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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

Physical Fitness and Wellness

The course is designed to acquaint students with the most current issues concerning fitness and wellness. Basic concepts, principles, methods and practices in fitness and wellness based on the science of the body are explored. The course further discusses components of health-related and performance-related fitness and methods for developing and evaluating them. Methods of developing and evaluating one’s personalized fitness programme will be a major part. Students participate in practical fitness activities such as aerobic dance, and acquire skills in organizing such programmes.

Course Code: 
EPH 343
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Motor Learning

The course is intended to give students relevant experience concerning the fundamental principles guiding human movement behaviour. This experience is then applied to understanding and designing motor tasks or motor skills for learners. The course also equips students with relevant knowledge in motor development, motor control and learning. It also emphasizes performance changes that are associated with motor learning.

Course Code: 
EPH 341
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Micro Teaching

The course examines overview of theories of learning and teaching; various instructional strategies; creating a good motivation in teaching; statement of lesson objectives and set induction; lesson planning; questioning and questioning skills; learning difficulties;and practical work.

Course Code: 
EMT 390
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Guidance and Counselling

Assessment in Education

The course introduces students to educational assessment. Students will develop the understanding of concepts in assessment including continuous assessment and its practice in Ghana. It also deals with goals and learning targets of instruction and their relevance in students’ assessment, characteristics of test results (validity and reliability), constructing achievement tests (multiple-choice, true/false, matching, constructed response type and essay), test administration and score interpretation.

Course Code: 
EPS 311
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Theory and Practice of Swimming

This course teaches general water safety skills and focuses on the mechanical and physical basis of swimming that contribute to its being an excellent lifetime activity and fitness tool.

Instruction is geared towards the individual’s level of ability.

Course Code: 
EPH 288
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Introduction to Leisure Education

With population explosion in almost all urban centres of the country and the apparent increase in the number of Ghanaian citizens who have had a formal education, as well as technological advancement and industrialization of our economy, it has become necessary evident that leisure pursuits are beginning to play critical role in the daily lives of urban dwellers. This course therefore is designed to introduce students to the principles, philosophy and scientific insight of understanding the modern phenomenon of creation, development and organization of leisure time pursuit. The course will also give students an opportunity to apply the knowledge of leisure education to individuals and organizations with diverse needs of leisure pursuits and settings.

Course Code: 
EPH 281
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health Science Education

Introduction to Health Education

The course introduces students to the discipline of health education. It provides students with information on the concept of health and helps students to achieve desirable attitudes and practices related to broad health issues such as maternal and child health, personal hygiene, health behaviours, communicable and non-communicable diseases, nutrition and occupational, environmental health and sanitation as well as occupational health and safety. The course has two goals: provide students with fundamental health literacy skills and opportunity to make an informed career choice in health education or related field.

Course Code: 
EPH 261
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Tests, Measurements and Evaluation in Health, P. E. and Leisure

The course is designed to introduce students to the meaning and scope of testing and measuring in health, physical education and leisure. Students also acquire knowledge of the principles of evaluation in the teaching and learning process. It covers basic criteria for test selection, administration, interpretation and utilization of test results in both theory and practical Physical Education. The course further introduces students to practical basic data analysis tools such as the mean, standard deviation, t-tests and Chi-Square, using SPSS software.

Course Code: 
EPH 252
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Health, Physical Education and Recreation

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