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Programmes

COURSE CONTENT SPECIFICATIONS/SYLLABUS OF ALL COURSES  IN THE
PROGRAMME/SUB-DISCIPLINE  DISCIPLINE

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION DETAILS OF UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

(i) B. Sc. (Ed) Health Education Programme

HED 108       Introduction to Health Education                                       3 Credit
Meaning of health education and why health education is needed in Schools. Basic determinants of health and the relationship between health and human behavior.
45h (T)

HED  204      Community Health and Health Education                        3 Credit
Study of the factors that contribute to healthy home environment,  School environment and health community. protecting disposal and problem of housing. Personal responsibilities at promoting health home, school and community. Familiarization with community health agencies. Function of world Health Organization (WHO).
45H (T)

HED 205      Foods and Nutrition I                                                            2 Credit
An overview of the science of nutrition and its relationship to health, such as classification of foods, energy metabolism, digestive and absorption
            30h (T)

HED 206     Foods and Nutrition II                                                      3 Credit
Study of factor affecting food habits and behavior and means of      modifying them to promote health. Identification of common nutritional diseases, Causes and prevention.
30h (T): C

HED 207    Elementary Human Anatomy and physiology for Health Education. 3 Credits
A review of the anatomy and physiology of human body cells, tissues, organ.  And systems. Emphasis on the relationship of the above named topics to human kinetics and health  education.
   45h (T): C

EDU 306 First aid and Safety Education          2 Credits
 Meaning and scope of first aid.  Concept and significance of safety education, Types of accidents and implications.  First Aid treatments of Physical injuries, unconsciousness and respiratory arrest, artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, emergency care for victims of foreign bodies in the ear, eyes, and nose.  Practical demonstration of safety measures and first aid practice  15h(T) 45h (P) C.

HED 301    Health Problems of School Children    3 Credits
 A study of the causes, prevention and control of childhood diseases and other health problem of school children. An overview of the work of pioneers in the conquest of diseases such as Louis pasture, leenwenhoek; Jenner etc. 45h (T); C.


HED 303 Curriculum development and evaluation of school health progammes  3 credit
Development of health education curriculum for elementary, secondary and Teacher training college. Evaluation of the contents methods and objective of these curricula.     45h (T); C

HED 304     Mental Health Education     2 Credits
Consideration of mental health problems in school children, child development. And mental health. Identification and discussion of the values of self – knowledge. And self – esteem, positive interaction with others and problems solving in character Development and adjustment to teacher. Reducing mental health problems in school

HED 305   School Health Progamme                                                 2 Credits 
A study of the topics in children’s health in school. Functions and Responsibilities of the  of all teachers to the child who is ill at school. 
Children’s health problems, treatment in relation to the appropriate authority.          30h (T)

HED 306 Comparative Health Care System     2 Credits
Examination of different health delivery system, EPI, PPFN, etc. as practiced in Nigeria and other countries of the world. Identification of advantages and disadvantages.                       30h (T)

HED 307 Health Counselling                                                                   2 Credits
The role of interpersonal relations behavior change, organization and health education. An examination of the ways  which the health professional can detect the needs of students Or clients and work cooperatively with them in meeting their needs.  15h (T);45h (P)

HED 308 Health for Atypical Child     2 Credits
To identify daily living problems of the handicapped children and students in our institutions. Means of solving these problems will be examined. The role and responsibility of the individual teacher, parent and community in solving these problems will be critically examined.    15h (T); 45h (P); C

HED 402 Administration of School Health Programme  1 Credit
Consideration of the principles of programme planning, implementation and evaluation as they relate to school health programme.  15h (T); C

HED 403 Theory and Practice of Health Communications  3 Credits
Socio-economic characteristics, superstitions and human relations factors as influence on health communications.    45h (T).

HED 404 Sex Education       3 Credits
Anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive system; conception, prenatal development, labour an delivery.
Family planning and psychosexual development. Health family life and parenthood. 45h (T);C.

HED 405 Drug Education       3 Credits
Consideration of social, psychological, cultural and pharmacological factors associated with drugs other addictions and dependencies.    45h (T);C

HED 406 Consumer Health Education     3 Credits
Consideration of the social economic and political forces that have led to the development of consumerism in the health sector; current issues and trends in consumer participation in health planning, with implication for community organization and health education.    45h (T)

HED 407 Seminar in Health Education     1 Credit
Group discussions on special topics relating to problems facing Health Education in the society, schools, colleges and Universities.   15h (T);C 

HED 408 Legal Aspects of Health Care     2 Credits
A study of the legal problems that may confront health care personnel. Topics to be discussed include contracts, rights of patients, crimes, record keeping, wills, liability for negligence and malpractice.    30h (T)

HED 409 Nigerian National Health Policy    2 Credits
An examination of Nigerian Health policies since indepndence. Implications for

(ii) B.Sc. (Ed.) Human Kinetics  Education Programme

PED 105 Introduction to Human Kinetics Education and Fitness  3 Credits
Meaning and definition of Human Kinetics Education. Relationship of Human Kinetics education to general education. Aims and objectives of Human Kinetics education. Goals of Human Kinetics education. The traditional Human Kinetics Education in Nigeria. Career opportunities in Human Kinetics education.  Human Kinetics fitness programme.    30h (T); 45h (P) C.

PED 201 Foundations of Human Kinetics Education    3 Credits
A study of the philosophical, psychological and sociological basis of Human Kinetics Education. Human Kinetics education as a discipline. Terminologies in Human Kinetics education. 45h (T); C.

PED 203 Kinesiology        3 Credits
A Study of the structure and functions of the human body as applied to movements especially in sports.  Analysis of movements in relation to the work of muscles in various joints. Strengthening exercises for weak muscles.  30h.(T);C.

PED 206 History of Human Kinetics Education     3 Credits
The history of Human Kinetics education ancient civilizations – Greece, Rome. The history of Human Kinetics education in England, U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. from 1800.  Modern education. The history of Human Kinetics education in Nigeria.    45h (T)

PED207 Skills and Techniques of Team and Individual Sports II        3 Credits
Practical and theoretical approaches to acquisition of skills needed for playing and officiating team and individual sports of Athletics, Basketball and Volleyball.     15h (T); 90h (P);C


PED 208 Skills and Techniques of Team and Individual Sports II    3 Credits
 Practical and theoretical approaches to acquisition of skills  needed  for  playing and officiating team and individual sports of: Gymnastics,  Soccer  and  Swimming.   15h (P);C

PED 302 Introduction to Exercise Physiology    3 Credits
A study of the body organs and systems and their reaction to different exercise programmes.  Short and long range effects of exercises on human beings. Application of physiological principles to the development of physical activities and sports skills.    45h (T); C

PED 304 Measurement and Evaluation in Human Kinetics Education   3 Credits
A study of the measuring devices in Human Kinetics education. Construction and use of  tests in Human Kinetics education. Elementary statistical concepts. Written and  performance tests in Human Kinetics education.  45h (T)

PED 305 Administration of Human Kinetics Education and Sports  3 Credits
A study of the methods and techniques of organizing Human Kinetics education. Budgeting and financial control. The building and maintenance of facilities. Purchase and care of equipment and supplies. Office management. The structure, functions and administration of national and international sports associations e.g N.F.A. A.A.A.N., N.S.C., S.C.S.A and I.O.C.    45h (t); C

PED 307 Theories of Motor Learning     2 Credits
An introduction to the principles and concepts of motor learning. Definition of skills. Different ways, by which skills are acquired. The role of the sensory organs in the acquisition of skills Terminologies in motor learning.  30h (T)

PED 308 Theory and Practice of Minor Games   2 Credits
The study and demonstration of Local Games and dances, minor, lead-up games and rhythmic movements for classrooms activities.   30h (T)

PED 311 Skills and Techniques of Team and Individual Sports III      3 Credits
Practical and theoretical approaches to the acquisition of skills needed for playing  and officiating team and individual sports of; Athletics, Basketball and Lawn Tennis at Intermediate level.   115h (T); 90h (P); C

PED 312 Skills and Techniques of Team and Individual Sports IV       3 Credits
Practical and theoretical approaches to acquisition of skills needed for playing and officiating team and individual sports of: Handball Hockey and Badminton. 15h (T); 90h (P); C

PED 401 Psychology of Coaching      2 Credits
A study of theories and principles of coaching games and sports events and dealing with athletes. 30h(T).

PED 403 Adapted Human Kinetics Education     3 Credits 
A study of the methods of teaching Human Kinetics education to handicapped students. Suitable exercises for different types of handicapped students, organization of classes and assessment of progress. Therapeutic exercises.   5h (T)

PED 404 Dance        1 Credit
Learning the skills and techniques of traditional and folk dances and ballroom dances. The role of dance in education and Human Kinetics education. Organization of dancing lessons.     45h (P)

PED 407 Seminar on Problems of Human Kinetics Education  1 Credit
Group discussions on special topics relating to problems facing Human Kinetics education in the society; schools, colleges and Universities.

PED 408 Advanced Training in Skills Coaching I   3 Credits
Analysis of the fundamental of coaching team and individual sport and games, with emphasis on advanced skills, strategies, techniques and programming in : Cricket: soccer and squash Racket.  15h (T) : 90h (p) : C

PED 409      Advanced Training in skills and Coaching II                    3 Credits
Analysis of the fundamentals of Coaching team and individual sport and games, with emphasis on advanced skill strategies, techniques and programming in : Athletics, Table Tennis and Volley ball. 15h (T) :90h (P): C

PED 411      Prevention and care of Athletic Injuries                      2 Credits
Causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation o common    athletic injuries . practice and theoretical aspects of massage, taping and bandaging :
Diet and conditioning. Prerequisite: HED 302. 30h (T) 30h (T)
                
PED 412      Introduction to Biomechanics                                              3 Credits
A study of the kinetics and kinematics of human movements. From of  motion. Laws and principles of movement.  45h (T); PR: PED 203:
   
PED 413      Community Recreation                                                          2 Credit
An understanding of the need for and importance of community Recreation in modern day living. The concepts of the organization and administration of outdoor education programmes in the school and community. Camping, leadership and citizenship training.  30h (T)