Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROGRAMME/SUB-DISCIPLINE
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION.

The Department of Human Kinetics and Health Programme started with Certificate
and Diploma Programmes in October, 1980. Between October, 1981 and September,
2005, the Department has grown by leaps and bounds offers programmes leading to the
award of Bachelor of Science (Education) Degree in two (2) programmes; Human
Kinetics and Health Education. It also offers Mater of Education (M.Ed.) degrees and
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in both programmes with specializations in Administration
of human Kinetics Education and Sports, Exercise Physiology, Health Education, Adapted
Human Kinetics Education, Sports Management, Curriculum in Human Kinetics Education,
Sociology of Human Kinetics Education and Sports and Sports Psychology.
To its credit, the department had hosted a number of National Association Conferences and
Workshops. It is deeply involved in the Institute of Education Programmes.

Organizational Structure.
(a) Personnel Administration
i. Academic Staff - 14
ii. Senior Staff (Non-Academic) - 3
iii. Junior Staff (Non – Academic) - 5
(b) Staff are actively involved in the decision-making process and in general administration through the Committees of the department and the statutory and or Emergency department/Department Board of examiners meetings(s).
© Departmental policy on staff development is largely informed and tailored to the University wide policies.
(d) Staff promotion is largely tailored towards the University guidelines and conditions for promotion of staff. These are subject to vacancies especially to the professorial cadre. Promotion is initiated by the departmental A&PC

Student’s Welfare
  (a) Handling of academic grievances
   These are done through:
   (1) Departmental committee on Welfare matters
   (2) Departmental Disciplinary committee
  (b) Student academic advising

   This is done through:
   (1) Students level advisers
   (2) Departmental wide consultations and Counseling
   (3) See Departmental handbook.

Examination
(a) Setting questions, conducting examinations, evaluation moderation of questions and schemes-internally and externally for degree examinations and the issuance of results.
These are in line with the University guidelines and policies.

Academic Atmosphere
  (a) Any policy adopted and practiced by the College/School/Faculty Department in pursuit of academic standards and maintenance of academic atmosphere
(1) Students 75% class attendance
(2) Compulsory participation in course practical, Laboratory activities and fitness programmes
(3) Involvement in practicum and Community Survey/Diagnosis.

ACADEMIC CONTENT:
Existing Curriculum for Programme/Sub-Discipline/Discipline Attach to this Form, the complete and current prospectus which should include:

(a) Programme Title: Human Kinetics Education
(b) Programme/Sub-Discipline/Discipline Philosophy and objectives:

Programme Philosophy and Objectives
The programme in Human Kinetics and Health Education is designed to provide opportunity for intensive study and attainment of specific competencies needed from effective teaching and research. The programme is further designed to prepare professionally qualified teachers in Human Kinetics Education. In view of the entrepreneurship emphasis of the Government on programme offerings, the programme is being reshaped to guarantee that offerings lead to entrepreneur endeavors by beneficiaries.

Specific Objectives of Human Kinetics Education
1. To produce adaptable, industrious, committed and professionally competent Human Kinetics Education Teachers.
2. To produce technical personnel such as Coaches, Sports Psychologists, Team Managers and Sports Administrators who are in high demand in directing coaching programmes in all sports coordinating and sponsoring institutions.
3. To develop in the students relevant skills that are needed to man tourist industries such that will allow them to serve to manage.
4 To conduct research in human movements and other aspects of Human Kinetics Education and Sports that will help to find solution to the various problems relating to exercise

COURSES	REQUIREMENS		U.M.E. SUBJECT
	DIRECT ENTRY	U.M.E.
B.Sc. (Ed.) Human Kinetics Education	(i) Two NCE/Dip/AL Passes in any of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Special Education, Adult Education, Science Laboratory Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Integrated Science, Health Science, Economics, Geography, Government, Agricultural Science.(ii) R.N.N.R.N.(iii) Plus any three “0” Level Credits/TC II merit, including English Language and Biology.	Five “0” Level Credits/TC II at Merit level in five subjects to include English Language and four other subjects which must include 2 science subjects.	For B.Sc. Human Kinetics Education, Mathematics., Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Religions Studies, Literature in English or any other two relevant subjects.	All candidates either major or minor in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education will be interviewed.
B.Sc.(Ed.) Health Education	(i) Two NCE/Dip/AL Passes in any of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Special Education, Adult Education, Science Laboratory Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Integrated Science, Health Science, Economics Geography, Government, Agricultural Science(ii) R.N.N.R.N., Midwives Not below merit level passes.(iii) Diploma in Environmental Health, Social Work, Health Administration, Health Technology.(iii) Plus any three ‘O’ Level Credits/TC. II merit including English Language and Biology.	Five “0” Level Credits/TC II at Merit level in five subjects to include English Language and four other subjects which must include 2 science subjects	For B.Sc. (Health Education) subjects combination must include any two science subjects.
B.Sc. (Ed.) Sports Management	(i) Two NCE/Dip/AL Passes in any of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Special Education, Adult Education, Science Laboratory Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Integrated Science, Health Science, Economics Geography, Government, Agricultural Science(ii) Diploma in Administrative Management /Public Administration.(iii) Diploma in Accounting and Data Processing	Five “O’ Level Credits/TC II at merit level to include any of Biology, Mathematics, Economics, Government and any other two relevant subjects.	Biology, Mathematics Economics, GeographyGovernment.	National and international Referees e.g. FIFA Graded Referees. All candidates for admission will be interviewed.
B.Sc. (Ed.) Recreation and Tourism Education	(i) (i) Two NCE/Dip/AL Passes in any of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Special Education, Adult Education, Science Laboratory Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Integrated Science, Health Science, Economics, Geography, Government, Agricultural(ii) As for Sports Management.(iii) Diploma in Tourism Education, Wild Life management, Hotel and Catering Management, Hospitality Management.	Five “O’ Level Credits/TC II at merit level to include any of Biology, Mathematics, Economics, Government and any other two relevant subjects.		(i) Candidateswith at least 5 years experience in Tourism and Recreation Industry.(ii) All candidates for admission will be interviewed.