M.Phil./Ph.D. Recreation and Tourism Education

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Recreation and Tourism Education

1. List of Academic Staff

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	Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Ed.),M.Ed.,(Ilorin); Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Recreation and Tourism Education Sports Administration
*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
*R.A. Olawepo	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Tourism
*H. O. Owolabi	Professor B.Sc. M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Drug Education and Mental Health
*Dr. B. V. Owoyele	Professor B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Pain and Neural Physiology
*O. L. Olaitan	Professor DPH (Lagos); B.Sc. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Health Promotion,Nutrition Education.
*O. A. Onifade	Professor B.Sc. (Ed.) (PHC); M.Ed., Ph.D., (Ilorin)	Drug Education and Mental Health
*R. A. Shehu	Professor B.Sc. (Ed.), M.Ed. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (ABU )	Primary Health Care,Health Promotion, Lifestyle and Wellness Education.

*Lecturers from other departments

B.  Introduction

Modern challenges in physical exercise and health problems have called attention to the provision of qualified postgraduate and competent personnel in the area of Recreation and Tourism Education. Thus, giving rise to the achievable programme delivery system, facilities and equipment maintenance culture, proper budgeting and financing culture, hospitality and general administrative. The service process encompasses activities, facilities efficiency and personnel, with participant interest and satisfaction foremost in mind. Academic and professional backings at the postgraduate level are the ingredients to proffer possible solutions to the aforementioned challenges.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is the development of recreation and tourism educators/experts who will advance researches and practices that impart on sports performance, recreation, leisure and tourism, human health and wellness across lifespan through motivating the people through Tourism industries to inculcate healthy life practices.

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.

Objectives:

1. providing avenue for students through this programme and act 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;
2. developing Recreation and Tourism expertise of students that will be empowered through available recreation and tourism opportunities thus promoting entrepreneurship;
3. acquiring knowledge and skills that will make them self dependent and autonomous in their life endeavour;
4. developing competent, committed and knowledgeable Recreation and Tourism Researchers who will provide leadership in recreation and tourism practice and intellectual competence in the field that is relevant to global context; and
5. impart and communicate conclusion, knowledge and rational of the profession to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously.

E.   Admission Requirements

1. The criteria for admission into M. Phil./Ph.D. programmes in Recreation and Tourism Education shall be as follows:
2. ‗O‘ Level Credits or equivalent in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
3. All cases, candidates may be expected to undergo a selection process involving tests and/ interviews.The Postgraduate School matriculation requirements must be satisfied.
4. 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.

• Duration of the Programme (This section is missing)
  • Detailed Course Description

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 sport science, adapted physical education, curriculum and teacher development. Recreation and tourism in Nigeria and other countries. 90h (P); C

RLT 841     Historical and Cultural Dimensions of Recreation and Tourism    2 Credits

Ideologies and emerging trends that are influencing the different dimensions of leisure. Recreation tourism in different societies, nations or regions of the world. 30h (T); C

RLT 842   Philosophical and Economic Basic of Leisure      2 Credits

Values that drive leisure: recreation and tourism. Understanding a philosophical basis. Creating recreation programmes based on sound philosophical view points. Impact of the economic status of a nation in the promotion of tourism, recreation and leisure activities. 30h (T); E

RLT 843    Recreation and Tourism Financial Management     2 Credits

Course will discuss the principles of prudent financial management in recreation and tourism industries. Planning. Programming. Budgeting and other accounting procedures as they relate to recreation and tourism business: due process, checks and balances in budget implementation. 30h (T); E

RLT 844     Planning and Design of Recreation and Tourism and Programmes     2 Credits

Principles and practices guiding the planning and design of recreation and tourism programmes and centres. Problems in the provision and maintenance of recreation and tourism infrastructures. Practical internship in the design and construction of recreation and tourism camps and centres. 30h (T); C

RLT 845    Leadership Techniques in Recreation and Tourism   2 Credits

Recreation and tourism business. Peculiar challenges in programme design and implementation procedures. Effectiveness of the professional operator at recreation and tourism industries. Issues, principles and skills for effective source delivery. Theory and practices of recreation and tourism management. Management skills and leadership challenges of recreation and tourism programmes. 90h (P); C

RLT 846    Practicum in Recreation and Tourism Centres    3 Credits

Supervised experiences in recreation and tourism centres drawn from any of the six geo-political zones: Esie Museum, Osun Groove, Ijakadi Oro in Offa, Oranmiyan Staff in Ile-Ife, Obudu Cattle Ranch in Calabar, Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, Argungu Festival in Kebbi State, Yankari Games Reserve, Gurara Falls, Old Oyo National Park, Kainji Lake. Spirituality and sacred elements. Relationship to health, peace, longevity, human flourishing and meditation. Management and maintenance of the sites. 135h (P); C

HKE 899     Research Protocol    5 Credits

Independent research project on a topic approved by the department. 225h (P); C

H.  Graduation Requirements

To qualify or proceed to Ph.D. programme, the candidate must have presented a Research Protocol within a minimum of four months after resumption into the course of study. Such candidate may proceed to Ph.D. programme after he must have scored 60% and a seminar paper presented. A candidate must take a minimum of 24 Credits courses to make-up for his/her academic shortfall. Such courses are examined to develop research skills, as assignments, term papers, seminar presentations or mini research. Independent study – a one to one supervised programme of work leading to the development of the research protocol for the Research Thesis.

Core and electives (chosen from the area of specialisation)               24 Credits

Research protocol in the area of specialisation                                    6 Credits

Total                                                   =                                               30 Credits

I.  Summary

Core Courses: HKE 801 (3), HKE 802 (3), HKE 803 (2), HKE 899 (5)          13 Credits

Elective Courses: RLT 841 (2), RLT 842 (2), RLT 843 (2), RLT 844 (2), RLT 845 (2), RLT 846 (4)                        14 Credits

Total                                                   =                                                            27 Credits