Postgraduate Programme

Department of Human Kinetics & Health Education

Postgraduate Programmes

In this department we have four different postgraduate programmes, each runs masters and Ph.D program

M.Sc Sports Management

Admission Requirements:

The following shall be eligible to seek admission and registration for the degree of M.Sc. Sports Management:

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B.Ed, B.Sc. or its equivalent with a minimum of second class lower (2.2) degree classification in physical Education, Physical and Health Education.

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B.A., B.Sc. or its equivalent with a minimum of second class lower (2.2) degree classification in Sociology, Business Administration, Law, Physiology, Accounting, Mass Communication, Journalism, Political Science, Economics, or any other specialization considered as relevant by the Department

Faculty/Departmental Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
EDUC 801 Educational Statistics I 2
EDUC 801 Educational Statistics II 2
EDUC 803 Educational Research 2
PHED 801 Advanced Tests & Measurements in P.H.E 2
PHED 802 Research Methods in P.H.E 2
PHED 803 Advanced Motor Learning and Human Performance 2

Area of Specialization

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
PHED 829 Advanced Sport Psychology 2
PHED 831 EAdvanced History of Sports 2
PHED 833 International Sports 2
PHED 828 Advanced Sports Administration and Planning 2
PHED 830 Advanced Sports Coaching Strategies 2
PHED 832 Planning & Facilities for Sports 2
PHED 834 Advanced Sports Sociology 2
PHED 816 Seminar 2
PHED 808 Physiological Basis of Physical Activity & Coaching 2
PHED 830 Advanced Sports Coaching Strategies 2
PHED 866 Thesis 9

Ph.D Sports Management

Admission Requirements:

The following shall be eligible to seek admission and registration for the degree of PhD Sports Management:

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M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed., or its equivalent in Sports Management, or Organisation and Administration of Sports.

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Any Master’s degree considered as relevant by the Department. In this case, the candidate would be required to take make up courses as determined by the Department, which would not count towards graduation.

Faculty/Departmental Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
EDUC 901 Educational Statistics I 3
EDUC 902 Computer and Data Processing 3
EDUC 903 Educational Thoughts and Practice 3
PHED 902 Advanced Respiratory Physiology in Exercise and Sports Training 3
PHED 910 Internship 3
Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Area of Specialization

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
PHED 906 Issues in Sports Administration and International Politics 3
PHED 907 Technosports & Training Programmes 3
PHED 908 Tourism & Sports Development 3
PHED 909 Sports Institutional Organization and Development 3
PHED 915 Advanced Sports Organization 3
PHED 919 Doctoral Seminar I 3
PHED 920 Doctoral Seminar II 3
PHED 977 Dissertation 3
Course Code Course Title Credit Units

M.Sc Exercise and Sports Science

Admission Requirements:

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B.Ed, B.Sc. or its equivalent with a minimum of second class lower (2.2) degree classification in Physical and Health Education.

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B.Sc. or its equivalent with a minimum of second class lower (2.2) degree classification in Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or any other specialization considered as relevant by the Department.

Faculty/Departmental Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
EDUC 801 Educational Statistics I 2
EDUC 802 Educational Statistics II 2
EDUC 803 Educational Research 2
PHED 801 Advanced Tests & Measurements in P.H.E 2
PHED 802 Research Methods in P.H.E 2
PHED 803 Advanced Motor Learning and Human Performance 2
Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Area of Specialization

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
PHED 804 Physiology of Exercise I 2
PHED 805 Physiology of Exercise II 2
PHED 807 Organic Science as Applied to Physical Education and Sports 2
PHED 810 Physiology of Nutrition and Physical Fitness 2
PHED 838 Applied Psychology and Physical Education 2
PHED 811 Advanced Biomechanics and Kinesiology 2
PHED 812 Physiological Basis of Muscular Activity 2
PHED 814 LPhysiology of Conditioning and Health 2
PHED 815 Exercise and Body Fluids 2
PHED 816 Seminar 2
PHED 866 Thesis 9
Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Ph.D Exercise and Sports Science

Admission Requirements:

The following shall be eligible to seek admission and registration for the degree of PhD Exercise and Sports Science:

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M.Ed., M.Sc., or its equivalent in Exercise and Sports Sciences.

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Any Master’s degree considered as relevant by the Department. In this case, the Department would determine the make up courses that the candidate would have to take which would not count towards graduation.

Faculty/Departmental Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
EDUC 901 Educational Statistics I 3
EDUC 902 Computer and Data Processing 3
EDUC 903 Educational Thoughts and Practice 3
PHED 902 Advanced Respiratory Physiology in Exercise and Sports Training 3
PHED 910 Internship 3
Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Area of Specialization

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
PHED 904 Advanced Nutrition in Exercise and Sports Training 3
PHED 907 Physiology of Exercise II 3
PHED 919 Doctoral Seminar I 3
PHED 920 Doctoral Seminar II 3
PHED 977 Dissertation 20
Course Code Course Title Credit Units

M.Ed Health Eductaion

Admission Requirements:

The following shall qualify for admission into the Master of Education degree programme in Educational Technology:

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B.Ed, B.Sc. or its equivalent with a minimum of second class lower (2.2) degree classification in physical Education or Physical and Health Education.

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B.Ed., B.Sc. or its equivalent with a minimum of second class lower (2.2) degree classification in Home Economic, Public Health Education or any other specialization considered as relevant by the Department.

Faculty/Departmental Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
EDUC 801 Educational Statistics I 2
EDUC 802 Educational Statistics II 2
EDUC 803 Educational Research 2
PHED 801 Advanced Tests & Measurements in P.H.E 2
PHED 802 Research Methods in P.H.E 2
PHED 803 Advanced Motor Learning and Human Performance 2
Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Area of Specialization

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
PHED 817 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2
PHED 809 Health and Gerontology 2
PHED 819 School Health Education Administration 2
PHED 821 Issues to Health Education programme 2
PHED 823 Trends in School Health Education Curriculum 2
PHED 825 Tropical Diseases, Control & Health Education Programmes 2
PHED 827 Sanitation & Health 2
PHED 716 Seminar 2
PHED 718 Community Health Education Programme 2
PHED 720 School Health Education Methodology 2
PHED 722 Comparative School and Public Health Education Programme 2
PHED 724 Health Laws and Government Policies 2
PHED 726 Therapeutic Recreation Programme 2
PHED 866 Thesis 9
Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Ph.D Health Eductaion

Admission Requirements:

The following shall be eligible to seek admission and registration for the degree of PhD Health Education:

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B.Ed, B.Sc. or its equivalent with a minimum of second class lower (2.2) degree classification in physical Education or Physical and Health Education.

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B.Ed., B.Sc. or its equivalent with a minimum of second class lower (2.2) degree classification in Home Economic, Public Health Education or any other specialization considered as relevant by the Department.

Faculty/Departmental Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
EDUC 901 Educational Statistics I 3
EDUC 902 Computer and Data Processing 3
EDUC 903 Educational Thoughts and Practice 3
PHED 902 Advanced Respiratory Physiology in Exercise and Sports Training 3
PHED 910 Internship 3
Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Area of Specialization

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
PHED 903 Advanced Research Methods in Physical and Health Education 3
PHED 911 Advanced Philosophical Basis of Human Movement 3
PHED 912 Issues in Physical Education Programmes 2
PHED 917 Physical Education and Modern Technology 3
PHED 918 Professional Issues in Physical Education 3
PHED 919 Doctoral Seminar I 3
PHED 920 Doctoral Seminar II 3
PHED 977 Dissertation 20
Course Code Course Title Credit Units

M.Ed Physical Eductaion

Admission Requirements:

The following shall be eligible to seek admission and registration for the degree of M.Sc. Sports Management:

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B.Ed, B.Sc. or its equivalent with a minimum of second class lower (2.2) degree classification in physical Education or Physical and Health Education.

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Any other undergraduate degree considered as relevant by the Department with a minimum of second class lower (2.2) degree classification.

Faculty/Departmental Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
EDUC 801 Educational Statistics I 2
EDUC 802 Educational Statistics II 2
EDUC 803 Educational Research 2
PHED 801 Advanced Tests & Measurements in P.H.E 2
PHED 802 Research Methods in P.H.E 2
PHED 803 Advanced Motor Learning and Human Performance 2
Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Area of Specialization

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
PHED 835 Advanced History of Physical Education 2
PHED 837 Physical Education Methodology and Supervision 2
PHED 839 Physical Education, Sports and Society 2
PHED 836 Issues in Physical Education Administration and Planning 2
PHED 838 Applied Psychology and Physical Education 2
PHED 816 Seminar 2
PHED 840 Trends in Physical Education Curriculum 2
PHED 866 Thesis 9
Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Ph.D Physical Eductaion

Admission Requirements:

The following shall be eligible to seek admission and registration for the degree of PhD Physical Education:

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M.Ed., M.Sc., or its equivalent in Physical Education

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Any Master’s degree considered as equivalent by the Department. In this case, the candidate would be required to take make up courses as determined by the Department, which would not count towards graduation.

Faculty/Departmental Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
EDUC 901 Educational Statistics I 3
EDUC 902 Computer and Data Processing 3
EDUC 903 Educational Thoughts and Practice 3
PHED 902 Advanced Respiratory Physiology in Exercise and Sports Training 3
PHED 910 Internship 3
Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Area of Specialization

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
PHED 903 Advanced Research Methods in Physical and Health Education 3
PHED 911 Advanced Philosophical Basis of Human Movement 3
PHED 912 Issues in Physical Education Programmes 2
PHED 917 Physical Education and Modern Technology 3
PHED 918 Professional Issues in Physical Education 3
PHED 919 Doctoral Seminar I 3
PHED 920 Doctoral Seminar II 3
PHED 977 Dissertation 20
Course Code Course Title Credit Units