury and refers to appropriate professional |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Advise on the implications of exercise for persons with common illnesses and conditions. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Advise on the implications of exercise for persons with common illnesses and conditions and recommend accordingly:
For example: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
When conducting assessments, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the Unit Standards being assessed.
They must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge. As each situation is different, it will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which practitioners are working. These activities and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment. The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a practitioner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a practitioner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Assessment should include practical demonstration of competence, either in the workplace or through work-realistic, out-of-classroom simulation. A range of assessment methods should be used, including: Direct observation - watch the practitioner carry out the task or produce a desired outcome during the course of his or her normal work under normal workplace conditions Product sample - examine the outcomes previously produced by the practitioner Simulation of a specific task - set a specific task for the practitioner to demonstrate in a simulated environment Questioning (verbal or written) - ask relevant questions linked to the unit standard Testimony - collect a portfolio of evidence from suitable people (e.g.: reports from a third party) Integrated assessment It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the overall number of assessment 'events'. Assessing the following will ensure that the specific outcomes, essential embedded knowledge and critical-cross-field outcomes are assessed: Demonstrated ability to make DECISIONS about practice and to ACT accordingly: 1. Identifies and explains risk factors associated with chronic disease and exercise (e.g. disadvantages of exercise for participants who are in the inflamed stage of rheumatoid arthritis) 2. Explains benefits associated with exercise and chronic diseases of lifestyle (e.g. the benefits of moderate physical activity in controlling diabetes and or elevated blood pressure) 3. Advises on the implications of exercise for participant with common illnesses and offers recommendations (e.g. participant with flu and what decisions to make about exercising) Demonstrated ability to learn from our actions and to ADAPT PERFORMANCE: 4. Advises participant with an injury and adapts exercise 5. Makes adaptations to exercise programme for participant with HIV/Aids 6. Assesses extent of injury and refers to appropriate professional |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Advise of the implications of exercise for persons with common injuries |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Advise of the implications of exercise for persons with common injuries:
For example: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
When conducting assessments, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the Unit Standards being assessed.
They must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge. As each situation is different, it will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which practitioners are working. These activities and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment. The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a practitioner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a practitioner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Assessment should include practical demonstration of competence, either in the workplace or through work-realistic, out-of-classroom simulation. A range of assessment methods should be used, including: Direct observation - watch the practitioner carry out the task or produce a desired outcome during the course of his or her normal work under normal workplace conditions Product sample - examine the outcomes previously produced by the practitioner Simulation of a specific task - set a specific task for the practitioner to demonstrate in a simulated environment Questioning (verbal or written) - ask relevant questions linked to the unit standard Testimony - collect a portfolio of evidence from suitable people (e.g.: reports from a third party) Integrated assessment It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the overall number of assessment 'events'. Assessing the following will ensure that the specific outcomes, essential embedded knowledge and critical-cross-field outcomes are assessed: Demonstrated ability to make DECISIONS about practice and to ACT accordingly: 1. Identifies and explains risk factors associated with chronic disease and exercise (e.g. disadvantages of exercise for participants who are in the inflamed stage of rheumatoid arthritis) 2. Explains benefits associated with exercise and chronic diseases of lifestyle (e.g. the benefits of moderate physical activity in controlling diabetes and or elevated blood pressure) 3. Advises on the implications of exercise for participant with common illnesses and offers recommendations (e.g. participant with flu and what decisions to make about exercising) Demonstrated ability to learn from our actions and to ADAPT PERFORMANCE: 4. Advises participant with an injury and adapts exercise 5. Makes adaptations to exercise programme for participant with HIV/Aids 6. Assesses extent of injury and refers to appropriate professional |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Inform on the benefits and risks of physical activity for people with communicable diseases. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Inform on the benefits and risks of physical activity for people with communicable diseases:
For example: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
When conducting assessments, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the Unit Standards being assessed.
They must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge. As each situation is different, it will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which practitioners are working. These activities and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment. The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a practitioner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a practitioner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Assessment should include practical demonstration of competence, either in the workplace or through work-realistic, out-of-classroom simulation. A range of assessment methods should be used, including: Direct observation - watch the practitioner carry out the task or produce a desired outcome during the course of his or her normal work under normal workplace conditions Product sample - examine the outcomes previously produced by the practitioner Simulation of a specific task - set a specific task for the practitioner to demonstrate in a simulated environment Questioning (verbal or written) - ask relevant questions linked to the unit standard Testimony - collect a portfolio of evidence from suitable people (e.g.: reports from a third party) Integrated assessment It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the overall number of assessment 'events'. Assessing the following will ensure that the specific outcomes, essential embedded knowledge and critical-cross-field outcomes are assessed: Demonstrated ability to make DECISIONS about practice and to ACT accordingly: 1. Identifies and explains risk factors associated with chronic disease and exercise (e.g. disadvantages of exercise for participants who are in the inflamed stage of rheumatoid arthritis) 2. Explains benefits associated with exercise and chronic diseases of lifestyle (e.g. the benefits of moderate physical activity in controlling diabetes and or elevated blood pressure) 3. Advises on the implications of exercise for participant with common illnesses and offers recommendations (e.g. participant with flu and what decisions to make about exercising) Demonstrated ability to learn from our actions and to ADAPT PERFORMANCE: 4. Advises participant with an injury and adapts exercise 5. Makes adaptations to exercise programme for participant with HIV/Aids 6. Assesses extent of injury and refers to appropriate professional |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Assess and refer participant to relevant professional should they require further intervention. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Assess and refer participant to relevant professional should they require further intervention:
For example: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
When conducting assessments, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the Unit Standards being assessed.
They must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge. As each situation is different, it will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which practitioners are working. These activities and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment. The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a practitioner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a practitioner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Assessment should include practical demonstration of competence, either in the workplace or through work-realistic, out-of-classroom simulation. A range of assessment methods should be used, including: Direct observation - watch the practitioner carry out the task or produce a desired outcome during the course of his or her normal work under normal workplace conditions Product sample - examine the outcomes previously produced by the practitioner Simulation of a specific task - set a specific task for the practitioner to demonstrate in a simulated environment Questioning (verbal or written) - ask relevant questions linked to the unit standard Testimony - collect a portfolio of evidence from suitable people (e.g.: reports from a third party) Integrated assessment It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the overall number of assessment 'events'. Assessing the following will ensure that the specific outcomes, essential embedded knowledge and critical-cross-field outcomes are assessed: Demonstrated ability to make DECISIONS about practice and to ACT accordingly: 1. Identifies and explains risk factors associated with chronic disease and exercise (e.g. disadvantages of exercise for participants who are in the inflamed stage of rheumatoid arthritis) 2. Explains benefits associated with exercise and chronic diseases of lifestyle (e.g. the benefits of moderate physical activity in controlling diabetes and or elevated blood pressure) 3. Advises on the implications of exercise for participant with common illnesses and offers recommendations (e.g. participant with flu and what decisions to make about exercising) Demonstrated ability to learn from our actions and to ADAPT PERFORMANCE: 4. Advises participant with an injury and adapts exercise 5. Makes adaptations to exercise programme for participant with HIV/Aids 6. Assesses extent of injury and refers to appropriate professional |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution, which is accredited by the relevant ETQA. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The qualifying learner is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of:
1. Public health issues (e.g. communicable diseases) 2. Dealing with emergencies 3. Sports, exercises injuries 4. Environmental factors 5. CPR 6. Sport, fitness and recreation safety 7. Etiology of common injuries 8. Communicable / non-communicable diseases 9. Exercise risks and benefits 10. Medication and exercise 11. Understand ECG 12. Understand METS and exercise recommendations according to that 13. Injury mechanism, recommendations and exercise adaptations 14. Common conditions of inactivity 15. Contra-indications for exercise and chronic diseases |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Problem solving relates to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of exercise for persons with risk factors, for chronic diseases of lifestyle For example: Assess and refer participant to relevant professional should they require further intervention: For example: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Teamwork relates to:
Advise on the implications of exercise for persons with common illnesses and conditions and recommend accordingly: For example: Advise of the implications of exercise for persons with common injuries: For example: Assess and refer participant to relevant professional should they require further intervention: For example: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Self-organisation and management relates to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of exercise for persons with risk factors, for chronic diseases of lifestyle For example: Advise on the implications of exercise for persons with common illnesses and conditions and recommend accordingly: For example: Advise of the implications of exercise for persons with common injuries: For example: Inform on the benefits and risks of physical activity for people with communicable diseases: For example: Assess and refer participant to relevant professional should they require further intervention: For example: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Information evaluation relates to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of exercise for persons with risk factors, for chronic diseases of lifestyle For example: Advise on the implications of exercise for persons with common illnesses and conditions and recommend accordingly: For example: Advise of the implications of exercise for persons with common injuries: For example: Inform on the benefits and risks of physical activity for people with communicable diseases: For example: Assess and refer participant to relevant professional should they require further intervention: For example: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communication relates to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of exercise for persons with risk factors, for chronic diseases of lifestyle For example: Advise of the implications of exercise for persons with common injuries: For example: Inform on the benefits and risks of physical activity for people with communicable diseases: For example: Assess and refer participant to relevant professional should they require further intervention: For example: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use of science and technology relates to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of exercise for persons with risk factors, for chronic diseases of lifestyle For example: Advise on the implications of exercise for persons with common illnesses and conditions and recommend accordingly: For example: Advise of the implications of exercise for persons with common injuries: For example: Inform on the benefits and risks of physical activity for people with communicable diseases: For example: Assess and refer participant to relevant professional should they require further intervention: For example: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Inter-relatedness of systems relates to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of exercise for persons with risk factors, for chronic diseases of lifestyle For example: Advise on the implications of exercise for persons with common illnesses and conditions and recommend accordingly: For example: Advise of the implications of exercise for persons with common injuries: For example: Inform on the benefits and risks of physical activity for people with communicable diseases: For example: Assess and refer participant to relevant professional should they require further intervention: For example: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Professional development relates to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of exercise for persons with risk factors, for chronic diseases of lifestyle For example: Advise on the implications of exercise for persons with common illnesses and conditions and recommend accordingly: For example: Advise of the implications of exercise for persons with common injuries: For example: Inform on the benefits and risks of physical activity for people with communicable diseases: For example: Assess and refer participant to relevant professional should they require further intervention: For example: |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Demonstration of the knowledge and skills outlined in this unit standard must be consistent with the principles of:
1. Respecting the natural and cultural environment. 2. Accepting and maintaining a non-discriminatory attitude towards diversity including, For example: differences in gender, race, religion, physical ability and culture. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 67691 | National Diploma: Fitness | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
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