Department of Human Kinetics & Health Education

Department of Human Kinetics & Health Education

Name of Department:                                 Department of Human Kinetics & Health Education
Name of Ag.Head Of Deparment:              Dr. G. O. Ekenedo
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Contact Phone Number(s):                        08033923397

 

 

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education formerly known as Physical and Health Education was established in 1987 prior to the 1988 NUGA games hosted by the University of Port Harcourt.

Since its inception, the Department has been closely associated with the development of sports and Health Education activities within and outside the University environment. The department houses knowledgeable experts in the current techniques of sports training and management and Health promotion. This testifies to the excellent performance and dominance of the University athletes in the NUGA and WAUG games, particularly the last four editions where the University overwhelmingly finished at the top of the medals table to come first.

In the field of academics, the Department offers two 4 year bachelor degree programmes: thus, producing specialists in Human Kinetics and Health Education. The Department awards two degrees: (i) B.Sc. (Ed) Human Kinetics and (ii) B.Sc (Ed) Health Education. Our products are professional teachers, marketers, personal trainers, masseurs in institutions, club sides, recreational centres and other establishments. They also specialize in Health promotions in academic institutions, ministries, Health and related organizations where they serve as social workers, environmental safety experts and providers of primary Health care services.

Presently, the Department’s academic staff strength stands at nineteen (19) on permanent   appointment; and two (2) support staff (part-time). Each permanent staff has as terminal degree except one, who is currently on a Ph.D programme. The Department has five (5) non-teaching staff who contributes to its day-to-day running. The total population of students is 458 which is distributed as follows; year one is 200, Year two is 100; year three is 84, and year four is 74. Each student is required to pass a minimum of 120 credit units including success in teaching practice 1&2 and project.

The Department also runs a one-year certificate programme in Human Kinetics and Health Education, which is either terminal or combined with the minimum requirement for admission into a degree programme as stipulated by NUC.

Finally, the Department offers a Masters Degree Programme in the following: Human Kinetics specialization areas; (i) Physiology of Exercise (ii) Sport Administration and Marketing, (iii) Sport Psychology(iv) Sport Sociology, and (v) Rehabilitation therapy. In the Health Education, the following specialization areas are offered; (i) Occupational Health and Safety Education (ii) Community Health Education (iii) School Health Education and Environmental Health and Safety Education. In addition, the Department has a well equipped human performance laboratory that caters for the laboratory skills of the students.

The Department is offering Ph.D Programme in (i) Sport Administration, (ii) Sport Marketing (iii) Sport Psychology, (iv) Sport Sociology (v) Exercise Physiology, (vi) Community Health Education, (vii) Environmental Health and Safety Education, and (viii) Occupational Health and Safety Education.

 

LIST OF LECTURERS IN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION

S/N

TITLE

SURNAME

OTHER NAME

RANK

AREAS OF SEPCIALIZATION

NUMBER

1.

Dr.

Amasiatu

Athanasius Nwanegbo

Senior Lecturer

Head of Department (HOD)

Sport Psychology

08033313571

2.

Prof.

Briggs

Lawson

Professor

Health Education

08033576454

3.

Prof.

 Iro

Paul  C.

Professor

Exercise Physiology

07035521602

4.

Prof.

Orunaboka

Tamunobelema Tammy

Professor

Sport Administration and Marketing

08033413018

5.

Prof.

Achalu

Ernest  I

Professor

Health and Safety Education

08033409414

6.

Dr.

Okpako,

Johnson Egodotaire

Reader

Health Education (Environmental Health and Safety Education)

08056169240

7.

Dr.

Inyang

Mfrekemfon Peter

Senior Lecturer

Health Education and Promotion

08037564011

8.

Dr.

Ekenedo

 Golda  O.

Senior Lecturer

Health Education

08033923397

9.

Dr.

 Ogulu

Catherine  B.

Senior Lecturer

Health Education

08036720855

10.

Dr.

Deemua

Amos Gbenegbara

Senior Lecturer

Sport Management

08063282219

11.

Dr.

Elendu

Ifeanyichukwu Christian

Senior Lecturer

Sport Management & Sociology

08168640468

12.

Dr

(Mrs)

 Ogunleye

Abimbola Victor

Lecturer 1

Exercise Physiology

08058000805

13.

Dr

Onyeaso

Adedamola Olutoyin

Lecturer 1

Community Health Education

08031189318

14.

Dr.

Ezomoh

Olumide Olusoga

Lecturer 1

Sociology & Psychology of Sport

08023883209

 

15.

Dr.

Asogwa

Eammnuel Ugwu

Lecturer 1

Health Education

08033264030

16.

Dr. (Mrs.)

Obiechina

Georgy

Lecturer I

Health Education

08023710891

17.

Dr.

Nwankwo

Gloria Ojikeyeme

Lecturer I

Sport Administration

 

08068692442

18.

Dr.

Akuru

 Brantley Gabriel

Lecturer II

Sport Administration

08061659655

 

19.

Dr.

Nwaogu,

Francis Chukwudi

Lecturer II

Sport Management

07030708459

20.

Dr.

Mrs.

Ihekwuaba

Ojinnaka Nkechi

Assistant Lecturer

Health Education

07035521602

21.

Mr.

Alaubi,

Stanley Chinenye

Assistant lecturer

Sport Management

08037250955

 

 

Non - Teaching Staff

 

22.

 

 

Nwogu

 

 Jeneibiwari

 

B.Sc

 

Assistant Registrar

 

08174815725

23.

Mr.

Mbata

Azumah Ihunwo

B.Ed, NABTEB, PGD

Lab. Attendant

08034661226

24.

Mrs.

Amadi-Wike

Beatrice

B.Sc

Chief Clerical Officer

09032369900

25.

Miss

Derefaka,

Joy

O’level

Computer Operator 1

08039383181

26.

Mr.

Ogbonna

Nnadi

O’level

Caretaker

08086759703

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMME/SUB-DISCIPLINE/DISCIPLINE

This describes how the available programmes (general and specific) are administered. The description highlights the following.

  • Personnel Administration

The organizational structure involves both academic and non-academic staff, with both senior and junior staff playing important roles. Delegation of responsibilities and assignments are the sole responsibilities of the Head of Department who provides the Academic and Administrative leadership in the Department (P. 126 of Fac. Of Edu. Brochure)

  • How Staff are Involved in Decision-making Process

During Academic Board meetings and general departmental meetings, staff get involved in the decision making process in which an individual can come up with useful ideas which form part of the decision making processes.

  • Policy and Practice on Staff Development:

Staff has the opportunity to attend seminars, conferences and workshop on a regular basis.

  • Staff Promotion:

A staff is promoted when he/she is qualified and due recommendations of Faculty Appointment and Promotions committee (c) Approval of the University Appointments and promotions Committee (A&PC). Handling of Academic Grievances: A committee (Professional Ethics Committee) is set up by the university to handle all issues/ethical matters relating to students and staff.

Student Academics Advisers: Academic Advisers are appointed from members of Academic staff within the Department.

  • Examinations:

Setting, Conduct, Evaluation, Schemes and Moderation for both Internal and External Degree Examination and the Issuance of Result: Lecturers set examination questions and also conduct examinations too. Individual lecturers conduct, moderate and evaluate internally, while external examiners from other universities are engaged to moderate degree results. However, there is the departmental board moderation and moderation at the faculty level (Faculty Board). Finally, the university senate approves the result of the examination.        

  • Academic Policies Adopted in Pursuit of Academic Standard and Maintenance of Academic Atmosphere: This is the responsibility of academic staff and the university authority to implement. However, the National Universities Commission plays a significant role in formulating Academic Standards.

VISION STATEMENT

Our vision is to intellectually and professionally empower Nigerians and non-Nigerians to build a dynamic environment through educators and facilitators in order to sustain and continually improve the Nigeria Educational System through Human Kinetics, Sports, Physical activities and Health promotion techniques. This is in accordance with National demands, needs, aspirations as well as meeting global standards.

MISSION STATEMENTS/OBJECTIVES

The mission statement is as follows:

  • To be directly engaged in the creation of excellence in academic evaluation of knowledge delivered in the pursuit of excellence in academic scholarship and intellectual inquiry, teaching, research and public service.
  • To provide the education system with highly competent professionals, such as teachers, administrators and counsellors, who would contribute effectively to the development of Nigerian youths and integration prosperous society. This is to be done through the integration of relevant research and advisory services to the immediate environs, discipline/subject areas.
  • To advance the academic culture among staff through collaborative interaction with professionals in the field, both locally and internationally.
  • To continuously initiate programmes that would have maximum impact on the University immediate environment and the Nigerian society.          
  • Above all, to seek excellence in knowledge and human resource capacity building without sacrificing quality in the Nigerian education industry.

Specially, the department produces specialists in Human Kinetics and Health Education, and runs a dual programme, (Human Kinetics option and Health Education option) and therefore offers a four year degree programme leading to the award of (i) B.Sc (Ed) Human Kinetics and (ii) B.Sc (Ed) Health Education. The Human Kinetics experts teach in secondary schools and colleges. They also work as Coaches, Sport Organizers and Administrators in sports councils and industries. We offer both practical and theory courses. Furthermore, in Health Education, option our experts specialize in Health promotions in institutions, ministries and also work in local, national and global organizations as social workers, environmental safely experts and providers of primary Health Care Services.

THEPHILOSOPHY

To be directly engaged in the creation of excellence in academic evaluation of knowledge delivered in the pursuit of excellence in academic scholarship and intellectual inquiry in teaching, research and public service.

OBJECTIVES

Specially, the department produces specialists in Human Kinetics and Health Education. The department of Human Kinetics and Health Education runs a dual programme, that is Human Kinetics option, and therefore offers a four-year degree programme leading to the award of (1) B.Sc (Ed) in Human Kinetics and (2) B.Sc. (Ed) in Health Education. The Human Kinetics experts specialize in teaching in Secondary Schools, Colleges, as Coaches, Sport organizers, Administrators in Sports Councils and industries. We offer both practical and theory courses. While experts in Health Education are functional in institution of learning, community Health promotion, NGO Health related bodies, and Environmental Health and safety professionals.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The admission requirements for entry into either Human Kinetics or Health Education degree programmes are in conformity with the university entry requirements;

These include at least 5 credits in GCE, SSCE, and NECO, TC II, or NABTEB. Including credit Pas in English language, Mathematics, Biology and two others, as well as success in the university Matriculation Examination [UME] as determined by the university. Candidates who obtained a credit level pass in the university of Port Harcourt certificate programme in Human Kinetics and Health Education or from any other recognized university in addition to the required. O’-Level candidates may also be required to pass an interview organized by the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education.

ACADEMIC REGULATION

  • Highlights

The following extracts have been taken from the document “Statement of Academic Policies, University of Port Harcourt 1996”. This document was issued first in 1977 and revised in 1983 to reflect the re-organization from a School system to a Faculty system. It was also revised in 1990 to reflect changes in line with the NUC minimum Academic Standards. The present revision reflects changes made by Senate in 1995 thus; students are advised to familiarize themselves with this document.

The last section of this chapter deals with general- remarks which have been included to alert fresh students on the implications of the new grading system in relation to his/her final degree classification, and the virtue of and reward for hard work, honesty and abstinence from vices: examination malpractice and cultism.                  

REGISTRATION OF COURSES

Every student is required to register for all courses during the time stipulated which is usually at the beginning of the session. Students who cannot register during the specified time may however register later but all registration procedures must be completed within the time allowed for late registration.

Any registration completed after the time specified becomes null and void and will not be credited to the student even when he/she has taken and passed the examination in the course. Students shall not be allowed to sit for examinations in courses for which they have not previously registered. Such actions are fraudulent and culprits will be appropriately disciplined.

Academic staff are not to entertain any request for late registration. Any genuine request for late registration must be cleared with the Senate Division, Office of the Registrar, and a late registration fee of 50% in addition to the total payable fee per course shall be charged. Faculty Officers are to comply with this guideline in all cases.

STRUCTURE OF THE REGULAR DEGREE PROGRAMME

The National Universities Commission requires that each student should spend a minimum of four years and a maximum of six years for graduation. It also specifies a minimum academic standard that requires that each programme in the University should as much as possible be organized into the following types of courses:

  • General Studies Courses
  • Core Courses (Faculty of Education Courses)
  • Area of Specialization Courses in Education (Department Courses in Education).
  • Courses in teaching Subject Area.
  • Community Service.

Each course has a specified unit number, one unit being one hour of lecture for a week, 3 - unit course means three hours of lecture in a week. Each student will be required to cover a minimum number of unit hours for the entire degree programmes stipulated by the student’s department. This will usually be 50% of the hours required by the department. This is in addition to ten (10) weeks spent for teaching practice during the entire programme. The ten weeks are distributed thus: 4 weeks at the end of year 2 and 6 weeks at the end of year 3. The specified unit number for teaching practice is 2 and 4 units for years 2 and 3 respectively. For details of the courses and the unit hours needed to be covered to graduate, the student should refer to the appropriate section of this brochure that covers his or her Department.

APPROVED DEGREE REGULATIONS

To obtain a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.Sc.Ed) Degree in the Faculty of Education, the student shall:

Complete the programme of study approved by Senate on the    recommendation of the Faculty Board of studies consisting of:

  • Cores Course in Education
  • Special Area Courses in Education
  • Courses in Teaching Subject Area
  • University wide Courses.
  • Sit for and pass all examinations on the prescribed courses registered for.
  • Achieve overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 1.00 in the courses registered.
  • Satisfy all financial obligations to the University as well as others relating to attendance and character as may be prescribed by the Senate.
  • Be formally recommended by the departmental Board of Studies of the Department and Faculty for the award of the degree.

GRADING SYSTEM

The following system of Grade Points shall be used for all faculties (see table 1)

MARK/SCORE

LETTER NOTATION

GRADE

70% & above

A

5.00

60 – 69

B

4.00

50 – 59

C

3.00

45 – 49

D

2.00

40 – 44

E

1.00

0 – 39

F

0.00

Students are obliged to sit for examination in all registered courses. Any student who fails to sit for a course examination without satisfactory reason earns the grade of “F”

COMPUTATION OF GRADE POINT AVERAGE

Every course carries a fixed number of Credits Units (CU); one Credit Unit being when a class meets for one hour every week for one semester, or three hours every week in the laboratory, workshop or field. Quality Points (QP) are derived by multiplying the Credit Units for the course by the Grade Points (GP) earned by the Student: for instance; with 3 Credit Units in which a student earned a B with 4 Grade Points, the Quality Points are: 3x4=12.

Grade Points Average (GPA) is derived by dividing the Quality

Points for the semester by the Credit Units for the semester: for example in a semester where the Student earned 56 Quality Points for 18

Credits Units, the GPA is; 56/8=3.11.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is derived by adding the Total Quality Points (TQP) to date and by the Total Credit Units (TCU) to date: e.g. if the TQP is 228 and the TCU is 68, the CGPA is 228/68=3.35.Detailed example of how to calculate GPA and CGPA is as presented in table two (2).

TYPICAL EXAMINATION FOR GPA-CGPA COMPUTATION: FIRST SEMESTER

Course Code 

Credit Units (CU)

Letter  Grade

Grade Points (GP)

Quality Points (QP)

Grade Points Average (GPA)

Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA)

EDU 300.1

3

B

4

12

QP=69

CU=19

GPA=69/19

 

 

= 3.63

 

TQP=QP=69

TCU=CU=19

CGPA= 69/3.63

EDU 301.1

2

C

3

6

EDU 303.1

2

C

3

6

GES 101.1

3

B

4

12

HKT 302.1

3

A

5

15

EDU 300.1

2

D

2

4

HKT 304.1

2

B

4

8

HKT 303.1

2

C

3

6

 

 

SECOND SEMESTER

Course Code 

Credit Units (CU)

Letter  Grade

Grade Points (GP)

Quality Points (QP)

Grade Points Average (GPA)

Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA)

EDU 301.2

2

E

1

2

QP=49

CU=18

GPA=49/18=2.72

TQP=QP=76+49=118

TC:U=CU=19+18=37

CGPA=118/37=3.19

EDU 303.2

3

D

2

6

EDU 3C12

1

B

4

4

HKT 305.2

3

F

0

0

HKT 306.2

3

A

5

15

EDU 304.2

4

B

4

16

GES 102.2

2

C

3

6

  • Grades obtained in all approved courses of a student’s prescribed programme, excluding audited courses, shall be used to compute the GPA.
  • Where a student has registered more than the allowed number of courses, elective courses chosen in the order of registration, will be used in computing the CGPA. Other elective courses will be treated as audited courses and will not be used in calculating the CGPA.
  • Where a student registered for a course but the result is unavailable due to no fault of the student, he/she will re-register for it the next academic year.
  • When a student transfers from one Faculty to another, only the grades obtained in the course in the new prescribed programme of study will be used to compute the CGPA. Courses which were completed before the change of programme will be treated as audited courses.

DEGREE CLASSIFICATION

The degree shall be awarded with 1st class, 2nd class upper, 2nd class lower, 3rd class Honours, or a Pass degree. The Cumulative Grade Point Average for these classifications shall be:

Class of Degree Average

Cumulative Grade Point

1st Class

4.50

5.00

2nd Class (Upper)     Division)

3.50

4.49

2nd (Lower Division)

2.40

3.49

3rd Class

1.50

2.39

Pass

1.00

1.49

Fail

0.00

0.99

 

CONTINUATION, PROBATION AND WITHDRAWAL

The essential points on the subject matter are as highlighted below:

  • Continuation Requirement

The continuation requirement in the university is a CGPA of 1.00 at the end of every academic year.

  • Probation

Probation is a status granted a student whose academic performance falls below an acceptable standard. A Student whose Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is below 1.00 at the end of a particular year of study earns a period of probation for one academic session.

  • Limitation of Registration

Students on probation may not register for more than 18 units per semester. The purpose of the restriction is to give the student a chance to concentrate on improving their performance and thus raising their CGPA

  • Warning on De-registration

Students should be warned by their Department if at the end of any semester their GPA falls below 100.

Repeating Failed Course Unit(s)

Subject to the conditions for withdrawal and probation, a student must repeat the failed course unit(s) at the next available opportunity, provided that the total number of credit units carried during that semester does not exceed 24, and the Grade Point earned at the attempts shall count towards the CGPA.

  • Withdrawal from study

A student whose Cumulative Grade Point Average is below 1.00 at the end of the year’s probation shall be required to withdraw from the programme.

Duration of Programme

Programme lasts for a minimum of four years and maximum of six years.

  • Auditing of Courses

Students may attend courses outside their prescribed programme. The course shall be recorded in their transcripts only if they registered for it with the approval of the Head of Department, the Dean of their Faculty and must have taken the prescribed examination. An audited course shall not be used in calculating the CGPA.

  • Academic Advisers

Every student is attached to an Academic Adviser who is a member of the academic staff and who will advice him/her on academic affairs as well as on academic progress and provide counseling to them on personal matters. .Academic Advisers are expected to follow their students’ academic progress and provide counseling to them.

It is the duty of the Head of Department to assign an Academic Adviser to every student at the beginning of each session. Academic Advisers should give clear information on the notice boards or on their doors about appropriate time and places within the university where they will be available to students who wish to consult them during the official hours.

GENERAL REMARKS

All the regular students admitted into the 1st year of the Faculty of Education must have met the entry requirements, and thus are eligible to pursue the available careers in the Faculty. However, experience has shown that many of these students relax efforts in the early years of study, apparently, assuming that like the practice in the primary and secondary schools, they would make up for the lost efforts in their later years of study. This assumption is false in the Nigerian University System.

Here at the University of Port Harcourt, every registered course (except officially dropped);           

  • Requires a minimum of 70% attendance to lecture/tutorial (L) and (T) or Laboratory (L)Practice (P) to qualify for examinations:
  • Must be continuously assessed through assignments, tests, etc;
  • Must culminate in an examination and must have a grade returned for every student who registered for it, which must comprise of at least 25-30% from the continuous assessment and 70% from the examination.
  • Each course in the programme contributes toward the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with its weights (credit units). In the Faculty of Education, the weights for a course may be 1,2 or credit units as the case may be, except for the final year project whose weight is 4 credit units. Teaching practice is offered at the end of year 2 and 3. Most top job opportunities in the job market are usually reserved for graduates with excellent or very good degree classified (1st class or 2nd class upper division). For example, to be qualified to become lecturer in the University, one’s first degree must not fall below 2nd class upper division. And to qualify for admission into a post-graduate degree programme at the University of Port Harcourt, one’s degree must not fall below a high 2nd class lower division (that is, his/her final CGPA must not be below 3.0.

    In terms of the letter grades earned in all the courses offered in a given academic programme of study, 1st class, 2nd class upper division and “high” 2nd class lover division.

  • The 1st class is equivalent to the attainment of at least *A*, ‘B’ average (a minimum final CGPA of (5+4)12=4.50) during the course of study. To achieve this, one must earn very few ‘Cs” say, two or three, and more ‘As’ than *Bs’ in all courses. Earning even one ‘E’ grade and /or ‘Ds’ can be fatal.
  • The 2nd class upper division is equivalent to the attainment of at least ‘B’, ‘C’ average (a minimum final CGPA of 3.0) during the course of study.
  • To achieve this, one must be an average student throughout the programme of study.

    Therefore, for the ambitious student, hard work begins from year 1 and spans through year 4. Few low grades can thwart a student’s ambition. However, one should always be true to his/her abilities, and not resort to cheating to claim what does not belong to him/her.

    Appendix “A” presents some of the penalties for a false ambition (examination malpractice). Students are therefore advised to completely avoid vices (such as secret cultism and examination malpractice) that will ultimately put them out of course and disrepute. They are rather encouraged to be obedient, humble and law abiding and to act in such a manner as to achieve their primary purpose of advancing their education. The Department also offers Post-Graduate courses at both Masters and Doctoral levels in collaboration with the College of Graduate Studies. Details are available at the College of Graduate Studies of the University of Port Harcourt.

EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE

Any student found guilty of examination malpractice shall be expelled (see examination malpractice section of the brochure).

FORGERY

Any student found guilty of forging certificates, transcripts and other official documents shall be expelled from the University.

DEAN’S LIST

A student, who by virtue of his/her performance at the end of any academic semester achieves a GPA of 4.00 or over, will have his name published in the Dean’s list of the faculty. Each list is valid for one semester following the publication of the result and until the publication of the result of the next semester. The names on the Dean’s list reflect not only the excellent performance of the students but also demonstrate academic capabilities of a high degree. Consequently, such a student may be required to take extra courses beyond the normal course load. The above academic regulation is subject to the general university policy/regulation and can be changed at any time by the university senate.

TEACHING PRATCTICE

The period of formal studentship include 1st and 2nd Semesters excluding Holiday Periods. The students are expected to complete two periods of teaching practice in year 2 and year 3 for a period of six weeks each.

Course content specifications/syllabus of all courses in the Programmes: Certificate, B. Sc (Ed), M.Sc Ed and Ph.D.

 

 

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN HUMAN KINETICS AND

HEALTH EDUCATION

REGULATIONS AND COURSE DESCRIPTION

FOR

CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION

 

INTRODUCTION

In realization of the role of Physical Education and Health Education in the total education of the Nigeria child in the New National Policy on Education made these subjects (Physical Education and Health Education) compulsory at the Primary and Junior Secondary School levels. The need, therefore exists to providing middle-level specialist teachers for these subjects in the primary and secondary schools. Also, the awareness and growing importance of sports and recreation at national and international necessitates the production of intermediate personnel who possess the knowledge and skills in coaching, organizing and administration of sports recreation programmes in schools and the wide society. It is further to produce Health promotion experts in line with global focus in contemporary health issues, control and prevention of diseases.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The programme is designed to:

  • Prepare intermediate level teachers for the physical education and sports programmes in the primary and junior secondary schools:
  • Prepare intermediate level coaches, organizers, administrators, supervisors for sports and recreation programmes in the primary and junior secondary schools and environs.
  • Prepare intermediate level environmental health officers, first-aid and health education teachers in primary, junior secondary schools and environs.
  • Provide opportunity for talented athletes’ competencies, in games/sports competition, in organizing, supervising and other related sports administrative duties.
  • Provide solid foundations for students who at the end of the certificate programme pass with at least credit level, to seek admission to a four-year bachelor’s degree programme in Human Kinetics option or Health Education option.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

The certificate programme in Human Kinetics and Health Education shall last for one academic year of full-time study.

2.1    STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME

The total number of credit hour of work require to graduate in this programme is thirty (30). The courses are organized in the following areas:

(a) Human Kinetics

(b) Health Education

2.2    ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requisite qualification or entry to the one-year certificate programme in Human Kinetics and Health Education is any of the following:

  • Credit level Passes in at Least three subjects in WASC, GCE, NECO, SSCE, NABTEB Certificates, including at least a pass in English Language and Biology or any other science subject.
  • Ordinary level passes in at least three subjects in the General Certificate of Education (G.C.E). Including at least credit in English Language and Biology or any other science subject.
  • Credit or Merit pass in at least three subjects in the Teacher Grade Two Certificate, including at least merit in English Language. Human kinetics and Health Education and any other science subject.
  • Any other qualifications which together with relevant experiences are deemed by the Faculty Board and the Senate to be acceptable for admission into the programme.
  • Candidate will be required to take an aptitude test before admission. In addition to any of the qualifications listed above, prospective students should have a proven ability in at least a sport as well as comparative level of physical and mental fitness, which shall be determined through practical interview and test conducted by the university medical officer.

SEMESTERS AND COURSES

            1ST SEMESTER

 

COURSE NO.

COURSE TITLE

UNIT

1

CKH 001.1

Introduction to Human Kinetics and Health Education 

3

2

CKH 002.1

Theory and Practice of Physical Activity and Sport Skill Techniques, Gymnastics, Track and Field (compulsory) Swimming and Water Safety (compulsory). Badminton Tennis & Table Tennis (choose any one)  

3

3

CKH 003.1

Use of English I

3

4

CKH 004.1

Prevention and Control of Tropical Diseases

3

5

CKH 005.1

Biological Foundation of Human Kinetics and Health Education 

3

6

CKH 006.1

First-Aids and Management of Emergencies

3

      2nd SEMESTER

 

COURSE NO.

COURSE TITLE

UNIT

1

CKH 007.2

Organization of Sports Competitions & Supervision of Physical Fitness Programme

3

2

CKH 008.2

Theory and Practice of Physical Activity and Sports: Skills and Techniques

  1. Soccer (compulsory)
  2. Basketball (compulsory)
  3. Handball
  4. Volleyball
  5. Squash Racket
  6. Rhythmic and Aerobic dance (Choose any one form the above of c,d,e & f)  

3

3

CKH 009.2

Use of English II

3

4

CKH 010.2

Methods and Materials of Teaching Human Kinetics & Health Education 

3

5

CKH 011.2

Cares and Prevention of Sports Injuries personal and Environmental Health and safety Education  

3

6

CKH 012.2

Supervised Teaching Practice

3

 

GRADING/EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

Final grates for certificate shall be determined by written and Practical examinations and continuous assessment.

SCORES                         CLASS

70% - 100%                    Distinction

60 – 69%                        Credit

50 – 59%                        Merit

40 – 49%                        Pass

0 – 39%                          Fail

The certificate programme in Human Kinetics and Health Education is both terminal and Preparatory. This means that students (i) who at the completion of the programme, scored 60% average may apply for admission to the B.Sc.Ed. Degree programme in either Human Kinetics option or Health Education Option, provided the candidate has five credits in relevant subjects including Mathematics and English Language in at most any two of the examinations specified in section 2.2.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

FIRST SEMESTER

  • CKH 001.1 Introduction to Human Kinetics and Health Education:

The course focuses on meaning of concepts, relevance and growth of human kinetics and Health Education. A survey of major historical and philosophical dimensions of Human Kinetics and Health Education. Human Kinetics and Health Education through the ages and as academic discipline and profession. The pre-colonial and post colonial era in Nigeria. Basic philosophical background for curriculum development in Human Kinetics and Health Education will be surveyed and discussed.

  • CHK 002.lTheory and Practice of Physical Activity and Sports     Skills, Techniques:

    Gymnastics: Origin and development of gymnastics; basic, individual and partner activities- tumbling forward, backward and side rolls. Handstand and balance, cartwheel, headspring, summersault, vaulting activities rope climbing and skipping. Use of apparatus - Gym-horse, parallel bars etc will be presented.
    Track and Field Athletics: Origin and development of track and field athletics Techniques and fundamentals of start-bunch/bullet, medium and elongated in short and long distance races. Sprinting mechanism Long distance races. Huddling skills techniques and rules, Jumps-high, long and triple. Throws; discuss, shot-put, & javelin, hammer.
    Swimming and Water Safety: Covers origin and development of swimming. Acclimatization in water breathing/babbling, floating through water. Skills and techniques of various strokes -breast, crawl; back, Dolphin/Butterly relays and diving. Water safety: rescue and resuscitation.
    Badminton: Origin and development; the grips of rackets and shuttles-cork, wrist action and body control. The serve; underhand, overhead, drop, smash etc, play strategy. Singles and doubles. Basic rules. Courts and dimension.
    Tennis: Origin and development of table and tennis. Racket handling; the sever position and follow through. The table tennis and court dimensions. Individual and dual (doubles) play strategy. Basic rules of table and tennis courts.

  • CKH 003.1 Use of English Language

Ref: to Education Course content for Use of English 1

  • CKH 004.1 Prevention and control of Tropical Diseases, focus will be on preventable/major killer diseases; cause, spread principles of prevention and control of Degenerative/chronic and nutritional diseases: prevention and management. Immunity and immunization will be presented.
  • CKH 005.1 Biological Foundation of Human Kinetics. Biological Foundations; the Human Body; Structure & Functions. The systems, functions and their interrelationship.
  • CHK 006.1 First-Aids and Management of Emergencies. The course covers the principles, methods and techniques of First-Aid, qualities of a First Aider, contents of the First-Aid box. Types of wounds and infections requiring first-aid. Safety measures and handling of emergencies. Practical demonstrations of first-aid and safety measures will be emphasized.

SECOND SEMESTER

  • CKH 007.2 Organization & Administration of Sports and Physical Fitness Programme. Concepts of planning, organizing of sports programmes will be presented Roles and functions of personnel. Faculties and equipment, types of organization (formal and informal). Types of administration and types of competitions. Programme evaluation in Human Kinetics. Fitness testing and use of exercise machines. Body shape Preparations.
  • CKH 008.2 Theory and practice of physical activity and Sports; Skills & Techniques. Basketball: History and development of Basketball. Facilities and equipment: court and dimensions. Skills and techniques, starting the game, different passes; chest, overhead, bounce etc, play tactics. Rules of the game. Introductory coaching and officiating mock games for performance and improvement.

    Volleyball: History and development of volleyball. Facilities and equipment. Skills and techniques, serving, volleying, set-ups spiking, digging team formation and rotation, coaching and officiating mock games.
    Handball: History and development of handball. Facilities and equipment. Skills and techniques passing, breaks, scoring -court and dimensions. Team strategies. Coaching and officiating. Mock games for performance improvement.
    Squash Racket: History and development of squash racket. Facilities and equipment. Skills and techniques - Racket grips. The serves: Forehand back and returns, basic shorts and play strategy. Coaching and officiating, safety limits, Basic rules. Mock games to improve performance.
    Rhythmic and Aerobic Dance: Body conditioning exercises, running, stretching, jogging, weight and figure control exercises muscular strength and tone, creating life long fitness attitudes. Movement and creative dance steps. Music accompanied programmes.

  • CKH 009.2  Use of English II

                    Ref: To Faculty of Education Course Content for Use of English II.

  • CKH 010.2 Methods and Materials of Teaching Human Kinetics & Health Education. Goals and Health Education in Primary, junior secondary schools and environs.

 Communication skills and classroom management. Evaluation of current schemes of work/syllabuses for Human Kinetics and Health Education in schools (primary and junior secondary). Simple tests and measurement techniques.

  • CKH 011.2 Care and prevention of Sports Injuries: Personal and Environmental Health and Safety Education. Factors underlying sports injuries. Methods and resources of handling sports injuries-sprains, fractures etc. massaging, cold compress, use of whirlpool bath etc. safety measures in games/sports, management of emergencies including artificial respiration and types of carry of sports injury victims. Rehabilitation programmes. Personal and Education Factors relating to personal Health, cultural, sociological and Biological, Personal Health Practices. Importance of mental, Social, and emotional health, rest, sleep relaxation and exercises. Drugs and Narcotics, Food and consumer health.

CKH 013.2 Supervised Teaching Practice: Evaluation of student Teachers on the contents. Skills, Techniques and application of principles and methods of imparting knowledge learnt in methods course. Practicing planning and organization classroom environment for effective lesson delivery. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the organization and administration in the schools where they are posted. Participation in Co-curricular activities is mandatory. 

 

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION

B.Sc (Education) in Human Kinetics and Health Education

 

YEAR ONE

1ST Semester

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

EDU 100.1

Introduction to Education 

2

EDU 103.1

Physical Fitness Activities and wellness 1

2

 

a) Soccer

 

b) Hockey

 

c) Handball

 

d) Badminton

 

e) Aerobic Dance

 

 

f) Gymnastics

 

 

(Choose any one)

 

KHE 101.1

Introduction to Human Kinetics & Health Education 

2

KHE 100.1

Track and Field Athletics

2

GES 100.1

Communication skills in English

3

GES 102.1

Introduction to Logic & Philosophy 

2

FSB 101.

General Biology

3

KHE 103.1

Personal Health Education  

2

 

TOTAL

18

 

2nd Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Units

EDU 101.2

Introduction to Educational Technology

2

EDU 103.2

Physical Fitness Activities and Wellness II

2

 

a) Basketball

 

 

b) Volleyball

 

 

c) Tennis (Lawn or Table) Choose any one

 

 

d) Martial Art

 

 

e) Squash Racket

 

 

f) Swimming

 

KHE 101.2

Leadership and Citizenship Training

3

GES 101.2

Computer Appreciation and Application

2

KHE 100.2

Team Games I: Volleyball & Soccer

2

GES 103.2

Nigerian People and Culture

2

FSB 102.2

General Biology II

3

 

TOTAL

17

 

YEAR TWO

1ST Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Units

EDU 200.1

Developmental Psychology

2

EDU 201.1

History of Education

2

KHE 201.1

Food and Nutrition

2

KHE 203.1

Safety Education and First Aid

3

KHE 204.1

Family Living & Reproductive Health

2

KHE 200.1

Team Games II (Basketball and Handball)

2

 

Basketball

 

 

Handball

 

KHE 205.1

Administrative Theory and Practice in Human Kinetics and Sport 

2

KHE 202.1

Gymnastics

2

KHE 206.1

Motor Learning Development and Performance

2

 

TOTAL

19

 

2nd Semester

Course Code

Course Tile

Units

EDU 202.2

Art of Teaching

2

EDU 2C1.2

Community Service

1

EDU 202.2

Sociology of Education 

2

EDU 203.2

Supervised Teaching Practice

2

KHE 203.2

Human Anatomy and Physiology 

3

KHE 206.3

Drug Education

2

KHE 208.2

Communicable & Non-Communicable Disease 

2

HKT 200.2

Racket Games I: (Badminton & Table Tennis)

2

 

TOTAL

17

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR B.Sc. (EDUCATION)

HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION

 

FACULTY OF EDUCATION CORE COURSES

Descriptions of the relevant courses are contained in the Faculty section of this booklet as approved by Senate.

  • KHE 101:1 Introduction to Human Kinetics and Health Education (2 Units)

The course deals with concepts and conditions influencing historical and philosophical basis of Human Kinetics and Health Education. The course examines the meaning of Human Kinetics and Health Education, objective and scope of Human Kinetics and Health Education as well as Principles and Practice of Human Kinetics and Health Education.

  • KHE 100.1: Track and Field Athletics (2Units)

The course deals with overview of events that takes place on track and field, (Short, middle and long distance race) (Javelin, shot put and discus).The course also examines the body mechanics and different styles, skills and techniques required to execute the start, bunch/bullet medium/arc and elongated, striding, coasting and finish in track events as well as skills required to execute the throws in field events. Oxygen conservation and endurance, training in long distance races and Mechanism of all races including officiating will also be taught.

  • GES 100.1 Communication Skills in English (3 Units)

(As described in the GES unit)

  • (GES 102.1 Introduction to Logic and Philosophy (2 Units)

(As described in the GES unit)

  • FSB 101.1 General Biology 1 (3 Units)

(As described in the Faculty of Science)

  • (GES 101.2) Computer Appreciation and Application

(As described by the GES Units)

  • FSB 101.2 General Biology II (3 Units)

(As described in the Faculty of Science)

  • KHE 101.2 Leadership and Citizenship Training (3 units)

The course provides a period of physical and mental conditioning, which introduces students to the basic skills of rope climbing, obstacle, race course, swimming, gymnastics, map and compass reading. The course takes place during the long vacation and last for a period of two weeks. Sports and games courses are also offered.

  • KHE 100.2 Team Game II: Volleyball and Soccer (2 Units)

The course deals with history and development of volleyball and soccer. Students would also be exposed to facilities and equipment required to play the game .In addition, basic skills and techniques, rules and regulations of the game, as well as lead up activities would be taught.

  • KHE 200.1 Team Games II: Basketball and Handball (2 Units)

a)      Basketball

The course exposes students to the history and development of basketball. In addition, the facilities and equipment required to play the game, basic skills and techniques of the game, rules and regulations of the game as well as coaching and officiating in the game of basketball would be taught

b)      Handball

The course deals with history and development of handball, the facilities and equipment required to play the game, as well as basic skills such as offensive and defensive techniques. The students would also be exposed to games tactics, rules and regulations as well as coaching and officiating.

  • KHE 201.1 Food and Nutrition Education (2 Units)

The course surveys the types and functions of food required for growth and development. It also deals with the nutritional standards and factors influencing food choice by the individual, community and different occupations. Nutritional problems and food deficiencies, food distribution and preservation, nutritional education programmes, diet and performance in sports and games would be examined. Weight control and exercise, food consumption during training and competition and dangers of ergogenic substances in sports and games would be taught.

  • KHE 203.1 First Aid and Safety Education (2 Units)

The course deals with principles and importance of safety and ii aid, accident factors in the home, school, road, industries, and farms etc. The course will also emphasize on supplies in a lust-aid kit both home and commercial.

  • KHE 204.1 Family Living and Reproductive Health (3 Units)

The course will examine the family as the basic unity of society and various forms of the family in different socio-cultural, legal and political system. It will also deal with family in transition, marriage and type.

  • KHE 205.1 Administrative theory and Practice in Human Kinetics and Sports (2 Units)

The course exposes students to analysis of the nature and scope of Human Kinetics and Sports Management. It also deals with evaluation of social, economic, political and psychological context of Human Kinetics in terms of administration and Organizational structure. Programme organization and evaluation, personnel problems, facilities and equipment, selection! maintenance, construction and improvisation, national policies, Public relations, Budgeting, and Student discipline would be examined.

  • KHE 206.1 Motor Learning Development and Performance

The course deals with the process of motor learning, factors relating to the acquisition of motor skills and motional variables in sports performance. It will also expose students to basic social process of motor behaviour, group interaction and team performances. Stages of motor development, the repertoire of movement abilities of an individual through the life span would be examined.

  • KHE 203.2 Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 Units)

The course deals with the Study of the structures and functions of the various systems of the body i.e Musculoskeletal, cardio respiratory and central nervous system. Terminologies and concepts such as cells and tissues and application of Anatomy and Physiology to all games and sports would also be taught.

  • KHE 206.2 Drugs and Human Health (2 Units)

The course discusses drugs and their definitions, concept of use, misuse and abuse, prescription and non-prescription drugs. The course will also examine the psychotropic (mood modifying groups of drugs, narcotics, depressants, stimulants, Hallucinogens etc.

  • KHE 208.2 Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease (3 Units)

The course examines prevailing communicable and non- communicable disease with particular reference to the tropics and sub-tropics. Diseases, will be grouped under, bacterial, viral, arthropod (insect), animal, water-borne, airborne etc.

  • KHE 200.2 Racket Games I: Badminton and Tennis (2 Units)

The course examines the history and development of Badminton, play skills and techniques, Facilities and Equipment (the court, shuttle cork, racket). Skills i.e the grip, hit, serve (forehand and backhand), volley, clear, smash etc. would also be examined. In addition, rules and regulations guiding doubles and singles games, coaching and officiating as well as practice to improve performance would be taught.

  • Tennis

The course deals with history and development of tennis, skills and techniques of the game, e.g racket grip, the serve and strokes. In addition, the course would examine Lead-up activities necessary before the students take to the court. Facilities and equipment, games type i.e singles, doubles and mixed doubles, rules of the game, coaching and officiating, history of national and international tennis federations, as well as Practice to improve performance would be taught.

HUMAN KINETICS OPTION

YEAR THREE

1st Semester

COURSE NO.

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

EDU 300.1

Curriculum Development and Evaluation

2

EDU 301.1

Philosophy of Education

2

EDU 302.1

Psychology of Learning

3

HKT 300.1

Swimming and Water Safety

2

HKT 302.1

Physiology of Exercise

2

HKT 303.1

Adapted Human Kinetics

2

HKT 304.1

Community and Industrial Recreation 

2

HKT 305.1

Racket Games II: (Squash Racket and Table Tennis or Combative Sport) OR Combative Sports

2

HKT 306.1

Psychology of Coaching

2

 

TOTAL

19

2nd Semester

COURSE NO.

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

HKT 301.2

Psychology and Sociology of Sport

2

EDU 303.2

Research Methods and Statistics

3

EDU 302.2

Biomechanics of Physical Activity

2

HKT 304.2

Socio-cultural Dimensions and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activities

2

HKT 307.2

Methods and Materials in Human Kinetics and Sport

2

EDU 304.2

Supervised Teaching Practice

4

HKT 303.2

Measurement and Evaluation in Human Kinetics and Sport 

2

HKT 306.2

Intramural Administration

2

EDU 300.2

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

2

 

TOTAL

21

YEAR FOUR

1st Semester

COURSE NO.

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

EDU 400.1

Management in Education  

2

EDU 401.1

Tests and Measurement

3

HKT 402.1

Groundsmanship and Maintenance of Sporting Facilities

3

HKT 401.1

Psychological Skills for Optimal Performance 

2

HKT 400.1

Stick Games: Cricket and Hockey

2

HKT 400.1

Introduction to Sports Journalism

2

HKT 403.1

Adult and Industrial Fitness program

3

 

TOTAL

17

 

2nd Semester

COURSE NO.

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

EDU 403.2

Research Project

4

HKT 400.2

Introduction to Sports Marketing and Insurance Policy 

3

HKT 401.2

Prevention & Management of Sport Injury

3

HKT 404.2

Comparative Study of Human Kinetics and Sport

2

HKT 403.2

Principles & Techniques of Coaching and Officiating Competitive Sports

3

HKT 405.2

Contemporary Issues & Problems in sports

3

 

TOTAL

18

  • HKT 300.1A Swimming and Water Safety (2 Units)

The course deals with review of elementary Swimming techniques and fundamentals. In addition, the basic strokes, behaviour around the pool, life saving techniques, swimming and pool hygiene, basic life support and emergency techniques would be examined. The students would also be exposed to regular practice to help improve performance.

  • HKT 302.1 Physiology of Exercise (3 Units)

The Course examines basic facts concerning physiological adjustments at rest and physical activities involving both external and internal factors .It also deals with the human body as a biological machine-metabolism. Students would also be exposed to ventilation, aerobic and anaerobic processes and their environmental effects on exercise and sport performance. Effects of exercise in heat and cold, high and low pressure environment, principles of training, nutrition and athletic performance, ergogenic aids, fatigue, sex difference, ageing and muscular performance would also be taught.

  • HKT 303.1 Adapted Human Kinetics (2 Units)

The course exposes students to basic concepts and various types of handicap i.e physical, mental, social etc. The problems of intellectually exceptional as well as Socio Psychological and cultural dimensions of the problems of the disabled would be dealt with. Human Kinetics and sports programmes to meet their needs, and organized visits to the institutions for the typical problems and prospects of mainstreaming would be taught.

  • HKT 304.1 Community and Industrial Recreation (2 Units)

The course deals with the origin and development of recreation. It also examines the values of outdoor education, as well as principles/organization and administration of community recreation. In addition, facilities and equipment, both indigenous and modern would be dealt with. The importance of residential and day camps, use of camp environment, special activity for children, teenagers and adults and Staff selection, supervision, health and safety, food services, finance arrangement and Contemporary issues in recreation would be addressed.

  • HKT 305.1B Racket Games II: (Squash Racket and Table Tennis) OR Combative Sports (2 Units)

    Squash

The course deals with history and development of the game of squash. In addition, skills and techniques of the game such as racquet grips, the serves, forehand/backhand and return would be taught. Coaching and of officiating, rules of the game, and history of national and international associations as well as practices to improve performance would be examined.

    Table Tennis

The course examines history and development of table tennis, the table and its dimensions, as well as singles and doubles games .The skills and techniques of the game such as bat grips, the serve, basic shots and play strategies would also he examined. Rules and regulations governing the game, history of national and international table tennis associations, and Practice to improve performance would be taught.

    Combative Sports: Judo and Wrestling (2 Units)

The course deals with history and development of Judo and Wrestling .In addition, facilities and equipment, dress codes, the basic throwing skills and breaking of falls would also he dealt with. The course also examines the method of officiating and scoring in judo and wrestling.

  • HKT 306.1 Psychology of Coaching (2 Units)

The course acquaints the students with the history and development of coaching, concepts of (coaching, psychology, coach, athlete), coaching skills and styles, principles of coaching, factors to consider while coaching, characteristics and techniques of good coaching, and qualities and responsibilities of a good coach.

  • HKT 301.2 Psychology and Sociology of Sport (2 Units)

The course examines analysis of psycho-social factors related to motor learning and performance. It also deals with behavioural controls as interventions during stressful situations/competitions etc. In addition, psychological factors in performance i.e motivation, emotional states, self control etc would be addressed.

The course deals with basic assumptions on sociological perspective and their applications in sport, play, game and sport in the society. The course also examine the influence of culture and social trend on citizens participation in physical activities and sport. The influence of sport on individual, social, health and economic development of a nation, as well as social influences on sports competition i.e social expectations, and crowd behaviour in competition would be taught.

  • HKT 302.2 Biomechanics of Physical Activity (2 Units)

The course examines the mechanics of turning, motor principles of stability and motion, laws of motion and the effects of forces upon movement in different directions. The anatomical and physiological fundamentals of human motion, functional region of the musculo-skeletal structures and application of Kinesiology to Human Kinetics would also be addressed, Muscle identification and movement analysis as well as analyses of sports skills and Biomechanical factors in sports performance would be taught

  • HKT 304.2 Socio-cultural dimensions and Philosophy of Sports and Physical Activity (3 Units)

The course covers the major social, cultural and philosophical dimensions of Human Kinetics and Sports. The social and cultural units such as family, school and home with their relationship with sport will be emphasized. Values, norms, culture, religion, rituals and traditions in sports will also be covered. Conceptions through the ages- as survival, physical culture, physical training education, as human movement would be looked into .History of Human Kinetics in Ancient Greece, ancient oriental nations, dark ages, renaissance etc would be emphasized. The major schools of thought of philosophy-idealism, realism, existentialism etc and their application to Human Kinetics and sports would be covered . In addition, Growth of Human Kinetics in Nigeria, the Olympic movement and other international sports competitions with their underlying socio-cultural and philosophical perspectives would be addressed.

  • HKT 307.2 Methods and Materials in Human Kinetics and Sport (2 Units)

The course deals with an overview of the philosophy for developing Human Kinetics programmes. In addition, curriculum types and instructional strategies i.e Pedagogical and andragogical, as well as current trends and practices would be emphasized.

  • HKT 303.2 Measurement and Evaluation in Human Kinetics and Sports (2 Units)

The course emphasizes on the place of measurement and evaluation in Human kinetics and sports. Measuring physical abilities and specialized motor skills, administration of physical performance tests and analysis of scores, importance of measurement in selecting, training coaches for team sports and games, evaluation of the total programme as well as measuring cognitive and affective abilities would be taught.

  • HKT 400.1 Introduction to Sport Journalism (2 Units)

The course acquaints the students with history and development of sports journalism, concepts, media equipment needed for reporting, qualities of a good sports reporter, principles guiding sports reporting, as well as factors affecting effective reporting of local, state, national and international sports competitions.

  • HKT 401.1 Psychology Skills for Optimal Performance (3 Units)

The course deals with analysis of psycho-social factors related to motor learning and performance. It also deal with behavioural controls as interventions during stressful situations/competitions etc. Psychological factors in performance such as motivation, emotional states, set control, etc would also be examined.

The course also deals with the basic assumptions on sociological perspective and their applications in sport play, game and society. Influence of culture and social trend on citizens participation in physical activities and sport, influence of sport on individual, social, health and economic development of a nation and social influences on sports competition, social expectations, crowd/motor behaviour in competition would be addressed.

  • HKT 402.1 Groundsmanship and Maintenance of Sporting Facilities (2 Units)

The course is designed to acquaint students with the nature and scope of groundsmanship and the maintenance of Sporting facilities. lt also emphasizes on the basic knowledge of facility construction and marking of sports facilities.

  • HKT 403.1 Adult and Industrial Fitness Programmes (2 Units)

The course deals with the basic concepts: Goals and objectives, fitness needs of various population, facilities and equipment, scheduling adherence, as well as financing. It also deal with attributes of an ideal fitness programme and Programme evaluation. A survey of existing fitness programme in Nigeria and oversea countries as well as Safety concepts and programme design would be taught.

  • HKT 404.1 Stick Games: Cricket and Hockey (2 Units)

    Cricket

The course examines history and development of cricket, facilities and equipment required in playing the game. It also lays emphasis on basic skills such as bowling, batting, catching and the runs etc. Dress code, rules and regulation, officiating and scoring, practice to improve performance and history of National and International Associations would also be emphasized.

    Hockey

The course deals with history and development of the game, hockey. The facilities and equipment required in playing the game , skills and techniques, rules, officiating and scoring, as well as history of National and International hockey associations would be emphasized.

  • HKT 400.2 Sports Marketing and Insurance Policy (2 Units)

The course examines general principles of marketing, application of marketing principles to sports management and marketing techniques in amateur and professional sports.

  • HKT 401.2 Prevention and Management of Sports Injuries (3 Units)

The course emphasizes on the overview of the concepts of sports medicine, factors related to sports injury and types of sports injuries. The prevention and treatment of sports injuries, principles of safe conduct, the Bill of Rights, Officials in sport- coach, trainer, team manager, team physician etc. Equipment and facilities, food and drugs, weather and attitudes as well as sports and sex differences would be taught.

  • HKT 404.2 Comparative Study of Human Kinetics and Sport (3 Units)

The course deals with brief review of historical phases of Human Kinetics, objectives and importance of comparative study and methods of comparative Human Kinetics. It also emphasizes on opportunities for comparative study, periods within the history of a particular country and comparison between countries both ancient and modem.

  • HKT 403.2 Principles and techniques of Coaching and Officiating Sports/Games (3Units)

The course examines the scientific factors in coaching competitive sports i.e physiological, psychological and sociological. The course also lay emphasis on Administrative procedures for team coaching i.e coach’s philosophy. First meeting with emphasis on information sheet, eligibility forms, physical examination, schedules; equipment and coaching style would also be taught.

  • HKT 405.2 Contemporary Issues and Problems in Sports (3 Units)

The course deals with an overview of national and international sports Bodies/organizations e.g. National Association of Sporting bodies like football, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Handball, etc. The course also examine poor officiating, crowd influence, facilities and equipment and their influence in winning/loosing. Hooliganism in sports, causes and remedies, concept of sports in Africa, as well as Olympic Committee and history of the Olympic games would be emphasized.

HEALTH EDUCATION OPTION

YEAR THREE

1st Semester

COURSE NO.

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

EDU 300.1

Curriculum Development and Evaluation

2

EDU 301.1

Philosophy of Education 

2

HED 302.1

Environmental Health Education

2

HED 303.1

Vital Statistics of Health Education

2

HED 304.1

Methods and Resources in Health Education

2

EDU 302.1

Psychology of Learning

3

HED 305.1

Mental and Social Health

3

HED 306.1

Community Health Education

2

 

TOTAL

17

2nd Semester

COURSE NO.

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

HED 307.2

Health Care Delivery System

2

EDU 304.2

Supervised Teaching Practice 

4

EDU 303.2

Basic Statistics & Research Methods

3

HED 308.2

Organization &  Administration in Health Education 

2

HED 309.2

Health & Illness Behaviour

2

HED 310.2

Adolescent Health Education

2

HED 311.2

School Health Education

2

 

TOTAL

17

YEAR FOUR

1st Semester

COURSE NO.

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

EDU 400.1

Management in Education

2

EDU 401.1

Tests and Measurement

2

HED 402.1

Epidemiology

2

HED 403.1

Ageing, Dying and Death Education

2

HED 404.1

Contemporary issues in Public Health Education

2

HED 405.1

Field – Work Experiences in Health Education

2

HED 406.1

International Health & Careers in Health Education

3

 

TOTAL

15

2nd Semester

COURSE NO.

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

EDU 403.2

Research Project in Education

4

HED 407.2

Demography and Population Dynamics

3

HED 408.2

Consumer Health Education

3

HED 409.2

Occupational Health & Industrial Safety

3

HED 410.2

Planning and Evaluation of Health Education Programme  

3

 

TOTAL

16

 

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

FACULTY OF EDUCATION 

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION

MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMME

The Department offers professional programmes leading to the award of:

  • M.Sc (Ed) Degree in Human Kinetics
  • M.Sc (Ed) Degree in Health Education
    •     Two Areas Specialization:

A.    M.Sc (Ed) (Human Kinetics)

  • Physiology of Exercise
  • Sports Administration and Marketing
  • Sport psychology
  • Sociology of Sport
  • Rehabilitation Therapy  

B.    M.Sc (Ed) (Health Education)

  • Community Health Education
  • Occupational Health and Safety Education
  • Environmental Health and Safety Education

General Objectives

a)      Human Kinetics

The Masters Degree Programme in Human Kinetics is designed to prepare students:

  • In the broad foundational specialization of Human Kinetics towards careers in research, University teaching, recreation, sports and fitness industry.
  • To be better teachers of Human Kinetics in Secondary Schools, Colleges of Education, Sports Institutes and Universities.
  • To be better managers of Human Kinetics and Sports Programmes in higher educational institutions and sport organizations in the wider society.

Admission Requirements

Human Kinetics Specialization

For the degree of M.Sc (Ed) in Human Kinetics, the following categories of candidates may be admitted:

  • Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics or Human Kinetics and Health Education (Integrated major) preferably, holders of Second Class Honours Degrees from a recognized University.
  • Candidates with Bachelors Degree in Science or Science Education after having obtained the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in Human Kinetics or Human Kinetics and Health Education (this category of candidates may be required to take some additional courses in Human Kinetics or related courses as prescribed by the Department).
  • A Pass at Credit level in Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).                

b)      Health Education

Objectives

The aim of the Masters Degree Programme in Health Education is to offer students:

  • An in-depth academic foundation and professional skills for the understanding and practice of Health Education,
  • To develop competence and expertise in the teaching of Health Education in Secondary Schools, and Schools of Health Technology, University and Research related institutes.
  • to be better equipped to identify, analyze and initiate appropriate actions to      improve public / community health in developing countries:
  • To provide managerial and administrative leadership in the Health Education as component of Primary Health Care, health agencies (National and International), industrial/occupational health and Environmental Health and  Safety.
  • To serve as professional health educators in public and private cooperation such as WHO, UNISEF and other related local and global organizations 

Admission Requirements

Health Education Areas of Specialization 

For the degree of M.Sc (Ed) in Health Education, the following categories of candidates may be admitted:

  • Second Class Honours Degree from a recognized University in Health Education or Health and Human Kinetics (Integrated major).
  • A degree in Medicine or appropriate medical sciences; Nursing or Advanced Graduate Diploma in Health Education (AGDHE).
  • Candidates with Second class Honours Degree in Biological Sciences, or Science Education, Pharmacy Sociology or related disciplines after having obtained the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in Health Education or Human Kinetics and Health Education (Integrated major)-such candidates may be required to take additional courses in Human Kinetics and Health Education as may be prescribed by the Department.

Duration of Programme

  • Full-time   

The M.Sc (Ed). Programme (Human Kinetics or Health Education) shall extend for a minimum of 12 calendar months and a maximum period of 18 calendar months. 

  • Part-Time (Sandwich)

The duration of the part-time M.Sc (Ed) programme shall normally be twice the length of the relevant full-time study.

Programme Requirement Human Kinetics/Health Education

The programme requirements shall be as prescribed by the University, which also includes the following:

  • The M.Sc (Ed) programme shall comprise
  • Basic core courses
  • Areas of Specialization Core Courses
  • Elective Courses
  • The programme, requires a minimum of 30 Credit units comprising course in the Core and Specialization areas and shall be for a Research Seminar, 6 units, (The  Thesis, and 3 units for practicum/Field experience where applicable).
  • The students shall also select a minimum of two graduate level courses in related programme course from other Faculties or Departments. The grades from these courses will not be used in computing the students’ Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). However, students are required to pass the courses with at least a grade of C.   

Grading Scale: The grading for M.Sc (Ed) and Ph.D programmes shall be as follows:

70 and above             –        A – 5.00 points

60 – 69                     –        B – 4.00 points

50 – 59                     –        C – 3.00 points

0 – 49                        –        F – 0 points

Course Assessment

  • Each course/seminar shall be assessed on the basis of written examination or research (Papers) or both,
  • To qualify to write the Thesis, a minimum of 3.0 (C) Grade Point Average is required for graduation,
  • A final oral examination shall be taken by a candidate over the thesis on completion of the course work. The senate on the recommendation of the Faculty Graduate Committee shall appoint four (4) examiners, who shall be the Head of the Department, the Candidates the External Examiner and a chairman who shall be appointed by the Board of College of Graduate Studies. There shall also be a CGS Representative in attendance in every oral defence examination.   
  • The examiners shall thereafter submit to the Dean, School of Graduate Students, joint report duly signed by all members.
  • In case of difference of opinion, the examiners shall submit separate reports to the Faculty Graduate Committee which shall make an appropriate recommendation to the Board, College of Graduate Studies.
  • A minimum of C (50%) in the thesis defence is required to be successful in the programme.
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    • HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

      A: HUMAN KINETICS M.SC (ED)

      OPTION A: ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS & SPORTS

      S/N

      COURSE CODE

      CORE COURSES

      CREDITS

      1

      KHE 801.1

      Statistical  Methods

      3

      2

      KHE 802.1

      Research Methods

      3

      3

      CGS 801.1B

      ICT Research Methods  

      2

      4

      KHE 803.2

      Graduate Seminar

      3

      5

      KHE 855.2

      Thesis

      3

      6

      EDC 827.2

      Computer Education

      2

      7

      CGS 802.2

      Entrepreneurship Management 

      2

      8

      HKT 809.1

      Principles & Practice of Sport Management

      2

      9

      HKT810.1

      Administration of Sports & Human Kinetics Programme

      2

      10

      HKT  811.2

      Sports Marketing

      3

      11

      HKT 812.2

      Practicum in Supervision of Human Kinetics & Sports Programme.

      2

      Elective Courses (Choose any One from each Semester)

      1

      HKT 813.1

      Sport Facility Management  

      3

      2

      HKT 814.2

      Administrative Problems in School, Colleges Universities and Clubs

      3

      3

      MST 815.2

      Management Organizational Theory 

       

       

      OPTION B: PHYSIOLOGY OF  EXERCISE

      S/N

      COURSE CODE

      CORE COURSES

      CREDITS

      1

      KHE 801.1

      Statistical Method

      3

      2

      KHE 802.1

      Research Methods

      3

      3

      CGS 851.1B

      ICT and Research Methods 

      2

      4

      KHE 803.2

      Graduate Seminar

      3

      5

      KHE 855.2

      Thesis

      6

      6

      EDC 827.2

      Computer Education

      3

      7

      CGS 802.2

      Entrepreneurship Management   

      2

      8

      HKT 804.1

      Advanced Exercise Physiology 

      3

      9

      HKT 805.1

      Cardiovascular Physiology & Exercise 

      2

      10

      HKT 806.1

      Human Anatomy & Kinesiology

      2

      11

      HKT 808.2

      Lab. Technique & Fitness Appraisal

      2

      Elective courses (Choose any one from each Semester)

      1

      807.2

      Metabolism & Energy Utilization

      2

      2

      831.1

      Sport Medicine  

      2

      3

      832.2

      Applied Physiology or an appropriate course in medical physiology 

      2

      OPTION C: SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

      S/N

      COURSE CODE

      CORE COURSES

      CREDITS

      1

      KHE 801.1

      Statistical Method

      3

      2

      KHE 802.1

      Research Methods

      3

      3

      CGS 801.1B

      ICT and Research Methods 

       

      4

      KHE 803.2

      Graduate Seminar

      3

      5

      KHE 855.2

      Thesis

      6

      6

      EDC 827.2

      Computer Education

      3

      7

      CGS 802.2

      Entrepreneurship Management   

      2

      8

      HKT 816.1

      Psychological Bases of Sport and Physical Activity.

      2

      9

      HKT 817.1

      Applied Psycho-Physiological Dimension of Sports Behaviour

      2

      10

      HKT 818.2

      Motivational Variables in Human Motor Performance

      2

      11

      HKT 819.2

      Practicum/Field Experience Sport Psychology

      3

      12

      HKT 820.2

      Stress Management in Sports Performance

      3

      Elective courses (Choose any one from each Semester)

      1

      HKT 821.1

      Applied Research in Sport Psychology

      3

      2

      HKT 822.1

      Sport Medicine   socio-Psychological Aspects of Sport Psychology

      3

       

      OPTION D: SOCIOLOGY OF SPORTS  

      S/N

      COURSE CODE

      CORE COURSES

      CREDITS

      1

      KHE 801.1

      Statistical Method

      3

      2

      KHE 802.1

      Research Methods

      3

      3

      CGS 801.1B

      ICT and Research Methods 

      2

      4

      KHE 803.2

      Graduate Seminar

      3

      5

      KHE 855.2

      Thesis

      6

      6

      EDC 827.2

      Computer Education

      3

      7

      CGS 802.2

      Entrepreneurship Management   

      2

      8

      HKT 823.1

      Sociological Foundations of Sports

      2

      9

      HKT 824.1

      Social Dimensions of Sport and Social System

      3

      10

      HKT 825.2

      Socio-Psychological Issues in Sports.

      2

      11

      HKT 826.2

      Applied Social of Sports

      2

      Elective courses (Choose any one from each Semester)

      1

      HKT 827.1

      Method of Social Research 

      3

      2

      HKT 828.1

      Sport in Society

      3

      3

      HKT 829.2

      Sports and Politics

      3

      4

      HKT 830.2

      Social Problems in Sports 

      3

                       

      OPTION E: REHABILITATION THERAPY (PROPOSED)

      B: M.SC (ED) HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMME

      OPTION A: COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION

      S/N

      COURSE CODE

      CORE COURSES

      CREDITS

      1

      HED 801.1

      Statistical Method

      3

      2

      HED 802.1

      Research Methods

      3

      3

      CGS 801.1B

      ICT and Research Methods 

      2

      4

      HED 803.2

      Graduate Seminar

      3

      5

      HED 855.2

      Thesis

      6

      6

      HED 827.2

      Computer Education

      3

      7

      CGA 802.2

      Entrepreneurship Management   

      2

      8

      HED 811.1

      Principles & Practice of Health Education 

      2

      9

      HED 819.2

      Programme Development & Evaluation in HED

      3

      10

      HED 812.1

      Control of Communicable & Degenerative Diseases

      2

      11

      HED 817.2

      Advanced Epidemiology of Public Health Education.

      2

      Elective Courses (Choose any one from each Semester)

      1

      HED 816.2

      Environmental Health 

      3

      2

      HED 813.1

      Organization & Administration of Health Service 

      3

      3

      HED 818.2

      Material and Child Health Education 

      3

      4

      HED 814.1

      Consumer Health Education

      3

      OPTION B: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND  SAFETY EDUCATION

      S/N

      COURSE CODE

      CORE COURSES

      CREDITS

      1

      HED 801.1

      Statistical Method

      3

      2

      HED 802.1

      Research Methods

      3

      3

      CGS 801.1B

      ICT and Research Methods 

      2

      4

      HED 803.2

      Graduate Seminar

      3

      5

      HED 855.2

      Thesis

      6

      6

      HED 827.2

      Computer Education

      3

      7

      CGA 802.2

      Entrepreneurship Management   

      2

      8

      HED 811.1

      Principles & Practice of HED in Schools

      2

      9

      HED 822.1

      Industrial Health and Safety Education 

      2

      10

      HED 816.2

      Environmental Health 

      2

      11

      HED 823.1

      Mental Health Education 

      2

      Elective Courses (Choose any one from each Semester)

      1

      HED 827.2

      Health and Human Behaviour Education

      2

      2

      HED 812.1

      Control of Communicable Disease 

      2

      3

      HED 832.2

      Drug and Substance Abuse Education

      2

      4

      HED 826.2

      Issues in Health Education

      2

       

      OPTION C: SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION   

      S/N

      COURSE CODE

      CORE COURSES

      CREDITS

      1

      HED 801.1

      Statistical Method

      3

      2

      HED 802.1

      Research Methods

      3

      3

      CGS 801.1B

      ICT and Research Methods 

      2

      4

      HED 803.2

      Graduate Seminar

      3

      5

      HED 855.2

      Thesis

      6

      6

      HED 827.2

      Computer Education

      3

      7

      CGA 802.2

      Entrepreneurship Management   

      2

      8

      HED 831.1

      Human Growth and Development Education

      2

      9

      HED 812.1

      Control of Communicable & Degenerative Diseases 

      3

      10

      HED 832.2

      Drugs and Substance Abuse Education 

      2

      11

      HED 815.1

      Food and Nutritional Disease

      2

      Elective Courses (Choose any one from each Semester)

      1

      HED 823.1

      Mental Health Education

      3

      2

      HED 818.2

      Material and Child Health Education

      3

      3

      HED 816.2

      Environmental Health Education

      3

      4

      HED 817.2

      Advanced Epidemiology of Public Health Education 

      3

       

OPTION D: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION

CORE COURSES FOR ALL MASTERS STUDENTS COURSE

COURSES DESCRIPTION (HUMAN KINETICS) 

  • KHE 801.1 Statistical Methods (3 Units)
  • Application of statistics to research in Human Kinetics, Recreation and Sports.  Basic concepts of statistical techniques. Relationships among variables. Differences among groups. Understanding Multivariate techniques and non-parametric techniques. Measurements-validity and reliability. Measurements movement using Computer in Measuring Movement. Measurement of behaviour. Questionnaire.
  • KHE 802.1 Research Methods (3 Units)

This is an introductory course, it covers such areas as planning and designing of research, tools in research (library utilization, statistics, presentation, measurements, computers, etc types of research/historical)

  • CGS 801.1B ICT Research Method. See College of Graduate school brochure.
  • KHE 803.2 Graduate Seminar (3 Units)

Students shall select topics approved by the course lecturer(s) from their area of specialization. They are expected to demonstrate ability to prepare logical and in-depth papers on the approved topics and make formal presentation of the papers to their peers.

KHE 855.2 Master’s Thesis (6 Units)

The thesis is a written report of original research completed, under the supervision of the thesis supervisor.

  • EDC 837.2 Computer Education (3 Units)

(See relevant Department Brochure)

  • CGS 802.2 Entrepreneurship Management (2 Units)

See College of Graduate School Brochure.

SPORT ADMINISTRATION AND MARKETING

  • HKT 809.1 Principles and Practice of Sport Management (2 Units)

Basic principles of management applied to Sport: An overview of the philosophical, psychological and sociological foundations of Sport Management. The integration of the theoretical principles of sports and Management Theory. 

  • HKT 810.1 Administration of Sports and Human Kinetics Programme (2 Units)

Administrative Theories applied to Sports, Human Kinetics, and Recreation programmes. Study of organizational structures for sports, physical and recreational programmes, administration programmes, administration programmes development in sport.

  • HKT 811.2 Sports Marketing (3 Units)

General principles of marketing. Application of marketing principles to sport management. Marketing techniques in amateur and professional sports. Sporting good the consumer and the producer. Marketing information and sport sociology.

  • HKT 812.2 Practicum in Supervision of Human Kinetics and Sports Programmes (2 Units)

Practicum work on supervision of sport and human kinetics programmes. Principles of supervision and inspection techniques and analytical appraisal. Marketing information in sports and human kinetics programmes.

ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE ONE FROM EACH SEMESTER)            

  • HKT 813.1 Sports Facility Management and Planning (3 Units).

General consideration for planning recreation faculties. Review of the nature of modern recreation and sport facilities. Management of recreation and sports faculties. Innovations in the planning and management of recreation and sports facilities.

  • HKT 814.2 Administrative Problems in School, Colleges, Universities Sport and Sports Clubs (3 Units)

Issues to be studied here will mostly, be by study techniques based on administrative theories, legal liabilities. Management, finance, facilities, public relations, technical problems and evaluation.

  • MST 815.2 Management and Organizational Theory (3 Units)

(Compulsory Course taken from Faculty of Management Sciences)

PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE                

  • HKT 804.1 Advanced Exercise Physiology (3 Units)

The course consists of such, topics as; the Limits of Human Performance: Energy Production of Movement and Exercise; Ventilation as a Limiting Factor in Performance, and Environmental factors affecting performance.

  • HKT 805.1 Cardiovascular Physiology and Exercise (3 Units)

Physiology of the heart and the Cardio-vascular system. The major Determinants of Cardiac performance during Exercise, with training and Homodynamic Measurement.

  • HKT 806.1 Human Anatomy and Kinesiology (2 Units)                 

An overview of the Human Body and Chemistry of life. Types of Anatomy, skeletal systems, joints and articulators. Muscles types and their actions, conceptions on cells and tissues. Body fluids and electrolytes. Fundamentals of Human motion and its application to movements including the principles in sports’ performance.

  • HKT 808.2 Laboratory Techniques and Fitness Appraisal (2 Units)

Development of skills in the use of exercise machines and measuring equipment treadmill, bicycle ergometer, multigym,-dynamometers, sphygmomanometer, gas analyse, spirometer, ECG, EM Monitor etc, simple test of enzymes in the human body at rest and during exercise. Evaluation of physical fitness of athletes and individual research work in the laboratory.

ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE ONE IN EACH SEMESTER)               

  • HKT 807.2 Metabolism and Energy Utilization (3 Units)

The review of basic metabolism. Energy transduction in cells. The cellular degradation and synthesis of sugar and carbohydrates. Cellular activities in the body. Metabolism of lipids, protein and amino acids.

  • HKT 831.1 Sports Medicine (3 Units)

A reviews of the physiological basis of exercise for health and fitness. Application of exercise to fields such as physical therapy, gerontology and work.

SPORT PSYCHOLOGY    

  • HKT 816.1 Psychological Bases of Sports and Physical Activity (2 Units) 

A study of development and maintenance of fitness for sports; prevention and management of sports injuries as well as  rehabilitation of the injured athlete.

  • HKT 832.2 Applied Physiology (3 Units)

Application of basic psychological concepts in the analysis of sport. Individualized concerns such as personality, anxiety and clinical factors in performance. Social psychological issues, (motivational, aggression and Group dynamic, issues in sport socialization.

  • HKT 817.1 Applied Psychological Dimensions of Sports (2 Units)

A critical study of the psycho-physiological model of sports behaviour-a combination of physiological data with psychological data (e.g personality in the explanation of behavioural variance in sport).

  • HKT 818.2 Motivational Variables in Human Motor Performance (2 Units)

Presentation of current thinking on motivational determinants of sport behaviour. Research foundation. Characteristics and limitation of attributes in sport. Role of perceived ability (a new theory of Motivation sport). Group motivation in team sport.

  • HKT 819.2 Practicum/Field Experience in Sport Psychology (3 Units)

 Practice of behaviour therapy in sport situation, under the direction of course lecturer.                         

  • HKT 820.2 Stress Management in Sport Performance (3 Units)

Nature and Sources of competitive stress. Stress Management technique (Biofeedback, ISMA, Hypnotism), principles of coping strategies, Menial preparation strategies (psyching-up strategies).

ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE ANY ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING IN EACH SEMESTER)       

  • HKT 821.1 Applied Research in Sport Psychology (3 Units)

Examination of innovative research on exercise and psychological well being. Topics include motivation and exercise adherence. Exercise as a therapeutic adjunct. Qualities of peak experience in sport etc.

  • HKT 822.1 Socio-Psychological Aspects of Sport psychology (3 Units)

A critical study of socio-psychological aspects of sport, such issues as aggression, group dynamic, leadership and the socialization process in competition.

  • SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT  
  • HKT 823.1 Sociological Foundations of Sport (2 Units)

Analysis of the cultural phenomenon of sport, applying the basic concepts of sociology. The concepts include: nature and types of systems. Interaction of the institution of sport with type of social system processes. (Overview of sport sociology)

  • HKT 824.1 Social Dimension of Sports Social System (3 Units)

A general overview of the sociological aspects of sport, social institutions, game occurrence, and culture. Socialization process, interpersonal competences, aggression and group dynamics.

  • HKT 825.2 Social Psychological Issues in Sport (2 Units)

Introduction to the application of the concepts and methodologies of sociology to the professional concerns of human kinetics, and sports, and recreation, sociology to the professional concerns of human kinetics. Sport and recreation; sport management, sport marketing and drug counselling etc.

ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE ANY ONE FROM EACH SEMESTER)               

  • HKT 827.1 Methods of Social Research (3 Units)
  • An introduction to methods of social research. Emphasis will be on descriptive techniques such as survey, measurements, statistics and that of computer.
  • HKT 828.1 Sport in Society (3 Units)

A critical study of the social significance of sport. The institution of sport and relationship with other social institutions. Study of sport as a cultural phenomenon.

  • HKT 829.2 Sport and Politics (3 Units)

An examination of sport as an instrument of national and international politics. Emphasis will be centered on such issues as function and non-function of sport in diplomacy. Sports and discrimination (racial, ethnic and gender). Case analysis will emphasize politics in Nigeria sports.

  • HKT 830.2 Social Problems in Sports (3 Units)

The central concern in this course is the critical examination of the social problems associated with sports. These include drug in sports, deviant behaviour in sports (Violence, cheating Hustling), discrimination in sport (Racial, Ethnic Gender and Age). Extensive literature search will be the method of approach.

SECTION B: COURSE DESCRIPTION IN HEALTH EDUCATION   

COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION

  • HED 811.1 Principles and Practice of Health Education (2 Units)

An overviews of the legal, scientific, educational psycho-behavioural and anthropological foundations of health education. Examination of conceptual framework. Dimensions of health education. Innovation, Approaches and models in the dissemination of health education. Consideration of programming and evaluation in health education.

  • HED 819.2 Programme Development and Evaluation in Health Education (3 Units)

Covers the various aspects of programme development and evaluation in community health education. The components of comprehensive health education programmes. Curriculum design and implementation in health education at various settings (school, community and Health – Care Delivery centres). Evaluation mechanics – process and summation.

  • HED 812.1 Control of Communicable and Degenerative Disease (2 Units)

Principles of communicable disease transmission, causes of transmission, and epidemiology of communicable disease in developing countries. Methods of detecting and reporting of observed disease to the appropriate authorities. Host parasite relationships, the body’s immune defense, types of immunity and methods of immunization. Poverty and disease, prevention and, control of common infectious disease. Nature of non-communicable diseases. Risk factors for non-communicable diseases. Role of lifestyle in the prevention and control of major degenerative diseases.

  • HED 817.2 Advanced Epidemiology of Public Health Education (2 Units)

Critical examination of epidemiological concepts and tools of investigation of determinants and distribution of disease frequency and health in human population. An indepth study of epidemiologic methods – collection, interpretation, reporting and evaluation of data. Students are encouraged to conduct micro epidemiologic surveys.

ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE ANY ONE FROM EACH SEMESTER)

HED 816.2 Environmental Health Education (3 Units)                 

The definition and scope of environmental health, sources and effects of environmental pollution. A study of the biological, social and cultural relationship to our environmental health problems, sources effects and control on air, water, land. Housing and health wastes, and noise pollution management, water provision and treatment. A review of Public health bye- laws in Nigeria.

  • HED 813.1 Organization and Administration of Health Services Education (3 Units)

Organizational and administrative concepts and theories applied to health programmes (primary, secondary and tertiary), Leadership roles, Sources of finance, budgeting and human relationships as they affect administration and supervision of health programmes.

  • HED 818.2 Maternal and Child Health Education (3 Units)

A review of health: sociopathological health problems of mothers, child rearing practices in cross-cultural context and associated health problems. Childhood ailments, prevention and control. Women and disease, contraception and family planning. Working class mothers and maternity welfare. Single parenthood- socio-psychological health problems. Role of mothers in family budgeting and implementation.

HED 814.1 Consumer Health Education (3 Units)

Overview of consumer concepts, consumer statutory rights, privileges and protection. A study of roles of quacks and quackery, various fraudulent practices-medical, food fads and fallacies including beauty misconceptions etc. products, Health Information and education of consumers, Functions of consumer protection organizations in Nigeria.  

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION

  • HED 811.1 Principles and Practice of Occupational Health Education (2 Units)

The meaning, objectives and scope of occupational health. An overview of the various health problems associated with various occupation-manufacturing, processing and packaging. Identification and classifications of occupational hazards. Diseases peculiar to various occupations, their prevention and control.

  • HED 822.1 Industrial Health and Safety Education (2 Units)
  • The course is designed to acquaint students with a broad understanding of the history, objective and development of industrial health and safety education. Components of work environments, principles of hazard control and disease prevention. Examination of existing labour codes and industrial legislations organized visits to selected industries culminating in group reports will be encouraged.
  • HED 823.2 Mental Health Education (2 Units)

The definition of mental health and mental illness, Types of mental illness and mental retardation. A study of the relationships among physical, emotional, social and mental health problems. Psycho-somatic concepts of ill-health. Theories of mental illness causation, theories of behaviour/personality development, prevention of mental illness. Students will be provided with a diversity of theoretical views from which they can advance their own understanding and appreciation of the intricacies of mental health. A study of personality development and individual psychological disposition.

ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE ONE FROM EACH SEMESTER)

  • HED 827.2 Health and Human Behaviour Education (2 Units)
  • The course examines the behavioural and sociological aspects of health and the relationships between certain practices and health status. Health roles and health related behaviours, predisposing, enabling and reinforcing factors as well as social norms and -sanctions that influence health behaviour will be covered. Learning theories and application of behavioural model including. Health belief and precise models communication strategies and resources for effective health behaviour change.
  • HED 832.2 Drugs and substance Abuse Education (2 Units)
  • Desired to facilitate students’ understanding of drugs and facts of abuse and misuse, dependence, processes-physical, cultural and socio-psychological. Classification of psychotropic substances, ergogenic substances alcohol and narcotics. Health education programmes for drugs and substance abuse. Review of existing laws for control of drugs, Group visit to the Nigerian Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to be carried out under the guidance of course lecturer.
  • HED 826.2 Issues in Health Education (2 Units)

The course deals with the scientific socio-cultural and attitudinal spectra of public health. Discussion of selected current public community health problems, analysis and evaluation of health information-roles of the mass media. Role of National and International Health Agencies. Disaster and refuges problems as they affect health. Current health issues

SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION

  • HED 831.1 Human Growth and Development Education (2 Units)

An indepth study of the on-set of life conception. The cell as basic unit of life-structure, chromosomes, genes, etc. Heredity and health in growth and development processes. Male and female differentiation-biological, physical and socio-cultural, prenatal, infancy, adolescent and adulthood growth and development, ageing as a life-long process. Senescence and health. Health education programmes in human growth and development.

  • HED 815.1 Food And Nutritional Diseases Education (2 Units)

This course is aimed at providing knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of human nutrition and the applications in life. Improvement of nutritional and health status of individuals and community. It covers the relationship between food and health; terminologies in food and nutrition, sources and importance of nutrients, metabolism and energy balance, food groups and dietary guidelines, malnutrition and deficiency diseases and therapeutic nutrition.

ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE ONE FROM EACH SEMESTER)

  • HED 823.1 Mental Health Education (3 Credit Units)

Description: as in HED 824.2 in)

  • HED 818.2 Maternal and Child Health Education (3 Credit Units)

Description as in HED 817.2

  • HED 816.2 Environmental Health Education (3 Units)

Description as in HED 815

  • HED 817.2 Advanced Epidemiology of Public Health Education (3 Units)

Description as in HED 814.2

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

FACULTY OF EDUCATION 

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION

Ph.D DEGREE PROGRAMME

Objectives

The Ph.D degree programme in Human Kinetics and Health Education provides specialized academic knowledge and practical training opportunities for doctoral degree candidates which will result in providing Nigeria with essential and needed manpower related to Human Kinetics and Health Education.

Regulations

The programme for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) shall consist of an approved course of study and research.

Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission to the programme shall normally be:

  • Candidates who have obtained M.Sc (Ed) degree in Human Kinetics and Health Education of the University of Port Harcourt or other relevant discipline from any other approved University and must have an average of not less than a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5 point scale or 2.8 on a 4 point scale.
  • Each applicant must submit a proposal on area of research interest and pass an interview by the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee.

Requirements governing course and examination

  • The Ph.D degree programme of the Department follows the normal general regulations of the Graduate School, University of Port Harcourt.
  • The programme consists of course work and a dissertation.
  • Courses shall be evaluated in terms of course units, with a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 credit units.
  • All candidates shall be required to register for not less than 1 5 credit units per semester of approved taught courses per semester.

Areas of Specialization

Each doctoral student is expected to specialize in one of the following fields:

  • Sport Management
  • Psychology of Sport
  • Sociology of Sport
  • Sport Marketing
  • Community Health Education
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Occupational Health and Safety Education

Compulsory Courses

All doctoral students are expected to take and pass the following courses:

HKH901, HKH902, HKH903, HKH950.

Courses in Individual Area of Specialization

Students are expected to take a minimum of three courses (9 units) from courses listed in their area of specialization.

Courses Requirements

  • Ph.D students are required to take a minimum of 15 credit units per semester, comprising 8 taught courses and a seminar in a session Student shall take Advanced Research Methods, Advanced Statistics and 3 courses from their respective areas of specialization in the first semester; 3 courses from area of specialization and a seminar in the second semester. The rest of the period shall be spent on research writing and Ph.D dissertation.

Duration of Programme

Full-Time

The Ph.D programme candidates will be required to spend a minimum of 24 calendar months (2 Years) and a maximum of 60 calendar months (5 years)

Part-Time/Sandwich

Candidates will be required spend a minimum of 36 calendar months (3 years) and maximum of 84 calendar months (7 years) 

Course Assessment

  • Each course will be assessed on the basis of written examinations and continues assessment.
  • Candidates will be required to obtain a minimum pass grade of C in each prescribed course and a pass in the dissertation.  

Ph.D Examination

  • There will be a comprehensive examination at the end of second semester of the first year of the programme.
  • The comprehensive examination must be passed. A minimum grade of C must be obtained in the comprehensive examination before the dissertation is written.
  • During the first semester of the second year, the candidate, in consultation with the supervisor, will choose a dissertation topic to be approved by the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee.
  • There will be three seminar presentations, one in the Department and another in the Faculty. The final seminar should be presented before the Board of School of Graduate studies examiners in accordance with the regulations.          

Dissertation

Candidates shall be required to carry out their research under Supervisor(s) appointed by the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education.

Examination of Dissertation

  • For the examination of the candidate’s dissertation, the Board of the School  of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the appropriate Committee shall comprise of five examiners who shall consists of Dean of Faculty as Chairman of Panel, an External Examiners, Representative of Dean, School of Graduate Studies, the Supervisor(s), Head of Department and Chairman, Department Graduate Studies Committee.
  • The examination shall be oral with question asked on the candidate’s research work within the context of the candidate’s field of specialization. The examiners shall submit joint reports on the candidates.

Additional Regulations Governing

Presentation of Dissertations

Signatories of Dissertation

All members of the Board of Examiners shall be signatories to each dissertation, e.g

  • Supervisor(s)
  • Head of Department
  • Chairman of Examination Board (Dean of Faculty)
  • External Examiner

All the foregoing regulations are subject to the general University regulations governing higher degree programmes.

GENERAL CORE COURSES

Course Descriptions

HKT 901.1  Advanced Research Methods     -        3 units

HKT 902.1  Advanced Statistics                    -        3 units

HKT 903.2  Doctoral Seminar                       -        3 units

HKT 950.2  Doctoral Dissertation                 -        6 units              

HUMAN KINETICS Ph.D PROGRAMMES

OPTION A: SPORT MANAGEMENT   

S/N

COURSE CODE

CORE COURSES

CREDITS UNITS

1

HKE 901.1

Advanced Research Methods

3

2

HKE 902.1

Advanced Statistics

3

3

HKE 903.2

Doctoral Seminar

6

4

HKE 950.2

Doctoral Dissertation

12

5

HKE 905.1

Legal Liability and insurance Management in Sports

2

6

HKE 906.1

Issues and Current Administrative Trends in Human Kinetics

2

7

HKE 907.1

Independent Study in Sports Management

2

8

HKE 908.2

Administration and Supervision in Sports Management   

2

9

HKE 909.2

Sports Insurance Policy and legal Liability for sports 

2

Elective Courses (Choose any one from each Semester)

1

HKE 910.2

Financing Budgeting and Purchasing in Human Kinetics and Athletics  

2

2

HKE 911.2

Sports in Cultural Perspective 

 

 

OPTION B: SPORT PSYCHOLOGY   

S/N

COURSE CODE

CORE COURSES

1

HKE 901.1

Advanced Research Methods

2

HKE 901.1

Advanced Statistics

3

HKE 902.1

Doctoral Seminar

4

HKE 903.2

Doctoral Dissertation

5

HKE 912.1

Psychological Skills before, during, and after performance 

6

HKE 913.1

Motivation and goal setting as a strategy

7

HKE 914.1

Applied psychological analysis of problems in competitive sports    

 

8

HKE 915.2

      Socio-psychological aspect of sports             psychology

2

9

HKE 916.2

      Applied psycho-physiological

2

Elective Courses (Choose any one from each Semester)

1

HKE 917.2

    Practicum/Field experience in sports     psychology (internship) 

2

2

HKE 918.2

   Independent study in sports psychology

2

 

OPTION C: SPORT SOCIOLOGY 

S/N

COURSE CODE

CORE COURSES

CREDITS UNITS

1

HKE 901.1

Advanced Research Methods

3

2

HKE 902.1

Advanced Statistics

3

3

HKE 903.2

Doctoral Seminar

6

4

HKE 903.2

Doctoral Dissertation

12

5

HKE 919.1

Social Stratification and Sports 

2

6

HKE 920.1

Group Dynamics in Game Situation

2

7

HKE 921.1

Deviant behaviour Control and Sports

2

8

HKE 922.2

Race, Sex and Sports

2

9

HKE 932.2

Socialization into Sports Participation  

2

Elective Courses (Choose any one from each Semester)

1

HKE 924.2

Independent Study in Sociology of Sport  

2

2

HKE 925.2

Contemporary Issues and Problems in Sports

2

 

OPTION D: SPORT MARKETING 

S/N

COURSE CODE

CORE COURSES

CREDITS UNITS

1

HKE 901.1

Advanced Research Methods

3

2

HKE 902.1

Advanced Statistics

3

3

HKE 903.2

Doctoral Seminar

6

4

HKE 903.2

Doctoral Dissertation

12

5

HKE 926.1

Marketing Management in Human Kinetics and Sports

2

 

6

HKE 927.1

The Special Nature of Sports, Marketing

2

7

HKE 928.1

Marketing Segmentation and the Sport Product

2

8

HKE 929.2

Co-ordinating and Controlling the Market Product 

2

9

HKE 930.2

The perspective in Sports Consumer behaviour

2

Elective Courses (Choose any one from each Semester)

1

HKE 931.2

The Role of public Relations in Sports Marketing   

2

2

HKE 932.2

Research in Sports Marketing

2

 

SECTION B:          HEALTH EDUCATION PH.D PROGRAMMES

OPTION E: COMMUNICATION HEALTH   

S/N

COURSE CODE

CORE COURSES

CREDITS

1

HED 901.1

Advanced Research Methods

3

2

HED 902.1

Advanced Statistics

3

3

HED 902.2

Doctoral Seminar

6

4

HED 903.2

Doctoral Dissertation

12

5

HED 933.1

Principles and Practice of Community Health Education

2

6

HED 932.1

Health Education and Health Promotion

2

7

HED 934.1

Communication Skills in Health Education & Public Health

2

8

HED 938.2

Field Experience in Community Health 

2

9

HED 937.2

Current Issues in Health Promotion and Public Health 

2

Elective Courses (Choose any one from each Semester)

1

HED 936.2

Health Education Programme Development and Community Mobilization         

2

2

HED 951.1

Safety Education and Accident Prevention. 

2

 

OPTION B: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY EDUCATION                     

 

OPTION C: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION

 

 

Ph.D COURSE DESCRIPTION

GENERAL CORE COURSES

HKH 901.1 Advanced Research Methods (3 Units)

This course reviews the various methods used in research in Human Kinetics and Health Education. There shall be coverage of observation techniques in field and laboratory settings, sampling methods etc. Emphasis is placed on historical, Survey, experimental, epidemiological, Philosophical research and other basic and applied research methods - compulsory.

HKH 902.1 Advanced Statistics (3 Units)

The course covers characteristics of the basic research and analysis of factorial research designs including factorial analysis of variance and co-variance General regressions, path analysis, canonical analysis of variance and discriminate analysis etc. Compressive analysis of both descriptive and inferential statistical tools - compulsory.

HKH 903.2 Doctoral Seminar (6 Units)

Deals with both, vital issues of Human Kinetics and Health Education. Critical analysis of recent research studies related to these issues. Problems involved in conducting and publishing research are discussed, Preparation of dissertation proposals under the guidance of major supervisor and presentation at Departmental seminar-compulsory.

HKH 950.2 Doctoral Dissertation (12 Units)

The doctoral dissertation is to present results of an original research topic. Credit is given for originality, the contribution of work to knowledge, presentation and use of previous literature in the area of student’s specialization.

SPORT MANAGEMENT

COURSE DESCRIPTION

HKH 905.1 Legal Liability and Insurance Management in Sports (2 Units)

An analysis and study of legal basis for physical education, sport participation an allied areas. The implication of various sports courses on the discipline, and relevant legal liability as negligence, tort, nuisance, malfeasance etc. A study of liability of the school teachers, sports master and other agencies.

HKH 906.1 Issues and Current Administrative Trends in Human Kinetics (2 Units)

Identification, discussion and analysis of current trends and issues which confront the human kinetics administrators at various levels. The present day issues which confront sport administrators in various areas of discharge of their duties.

HKH 907.1 Independent Study in Sports Managements (2 Units)

Students are to embark on the study of selected professional problems in sports administration, with approval of their supervisors

HKH 908.2 Administration and Supervision in Sports Management (2 Units)

Prepares students into principles affecting process of recruitment, selection and orientation studies, and basic principles guiding effective supervisory process.

HKH 909.2 Sports Insurance Policy and Legal Liability in Sports (2 Units)

An analysis and study of legal basis for sports participation and allied areas, and the importance and process of taking insurance against sport injuries. The administrative responsibility towards legal actions in sport, buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment

ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE ANY ONE)

HKH 910.2 Financing, Budgeting and Purchasing in Human Kinetics and Athletics (2 Units)

The course is designed to explore budgeting and financing in sports: methods and procedures in the administration of human kinetics and athletic development. Emphasis shall be placed on the planning, programming budgeting system and other cost accounting processes, purchasing and maintaining equipment.

OR

HKH 911.2 Sports in Cultural Perspective (2 Units)

A critical study of sports in context of culture with references to social systems, educational, political, mass media and process changes

SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

HKH 912.1 Psychological Skills before, during and after Performance (2 units)

Evaluating the relative importance of interdependent psychological skills of anxiety management, mental practice, concentration, motivation and self confidence.

HKH 913.1 Motivation and Goal Setting as a Strategy (1 units)

The relationship between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation in sports. Goals setting as a motivational techniques for peak performance in sports. Common problems in setting goals and guidelines for goral setting. Individuals and group motivation in team sport

HKH 914.1 Applied psychological Analysis of problems in Competitive Sports (2 Units)

A critical study of applied psychological problems in competitive sports (personality dynamics in sport, drugs, etc)

HKH 915.2 Socio-Psychological Aspect of Sports psychology (2 units)

A critical review of socio-psychological aspect of sports such as race, sex, social system and an in-depth analysis of available studies in the field

HKH 916.2 Applied psycho-physiological Problems in Competitive Sports (2 Units)

A critical review of psycho-physiological problems of sports behaviour in competitive situations and prevalent management techniques

ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE ANY ONE)

HKK 917.2 Practicum/Field Experience in Sports Psychology (2 Units)

A field practice of behaviour therapeutic situation, under direction of the course lecturer.

OR

HKH 918.2 Independent Study in Sports Psychology (2 Units)

A critical focus on curiosity arousing issues and problems in sports psychology. These issues are discussed in terms of recent research and theory in sports psychology.

SPORT SOCIOLOGY

HKH 919.1 Social Stratification and sports (2 Units)

An analysis of social strata and their implications on Sports participation. Race and gender discrimination in sports and physical activity mobility through participation Rags to riches.

HKH 920.1 Group Dynamics in Games Situation: (2 Units)

Structural analysis of sport group, its dynamics, relationship, leadership, cohesion, group motives and group stress in sports

HKR 921.1 Deviant Behaviour Control and Sports (2 Units)

Analysis of theories of deviant behaviour to understand its social causes and implications, sports as a correctional tool and its use in reforming delinquents.

HKH 922.2 Race, Sex and Sports (2 Units)

Racial discrimination in sports, Socio-political action against discrimination, male domination in sports women entry in sports and women ‘s emancipation through sport participation.

HKH 923.2 Socialization into Sports Participation (2 Units)

Critical review of different theories of socialization, social system approach to socialization, and an in-depth analysis of available studies in the field.

ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE ANY ONE)

HKH 924.2 Independent Study in Sports Psychology (2 Units)

An Independent investigation of selected professional problems in sports sociology with the permission of the course lecturer.

OR

HKH 925.2 Contemporary Issues and Problems in Sports (2 Units)

A critical focus on curiosity arousing issues and problems in sports sociology. These issues are discussed in terms of recent research and theory in sports psychology.

SPORT MARKETING

HKH 926.1 Marketing Management in Human Kinetics and Sports (2 Units)

The course aims mainly at providing guidance to postgraduate students, to recognize the interacting components of the marketing management process, to appreciate the core elements f market analysis, product concept and product position. The course assume a good knowledge of the understanding of the distinction between the 5 “Ps” (product, price, place, promotion, and public relation) of sports marketing

HKH 927.1 The Special Nature of Sports Marketing (2 Units)

This is an advanced course focusing on the major movement in contemporary market forces causing the need for enlightened marketing strategies in the sports industry. The students are exposed to the obstacles to clear marketing strategy in sports, recognize the components of the sports product and sports industry, and also factors that make sport marketing a unique enterprise.

HKH 928.1 Marketing segmentation and the Sports Product (2 Units)

The course examines the central role of segmentation in the marketing process. It also recognizes the four bases of market segmentation in sports. It aims to differentiate sport products from market place product in terms of its uniqueness and limitations in the world of mainstream marketing and the understanding of the elements of the sport product. The course also seeks to establish and explore the relationship between the product positioning and product image, their interaction, and their ultimate effect on the marketing process, and to learn the steps involved in product development and the product life cycle.

HKT 9292.2 Co-ordinating and Controlling the Market Mix (2 Units)

The aim of this course is to consolidate the graduate student’s knowledge to compare and contrast the interaction and impact of the 5 Ps upon each other. And how organizational structure and job descriptions impact organizational control of the marketing function. It also educates the students on the need for control in achieving marketing effectiveness and to become aware of the philosophical elements that may be related to the marketing function, but which may not be consistent with organizational structure.

HKH 930.2 The Perspectives in Sports Consumer behaviour (2 Units)

This course is meant to acquaint the students with significant differences between socialization involvement, and commitment for sport consumers. Attempts will be made to show and discuss various individuals and environmental factors that shape consumer involvement and commitment in sport. And the decision process for sport consumers.

ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE ANY ONE)

HKH 931.2 The Role of Public Relations in Sports Marketing (2 Units)

The purposes of this course is to train graduate students to master Public Relations and its role in positioning and in the formulation of the marketing mix. The major role and functions of a public relations professional. To recognize the importance of effective community relations and employee relations programming in product positioning and effective marketing effect. Attention is also paid to specialized issues such as; the role and scope of the media and the subsequent impact the media has on the public relations function to sport marketing.

OR

HKH 932.2 Research in Sports Marketing (Current issues in Sport Marketing) (2 Units)

The course will deal with the efficient handling of internal data sources available to any sport organization. Various research methods available for gathering external information on sports marketing. Apart from being given practical assignments to trace information in the libraries and in the field, the student will be taught how to organize data and present them in a scholarly form and also to appreciate the components and the importance of a marketing information system.      

HEALTH EDUCATION (COMMUNITY HEALTH) COURSE DESCRIPTION

HED 933.1 Principles and Practice of Community Health (2 Units)

The course covers the concept and meaning of community health and factors that affect the health of a community and health status indicators. It also focuses on the history of community and public health in earliest civilizations and modern time, describes the role of governmental agencies and nongovernmental organizations in health promotion, community organizing and needs assessment. Examines the health of specific populations viz: maternal and child health, adolescent and adult health, community mental health, environmental health, management of school health programme, structure and functions of Health Care Delivery System.

HED 932.1 Health Education and Health Promotion (2 Units)

The course covers; The concept, scope, components and historical development of health promotion and Primary Health Cares, Application of health education strategies and behavioral change models in health promotion and disease prevention; Health programme design, organization, implementation and evaluation and a critical review of specific health promotion and disease prevention programmes in community, school and industrial settings. Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the prevention and control of major communicable and non-communicable disease in developing economy.

HED 934.1 Communication Skills in Health Education and Public Health (2 Units)

Examines basic principles of communication and health education, communication models, health education theories and behaviour change models, barriers to communication, and communication skills, benefits of health communication, factors in message design, roles of mass media and information technology, methods and resources in health education and public health, consumer health, advertising and social marketing

HED 938.2 Field Experience in Community Health (2 Units)

Students are expected to acquire practical experience in the organization and administration of community health programmes by monitoring the design or development and implementation of health promotion and disease prevention programmes of selected health related agencies. A comprehensive report on the programmes of the related agencies should be submitted at the completion of the project.

HED 937.2 Current issues in Health Promotion and Public Health (2 Units)

The course discusses the current issues, problems and trends in health promotion and public health in both developed and developing countries, the course shall include critical analysis of professional literature in various areas of community health Environmental Health and Safety Education as well as and Occupational health and safety education. Students are expected to develop publishable research papers in his/her area of interest at the end of the course.

ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE ANY ONE)

HED 936.2 Health Education Programme Development and Community Mobilization (2 Units)  

Covers the goals and objectives of sex education and human sexuality education, sex roles, human reproductive organs and functions, biology of sex and adolescent sexuality, conception and reproduction, sexual problems of men and women, sexually transmissible infections/reproductive tract infections, family planning and infertility, maternal and child health and other gender-related issues.

OR

HED 951.1 Safety Education and Accident Prevention (2 Units)

The course examines the principles of safety education, epidemiology of accident causation, injury prevention and control measures, first aid and management of emergency at home, work and school, road and industrial safety. Safety in relation to environment health factors and disease causation.

SUMMARY

The courses offered by the Department cover all the recommenced courses in NUC minimum standard brochure, and other relevant courses in each option or area of specialization.

 

 

FORMAT FOR PRESENTING RESEARCH

THESIS / DISSERTATION REPORT

Title Page (Sample)

 

SOURCES OF STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG CHRISTIAN CLERICS IN OWERRI SENATORIAL ZONE OF IMO STATE

BY

G2009/Ph.D/HKH/FT/163

APPROVAL PAGE

 

A Dissertation submitted to the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Port Harcourt, in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the award of the Doctor of Philosophy )Ph.D) Degree in Health Education (Community Health Education).

Supervisor Dr.

APPROVAL PAGE

This dissertation has been read and approved as meeting the requirements for award of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) of the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.

 

 

________________                 ____________               _______________

Name of Supervisor                        Signature                              Date

 

 

 

 

________________                 ____________               _______________

Name of Head of Department          Signature                             Date

 

 

 

 

 

________________                 ____________               _______________

Name of Dean                                 Signature                             Date

Faculty of Education 

 

 

 

________________                 ____________               _______________

Name of External Examiner             Signature                             Date

CERTIFICATION

We certify that this Dissertation titled is the original work of the department of

Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt. We also certify that the work has not been published anywhere or presented concurrently for another degree or diploma.

 

 

________________                 ____________               _______________

Name of Student                            Signature                             Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

________________                 ____________               _______________

Name of Supervisor                         Signature                             Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

________________                 ____________               _______________

Name of Head of                             Signature                             Date

Department

 

DEDICATION

The author/student may wish dedicate the work to someone the Almighty or relation(s) mark of respect for or in special acknowledgement statement is usually sharp clear brief and attractive to read for example.

This work is dedicated to my parents, Dr. & Mrs. A. J. Otoko who paved the way for higher education.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The research here expresses his/her thanks appreciation/gratitude to those who contributed significantly to the successfully accomplishment of the research work. Generally, but not as a rule, God is usually acknowledged first. Followed by the supervisor, then individuals who provided materials or read the work gave support, provided data or computed the work.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

This covers every heading and sub-heading and their respective paginations, right from the preliminary section through all the chapters and their sub-headings as they appear in the body of the Thesis/Dissertation. The table also includes reference and appendices, Pagination range (e.g. i-iv) should be avoided. Only the exact page where the materials appear first should be indicated.

LIST OF TABLES

Tables in used in the Thesis/Dissertation should be numbered according to the chapter(s) in which they appear. The tables with their numbers, title and pagination should be listed on this preliminary page

LIST OF FIGURES

Figures (if any) used as graphic illustrations in the research work should be listed on this preliminary page. The figures, which should (like the tables) be identified according to the chapters in which they appear, should be listed with clear indication of their numbers, titles and pagination.

ABSTRACT

This is a summary of the entire work/study. For a thesis or dissertation, an abstract is usually not more than 200 words in length. The abstract should contain brief information on the investigated problem, methodology, population and sample of subjects of the study, research design, instrumentation, method of data collection and analysis, findings, conclusion and the most salient recommendation(s). An abstract is a single block paragraph which should be type with single-line spacing and with the approved normal font. It should not be italicized

BODY OF RESEARCH REPORT

The research report should be formatted as follows:

 

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1     Background to the Study

1.2     Statement of the problem

1.3     Purpose of the study

1.4     Research questions

1.5     Hypotheses

1.6     Scope of the study

1.7     Significance of the study

1 .8    Operational definition of terms (if need be)

 

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2. 1    Conceptual review (i.e. essential concepts in the study)

2.2     Theoretical framework (i.e. related theories)

2.3     Relevance of these theories/concepts to the study

2.4     Review of empirical studies

2.5     Summary of literature review

 

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY

3.1     Research design

3.2     Population of the study

3.3     Sample and Sampling technique

3.4     Instrumentation

3.5     Validity and Reliability of instrument(s)

3.6     Method of data collection

3.7     Method of data analysis

 

CHAPTER 4: PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

4.1     Research question (presentation and analysis of data with regard to the        research questions)

4.2     Test of the research hypotheses

4.3     Summary of Findings (Findings made in 4.1 and 4.2 should be summarized under each table after data analysis).

 

CHAPTER 5: DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, IMPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1     Discussion of findings

5.2     Conclusions (itemize)

5.3     Implications of findings (contribution to knowledge) (itemize)

5.4     Recommendations (itemize)

5.5     Limitations of the study

5.6     Suggestions for further studies

Notes: It is suggested that under each chapter heading there should be a brief opening paragraph of about 2 to 5 sentience to indicate what the chapter is all about. The opening paragraph, should NOT be titled “Introduction” and should NOT be numbered as a sub-heading.

REFERENCES

All authors/materials cited in the body of the work must be acknowledged in the References section. The current American Psychological Association (APA) style of referencing and citation of authors and information material used in the study should be that approved by the Department. See your HOD for the approved format.

APPENDICES

The Appendix section should include, among other things, the introductory Letter which explains the purpose of the study and its instrument(s) to intended respondents. Other materials to be expected in the Appendix section include the instrument(s) used. Relevant tables, figures and statistical formulae or workings giving more detailed explanation of the research process and findings, but which would otherwise create confusion if concluded in the body of the work.

GUIDELINES FOR WRITING SEMINAR IN HUMAN

KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION

Students are expected to include on separate pages the following:

Title page. Table of contents and Abstract listed of figures and list of tables may also be include as appropriate.

PAGE ONE: INTRODUCTION

Theoretical background

Presentation of the main work in sections

Conclusion

References

Sign: --------------------------------

DR. AMASIATU A. N.

HOD

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