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Nutrition, Exercise and Health

The course is a survey of the role of nutrition in human development from conception to death. Students examine nutrition requirements at various stages in life, what happens when there is excess or inadequate nutrition, and how to promote wise nutrition choices. The course also introduces students to the roles nutrition in exercise and their influence on human health. Students acquire the skills of designing nutrition and exercise programmes to promote health for specific populations. 

Course Code: 
EPH 372
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Introduction to Epidemiology

The course is to equip students with the basic concepts of epidemiology. Students will gain knowledge about measuring and interpreting patterns of disease occurrence; sources of data, epidemiological models of causation. Asthe study of disease patterns in society, this course will also introduce students to basic terminology in the study of human diseases occurrence and distribution. The course will cover the calculation and evaluation of basic epidemiological data, such as nativity, morbidity and mortality rates and ratios. Students will be introduced to epidemiological studies.

Course Code: 
EPH 363
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Sex and Reproductive Health Education

The course examines the reproductive system biologically and the health issues that arise at all the stages. It also covers non-reproductive sexual activity and its health implications as well as the laws governing these acts. Social, economic, and cultural factors surrounding sexual and reproductive activity and their implications are examined at the individual, community, national and global levels. Issues of marriage and divorce are discussed.

Course Code: 
PH 362
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Human Diseases

The course introduces students to the concept of disease and various classifications of diseases. It also introduces students to the historical antecedent of the study of disease. It covers communicable and non-communicable diseases. It also equips students with the knowledge of disease theories as well as factors promoting disease occurrence at personal, community, national and global levels or among specific population. The course also lays emphasis on emerging diseases of public health interest such Neglected Tropical and Zoonotic Diseases. It will cover how they can be prevented at all levels of occurrence.

Course Code: 
EPH 361
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Coaching Theory

The course examines the scientific, sociological, psychological and physiological principles and theories of teaching skills, coaching, and sports performance. Topics to be covered include periodization, planning, training methods, and motivation needed to increase the performance of an athlete.

Course Code: 
EPH 356
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Theory and Practice of Netball and Recreational Games

The course aims at introducing students to basic skills in netball. Students are taken through the history, tactics, rules governing the sport, and teaching stages to equip students to practice, teach and officiate during netball competitions. The course also acquaints students with basic knowledge needed for the development of healthy living through active recreation.  Students are to be exposed to various local and international recreational activities for amusement, contemplation, fun and for play.

Course Code: 
EPH 354
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

This course is the application of human anatomy and physiology to movement education. The course examines the definition, importance of exercise physiology, the essentials of movement such as muscular, neurological controls and neuromuscular adaptations to resistance training. Energy for movement including metabolism, basic energy systems and metabolic adaptations to training will be covered. Cardio respiratory function and performance, physical activity for health and fitness including prescription of exercise for health and fitness will be covered. Physiological parameters such as anthropometrics, training adaptations for anaerobic and aerobic capacities, muscular strength and body composition as related to physical exercise will be discussed.

Course Code: 
EPH 351
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Psychology and Sociology of Coaching

This course examines the application of psychological and sociological principles in coaching and sports performance. Issues such as motivation, anxiety, group dynamics and spectatorship are discussed. The course also equips students with some philosophies of sports performance such as fair play, sportsmanship and hooliganism. Coaches and players behaviours and their effluence on sports performance are discussed.

Course Code: 
EPH 348
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Introduction to Sports Medicine

The course is an advanced study of the identification and management of specific sports injuries. It deals with the application of anatomical physiological and first aid principles to various forms of injuries and traumas that occur during sports performances e.g., heatstroke, muscle cramps, sprains and strains as well as dislocations. Techniques for massaging will also be included.

Course Code: 
EPH 347
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Weight Training, Weight Lifting and Circuit Training

The course introduces students to principles of weight training, weight lifting and circuit training as a means of muscular development. This course also affords students the opportunity to practically apply training theories and principles in weight training and lifting and circuit training with the use of available fitness apparatus. The history, purpose, precautions and range of motion ([ROM] and strengthening [isometric, isotonic and isokinetic]) exercises will be covered. Also to be covered are the types and benefits of muscular endurance, ways of testing and interpretation of test results. Circuit training types, characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription of circuit training programmes will be highlighted in detail. Standard methods and styles of weight lifting as an accepted international sport will be practiced and studied and the rules governing the sport applied.

Course Code: 
EPH 346
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

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