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

Manage participants with disabilities in sport 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
252177  Manage participants with disabilities in sport 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Sport, Recreation & Fitness 
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  8 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
A learner achieving this unit standard will be able to define the additional logistical needs of a person with a disability to enable his or her full participation in an event as well as the need to operate on an inclusive basis in a sport environment. Furthermore, the learner will be able to describe the international and national affiliation structures covering sport for people with disabilities.

This unit standard will give learners a variety of competencies within a specified context: to demonstrate their ability to integrate learning and performance, to evaluate both and to identify support or further learning required.

The use of this unit standard allows higher education and training providers to create innovative opportunities in which students are encouraged and guided in practising their newly learned competence.

In particular, on completion of this unit standard, the learner is able to:
  • Identify the various sports codes for participation by various disability groups.
  • Describe the basic concept of classification and how functional and medical classification operates.
  • Define the core components needed for a basic database for use in disability sport.
  • Understand the specific needs of the disabled in relation to the logistics of a simple event.
  • Demonstrate the values, attitudes and sensitivity issues necessary for dealing with people with disabilities and understand and promote the concept of inclusion in sport.
  • Describe the structures catering for sport for the disabled in South Africa and internationally.

    The qualifying learner will be positioned to extend their learning and practice into other areas of managing participants with disabilities in sport. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Literacy equivalent to NQF Level 4.
  • Numeracy equivalent to NQF Level 4.
  • Communication skills equivalent to NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Range statements are either explicitly reflected or implied in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria of this unit standard. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify the various sports codes for participation by various disability groups. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The different disability groups are defined with respect to whether they participate in sport for competition or recreation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    28 sports and 7 disability groups are listed so as to identify the various sports codes for participation by disability groups. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The impact of disability on movement ability is explained with respect to the range of movement capability in relation to these sports codes. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe the basic concept of classification and how functional and medical classification operates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The mechanism to ensure fair competition is explained in terms of how functional and medical classification operates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The differences between medical and functional classification are compared and applied to ensure fair competition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The question of who can become classifiers and how is discussed and their function understood. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Define the core components needed for a basic database for use in disability sport. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Additional information needed for disability sport is included in the development of a basic database. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Different clothing sizes are taken into account and catered for. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An athlete's disability is recorded and included in a database. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Understand the specific needs of the disabled in relation to the logistics of a simple event. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Transportation requirements are considered taking into account specific needs of the disabled person. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Volunteer training is instituted to equip assistants to aid the disabled. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The venue is inspected and explored to ensure accessibility for the disabled to the event. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Demonstrate the values, attitudes and sensitivity issues necessary for dealing with people with disabilities and understand and promote the concept of inclusion in sport. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The need for sensitivity is described and a working knowledge imparted to practitioners, colleagues and others. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Sports or activities, which can be easily adapted to cater for persons with a disability, are identified and promoted among people with disabilities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The integration of people with a disability into mainstream society is promoted with sensitivity and understanding. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A strategic policy is developed to promote inclusion in all sport or fitness organisations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Describe the structures catering for sport for the disabled in South Africa and internationally. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Complex international and national affiliation structures are analysed which cover sport for people with disabilities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The disability specific structures are identified and described as relating to the South African and international reality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The sports specific structures are identified and described as relating to the South African and international reality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The relationship of these two structures is defined as to how each relates to the other. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard (including through RPL) may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA), or one with an appropriate memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or one with an appropriate MOU with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard, or assessing this unit standard, must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA, or one with an appropriate MOU with the relevant ETQA.
  • The relevant ETQA or one with an appropriate MOU with the relevant ETQA will conduct moderation of assessment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
  • Structures catering for sport, recreation and fitness for the disabled.
  • The impact of disability on movement and attitudes.
  • Classification methods.
  • Data collection and recording techniques.
  • The logistical impact of including people with disabilities in events.
  • Presentation techniques.
  • Advocacy groups for promoting inclusion. 
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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 is employed when different clothing sizes are taken into account and catered for. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation is required when additional information needed for disability sport is included in the development of a basic database. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Additionally, communication is established as an area of development in its own right. Also, aspects of personal development feature throughout the achievement of this unit standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems is shown when complex international and national affiliation structures are analysed which cover sport for people with disabilities.

    Values:

    Demonstration of the knowledge and skills outlined in this unit standard must be consistent with the principles of:
  • Respecting the natural and cultural environment.
  • Accepting and maintaining a non-discriminatory attitude towards diversity including, for example: differences in gender, race, religion, physical ability and culture. 
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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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  60309   National Certificate: Sport Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  73189   Further Education and Training Certificate: Golfing and Golf Coaching  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  59201   National Certificate: Generic Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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.