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

Organise sport and fitness activities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116837  Organise sport and fitness activities 
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 4  NQF Level 04  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2002-06-12  2005-06-12  SAQA 0742/02 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2006-06-12   2009-06-12  

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 plan and organise Sport and Fitness activities for an identified target group. The learner will be able to take into account the different needs of target groups as they relate to age differences, abilities and interests of the target group as well as the availability of a facility, venue or playing field and improvise where necessary.

In addition the learner will be well positioned to extend their learning and practice into other areas of Sport or Fitness leadership or management, or to strive towards Sport or Fitness management standards and practice at higher levels.

Competent qualifying learners in Sport or Fitness will provide safe, quality and positive experiences to participants and volunteer and thus strengthen the Sport or Fitness profession in general. 

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:
  • "Deal with Safety and Emergency Incidents (NQF 4)",
  • "Administer Sport and Fitness Activities (NQF 4)".
  • It is assumed that a learner attempting this unit standard will show competence in communication and numeracy equivalent to NQF level 3. 
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    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 
    Establish an organising committee to oversee the activities. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    For Example:
  • Facilitate processes to nominate and involve committee members.
  • Determine the portfolios of the organising committee.
  • Define the tasks and responsibilities of each member.
  • Guide the committee with regards to the meeting procedures, agenda and minutes. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Compile an activity plan, which includes a range of activities, programme of the day, due dates, and budgetary and financial requirements. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    For Example:
  • Establish the needs of the target group(s).
  • Plan and decide on the kinds of activities, due dates, transport, equipment, accommodation and food.
  • Develop the programme for the day.
  • Work within the budgetary constraints. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Administer the logistics of the activity. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    For Example:
  • Develop a data base of volunteers and participants.
  • Select, book and prepare venue/field/facility.
  • Plan meals and dietary requirements.
  • Book accommodation and transport to and from the venue.
  • Observe safety issues. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Market the activities within the community. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    For Example:
  • Through posters, leaflets, flyers, press releases.
  • Liaison with local electronic and print media.
  • Supply directions to the venue.
  • Secure sponsorships. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Deal with participants and volunteers. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    For Example:
  • Brief participants on general information such as location of ablutions and safety.
  • Register participants.
  • Draw up fixtures.
  • Organise transport of participants and volunteers to and from the venue.
  • Allocate tasks and responsibilities.
  • Monitor performance and progress.
  • Provide feedback.
  • Allocate referees, umpires, play leaders. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Evaluate the experience. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    For Example:
  • Execute qualitative and quantitative evaluations.
  • Compile a report according to the prescriptions of the organisation.
  • Report on the budget and other financial aspects. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 


    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of:

    1. Requirements for marketing leaflets, fliers and posters.
    2. Characteristics of activities.
    3. Techniques to adapt activities as it relate to the target group.
    4. Characteristics of target groups.
    5. Techniques to adapt the venue/facility/play field to the activities and characteristics of the target group.
    6. Meeting procedures and documents.
    7. Portfolios of the organising committee.
    8. Task lists, checklists, schedules, evaluation forms and press releases.
    9. Interpreting budgets and constraints.
    10. Equipment related to specific activities.
    11. Improvising techniques relating to activities, equipment and facilities.
    12. Communication techniques.
    13. Management techniques related to participants, volunteers and officials.
    14. Protocol. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem solving relates to all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork relates to specific outcomes:
  • Establish an organising committee to oversee the activities.
  • Deal with participants and volunteers. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and management relates to specific outcomes:
  • Establish an organising committee to oversee the activities.
  • Compile an activity plan, which includes a range of activities, programme of the day, due dates, and budgetary and financial requirements.
  • Administer the logistics of the activity.
  • Market the activities within the community. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation relates to specific outcome:
  • Administer the logistics of the activity. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication relates to all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    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, 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 a 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 (eg: 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'.
  • 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.

    Assessing the following will ensure 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. Sport, Recreation and Fitness activities are planned and organised for identified target groups.
    2. Different needs of target groups as it relates to age differences, abilities and interests are incorporated into the choice of activities.
    3. A suitable facility, venue or playing field is identified or improvised if not available.
    4. All logistics such as accommodation, transport, meals are dealt with in an efficient manner.
    5. An activity plan, which includes a range of activities, programme of the day, due dates, and budgetary and financial requirements is compiled.
    6. An organising committee is established and roles and responsibilities clarified.
    7. Participants and volunteers are briefed and participating in their respective activities or tasks.
    8. Community awareness is created by the distribution of posters, leaflets, flyers and press releases.

    Demonstrated ability to learn from actions and to ADAPT PERFORMANCE:
    9. Progress and performance are monitored and volunteers are informed of any changes to ensure efficiency.
    10. Qualitative and quantitative evaluations are performed and the information is interpreted and used to recommend future improvements.
    11. Reflect on, measure and evaluate performance in order to improve future practice and learning.


    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, 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  21500   National Certificate: Sport and Fitness Leadership  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-06-12  Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


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