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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Physiotherapy in Sports Medicine 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15251  Master of Physiotherapy in Sports Medicine 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0335/25  2024-06-30  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to obtain registration with the HPCSA as a master clinician in the specialist field of Sports Medicine. The qualification aims to provide South Africa with master clinicians in the field of Sports Medicine in order to promote the continual development of a high level of knowledge and expertise that is internationally comparable in the field. Learners will have comprehensive, in-depth knowledge, highly specialised technical skills which includes diagnostic and therapeutic skills, as well as well-developed research skills in the field of Sports Medicine. Learners will maintain an attitude of lifelong learning ensuring continuing self-development and development of the field. Society will gain master clinicians in the field of Sports Medicine leading to higher efficacy of care and rehabilitation of such patients.

Rationale: 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Physiotherapy, Level 8.
    Or
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy, Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Level 8, 480 Credits. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Obtain and assimilate scientific knowledge and associated practical experience appropriate to the discipline to be applied critically in patient assessment and management.
    2. Obtain professional and technical skills required to competently assess and manage patients.
    3. Demonstrate the required level of competence as a master clinician.
    4. Acts as consultant in the field of Sports Medicine.
    5. Maintain continued competence and show a continuous interest in new developments in the field as a lifelong learner.
    6. Identify gaps in knowledge/skills and clinical application.
    7. Act professionally and ethically.
    8. Undertake and complete a relevant research study. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate appropriate theoretical knowledge.
  • Take appropriate clinical history.
  • Perform appropriate clinical assessment.
  • Perform/prescribe appropriate specialised investigations and interpret results.
  • Arrive at a clinical diagnosis where possible.
  • Formulate and implement an appropriate therapeutic regimen, evaluating and adjusting elements of the plan as necessary.
  • Demonstrate an appropriate holistic approach to patient care.
  • Latest techniques and technology are assimilated into appropriate practice.
  • Takes responsibility within own limits of competence.
  • Acts within accepted norms of the profession.
  • Demonstrate the planning and execution of an appropriate research project.
  • Report research results according to scientific norms.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Portfolios
    Simulations
    Work-place assessments
    Written assessments
    Oral assessments

    Other:
    Assessment is continuous and performed as follows:
  • Portfolio assessment
  • Projects based on specific topics or case studies are presented

    Continuous and Formative assessment:
    The learner works and studies under the periodic supervision of senior clinical personnel, who assess/monitor and comment on the learner's performance, such comment being directed at the learner and the supervisor.

    Summative assessment:
    Pre-determined written assessments are set at predetermined regular intervals during the study. Oral and/or practical assessments are conducted during predetermined times during the study, which ensures comprehensive and thorough evaluation of the application of theoretical knowledge, acquired experience and clinical and/or practical skills of the learner. Learners must complete a dissertation successfully. 
    		•

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Physiotherapy, Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Physiotherapy, Level 10. 
    		•

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    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.
     
    1. University of Pretoria 


    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.