Postgraduate School
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sports Science
| Name | Status and Qualification | Research Interests |
| S.T. Bakinde | Senior Lecturer & Ag. Head of Dept. B.Sc. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin); | Exercise Physiology and Fitness Therapy |
| A. A. Adesoye | Professor B.Ed. (ABU, Zaria); M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Administration of Human Kinetics and Sport |
| Olufunmilola L. Dominic | Professor B.Sc. (Ed.), M.Ed. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria) | Exercise and Sports Science Musculoskeletal Disorders, Fitness and Wellness |
| T. O. Ibraheem | Professor B.Sc. (Ed.), M.Ed., (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Recreation and Tourism Education Sports Administration |
| Memunat T. Ajadi | Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin); | Administration of Human Kinetics and Sport |
| *M. O. Yusuf | Professor B.A. (Ed.), M.A. (Ed.) (OAU, Ile- Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Educational Technology, Advanced Research Methods |
| *L. A. Yahaya | Professor B.Ed., M.Ed., MPA, Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Counseling Education and Research Methods |
| *H. O. Owolabi | Professor B.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Educational Research Measurement and Evaluation |
| * B. V. Owoyele | Professor B.Sc. (Ilorin) M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Neuro Science Pain, Inflammation and General Physiology |
| *L. A. Olatunji | Professor B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Cardiovascular Physiology: Blood and Body Fluids and Exercise Physiology |
| *L. S. Ojularii | Senior Lecturer MB: B.S.; (Ilorin) M.SC., Ph.D. (Lagos) | Medical Physiology |
*Lecturers from other departments
B. Introduction
The programme aims to train Graduate students to conduct research of a high academic standard and to make original contributions to the subject through their thesis. It involves taught coursework and research training, and will not only prepare graduate students to undertake research for their own dissertation, but will also equip them to be able to evaluate research results and reports more widely.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is to build a workforce of graduates who would have a comprehensive knowledge of Exercise and Sports Science, embodying an understanding of the theoretical as well as the practical application foundations and the qualitative tools of the areas of specialisation as well as the ability to apply this knowledge to actual problems.
D. Aim and Objectives
The aim of the programme acts as a conversion course taking students at entry from a variety of backgrounds and giving them new skills to enable them to move into research and employment in a number of disciplines and/ area of specialisation.
Objectives:
providing students the opportunity to have a comprehensive understanding in Exercise and Sports Science diverse areas; and Offering students the opportunity to remediate in areas of shortfalls during their Master‘s programme.
E. Admission Requirements
The criteria for admission into M.Phil./Ph.D. programme in Exercise and Sports Science are as follows:
All candidates must have a Master degree in any relevant area of specialization in Human Kinetics Education with a minimum CGPA of 4.0 or 60% or 55-50%
In all cases, candidates may be expected to undergo a selection process involving tests or interviews.
The Postgraduate School matriculation requirements must be satisfied.
Candidates who score between 55-59.9% cumulative grade in their Master degree programme may be offered admission into M.Phil./Ph.D. programme. Such candidate may proceed to Ph.D. programme after he might have presented a research protocol with minimum score of 60% and a seminar paper after four months of entry into the programme.
F. Duration of the Programme
The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 12 calendar months or less when student meets the criteria for approval of conversion into Ph.D. Any student who could not meet the criteria would have to complete the M.Phil. degree and then re-apply for Ph.D.
HKE 801 Research Methods in Human Kinetics and Health Education 3 Credits
Problems definition. Formulation of hypotheses and propositions. Approaches to data collection. Documentary. Survey and interview. Quasi- experimental/experimental. Cross sectional and longitudinal designs. Instrumentation. Applications of statistical methods and computer language in human movement research. 45h (T); C
HKE 802 Statistical Methods in Human Kinetics and Health Education 3 Credits
Types of distributions: binomial, t, f and distributions. Hypotheses testing. Types of errors. Statistical tests: t-test, f-test and power of tests. Analysis of variance regression analysis. Test for paired observations and other randomised block designs. Comparative techniques and trend analysis in human movement. 45h (T); C
HKE 803 Graduate Seminar 2 Credits
Analysis and discussion of current issues and problems in physical education, and sports. Review of current literature in research and contemporary trends in sports, physical education, exercise and sports science, adapted physical education, curriculum and teacher development. Recreation and Tourism in Nigeria and other countries. 90h (P); C
ESS 841 Physiological Basis of Muscular Activity 3 credits
Immediate and long range effects of muscular activity upon the respiratory, circulatory and muscular system. Effects of exercises and conditioning programmes on athletic performance. Physiological implication of musculo skeletal responses to exercise. 45h (T); C
ESS 842 Physiological Basis of Strength Development and Fitness 3 Credits
Physiological and biochemical factors involved in strength development. Immediate and long range effects components on body functions. Methods and instruments for strength training. 30h (T); 45h (P); E
ESS 843 Cardiovascular System and Muscular Activity 2 Credits
Physiological function of the heart. Circulatory and respiratory systems. Physiological concept involved in cardiovascular adaptations. Physiological effects of physical activity on the cardiovascular system. Athlete‘s heart. 30h (T); E
ESS 844 Exercise Therapy and Fitness Instruction 2 Credits
Nature and scope of therapeutic exercise. Basic principles and evaluation procedure of physical fitness designed for body conditioning. General fitness. Weight control and post hospitalisation rehabilitation. 15h (T); 45 (P); E
ESS 845 Nutritional Bases of Sports Performance 2 Credits
Studies of the immediate and long term effects of food: amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and fluids on sports performance. Pre-and-post competition diet on and off season dietary considerations. Common nutritional problems of athletes. 30h (T); E
ESS 846 Laboratory Research in Physical Performance 2 Credits
Techniques and procedures employed in obtaining anthropometric, metabolic, cardio respiratory and other physiological data in the field. 90h (P); C
ESS 847 Selected Topics in Exercise and Sports Science 2 Credits
Endocrine systems. Mental psychology, environmental and transportation impact on physical activity, exercise and sport performance. Exercise is medicine, advocacy and policy making. 30h (T); E
HKE 899 Dissertation 6 Credits
Independent research dissertation on a topic approved by the department. 225h (P); C
Core and electives (chosen from the area of specialisation) 24 Credits
Research dissertation in the area of specialisation 6 Credits
Total = 30 Credits
Exercise and Sports Science
Core Courses: HKE 801 (3), HKE 802 (3), HKE 803 (2), ESS 899 (6),ESS 841(3), ESS 846(2)
18 Credits
Elective Courses:
ESS842 (3), ESS 843 (2), ESS 844 (2), ESS 845 (2), ESS 847 (2) 11 Credits
Total = 30 Credits
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