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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Promote sound policies about sport nutrition 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14468  Promote sound policies about sport nutrition 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Sport 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Sport 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  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 provide sport performers with information and recommendations about proper sport nutrition and the use of ergogenic aids.

In addition the learner will be well positioned to extend their learning and practice to other areas where encouraging a proper relationship between nutrition and performance can enhance performance, or to strive toward unit standards and practice at higher levels.

Competent qualifying learners will be able to make recommendations about meeting sport nutrition needs as well as provide information about legal and illegal substances, thus support sports performers in making decisions compatible with their health and long-term involvement in sport. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that a learner attempting this unit standard will show competence in communication and numeracy equivalent to NQF level 5. Learners also must have successfully completed the National Certificate in Coaching Science NQF level 5 as prerequisite learning. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Guides to the scope and complexity of the specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge are provided in examples for each outcome. 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 the scope and complexity of what is required. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Explain the rationale supporting nutritional recommendations and guidelines for healthy eating a sport performance. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
For example:
  • Discuss the role of diet in weight management for sport, specifically in relation to body fat percentages.
  • Explain the role of vitamins, minerals, micronutrients, antioxidants, etc., in a healthy diet for sport. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe nutritional strategies for optimising sport performance. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    For example:
  • Define the terms training diet, competition diet, and recovery diet.
  • Explain the processes and purposes of the following: bulking-up, hydration; re-hydration, carbohydrate loading.
  • Explain diet in terms of energy requirements, energy expenditure, kilojoules, etc.
  • Explain the benefits of following specific diets for training, competition and recovery. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify strategies to assist performers with financial constraints on access to proper nutrition. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Describe the economics of proper nutrition.
  • Discuss the role of the family, peers, cultural diversity, etc., in choices about nutrition. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Examine the impact of ergogenic aides and drugs on sport performance. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Discuss the impact of drug and alcohol abuse on sport performance.
  • Review current literature on the effects of popular ergogenic aids on sport performance.
  • Contrast the short-term and long-term impact of the use of selected ergogenic aids and harmful substances on sport performance. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Discuss current policies regarding ergogenic aids and procedures for drug testing in sport. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    For example:
  • Review recent literature on banned substances in sport.
  • Prepare a brochure to acquaint sports performers with current procedures for drug testing and doping control in South Africa.
  • Acquaint performers with Drug-free Sport in South Africa 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Identify criteria for identifying performers in need of specialist nutritional assessment and advice. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    For example:
  • Describe the behavioral characteristics of performers with eating disorders.
  • Access key resources and professionals in the area of sport nutrition.
  • Explain the role of a sports nutritionist to performers. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQAs policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation; in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between ETQAs (including professional bodies); and in terms of the moderation guideline detailed under point 4 immediately below.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification.

    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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
  • Sport nutrition.
  • Economics of nutrition.
  • Physiology of energy systems.
  • Physiological demands of specific sports.
  • Physiological demands of different phases of training.
  • Physiological basis of ergogenic aids.
  • Drug testing procedures.
  • Drug Free Sport. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem solving relates to specific outcomes:
  • Identify strategies to assist performers with financial constraints on access to proper nutrition.
  • Identify criteria for identifying performers in need of specialist nutritional assessment and advice. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and management relates to specific outcomes:
  • Discuss current policies regarding ergogenic aids and procedures for drug testing in sport.
  • Identify criteria for identifying performers in need of specialist nutritional assessment and advice. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation relates to specific outcomes:
  • Explain the rationale supporting nutritional recommendations and guidelines for healthy eating a sport performance.
  • Describe nutritional strategies for optimising sport performance.
  • Examine the impact of ergogenic aides and drugs on sport performance.
  • Discuss current policies regarding ergogenic aids and procedures for drug testing in sport. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication relates to specific outcomes:
  • Explain the rationale supporting nutritional recommendations and guidelines for healthy eating a sport performance
  • Discuss current policies regarding ergogenic aids and procedures for drug testing in sport. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use of science and technology relates to specific outcome:
  • Describe nutritional strategies for optimising sport performance
  • Examine the impact of ergogenic aides and drugs on sport performance.
  • Discuss current policies regarding ergogenic aids and procedures for drug testing in sport. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-relatedness of systems relates to specific outcomes:
  • Identify strategies to assist performers with financial constraints on access to proper nutrition.
  • Discuss current policies regarding ergogenic aids and procedures for drug testing in sport. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Learner and societal development relates to specific outcomes:
  • Describe nutritional strategies for optimising sport performance
  • Identify strategies to assist performers with financial constraints on access to proper nutrition
  • Discuss current policies regarding ergogenic aids and procedures for drug testing in sport.
  • Identify criteria for identifying performers in need of specialist nutritional assessment and advice. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Assessment Criteria

    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 that 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.

    Demonstrated ability to make DECISIONS about practice and to ACT accordingly:
    1. Intermediate and advanced level performers are presented with nutritional strategies to optimise sport performance.
    2. Information about ergogenic aids and illegal substances is presented in user-friendly formats to performers.
    3. Performers with eating disorders or special nutritional needs are referred to appropriate professional resources.
    4. The rationale in support of drug-free sport is explained and it is encouraged among participants.

    Demonstrated ability to learn from our actions and to ADAPT PERFORMANCE:
    5. General recommendations for diet and supplement use are customised according to financial capabilities and cultural backgrounds of individual performers, with the support of a qualified sport nutritionist.


    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. report 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'.
  • Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.
  • Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards.
  • Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.


    Values:

    Demonstration of the knowledge and skills outlined in this unit standard must be consistent with the principles of:
  • Accepting and maintaining a non-discriminatory attitude toward diversity.
    For example: Differences in gender, race, religion, physical ability and culture. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  67692   National Diploma: Coaching Science  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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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.