Postgraduate School
Master of Education in Administration and Management of Human Kinetics and Sports
| Name | Status and Qualification | Research Interests |
| S.T.Bakinde | Senior Lecturer & Ag. Head of Department B.Sc. (Ed.),M.Ed. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Exercise Physiology,Sport and Fitness Therapy |
| A. A. Adesoye | Professor B.Ed. (ABU.Zara); M.Ed.Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Administration of Human Kinetics and Sport |
| Olufunmilola L. Dominic | Professor B.Sc. (Ed.), M.Ed. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (ABU.Zara); | 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. (Ilorin); 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 |
*Lecturers from other departments
B. Introduction
Modern challenges in Human Kinetics and Sports Administration at all levels of organisation and management have called attention to the provision of qualified postgraduate and competent personnel in this area. Thus, giving rise to the achievable programme delivery system facilities and equipment maintenance culture, proper budgeting and financing culture and, general administrative efficiency. Sport is a tool for citizen education and in an increasingly globalised world; sport provides a framework for action, a universal language and a means of building bridges between peoples and between nations, transcending conflicts and subverting conditions of inequity. Academic and professional backings at the postgraduate level are the ingredients to proffer possible and appropriate solutions to the aforementioned challenges.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is to develop professional Human Kinetics and Sports Administrators/Experts who will advance researches and practices that impart on sports performance, administration and coaching, regardless of physical, physiological, or biomechanical disabilities.
D. Aim and Objectives
The aim of the programme is to produce graduates of Human Kinetics and Sports Administration and management should be adequately equipped with relevant knowledge, research competence, professional skills and attitudes to effectively function and practice as high level manpower in Sports Administration, management and coaching.
Objectives:
E. Admission Requirements
Candidates for the Master degree in Human Kinetics and Sports Administration and Management must posses the following:
‗O‘ Level Credits or equivalent in five subjects including English Lanuage and Mathematics.
A good first degree honours in Human Kinetics/Physical Education with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division and other related course of study.
A good first degree honours in other disciplines with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division plus postgraduate Diploma in Education/Physical Education from any recognised university obtained at credit level. In all cases, candidates may be expected to undergo a selection process involving qualifying examinations. However, all candidates who satisfy the Board of Postgraduate School, by scoring the minimum of 60% in the University qualifying examination may be admitted. Only University of Ilorin graduates with First Class and Second Class Upper division will be exempted from the qualifying examination. Evidence that meet the matriculation requirements of the university of choice. Evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption/exclusion certificate is required.
F. Duration of the Programme
The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 18 months and a maximum of 36 calendar months. The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 48 calendar months. For extension beyond the maximum period, a special permission of the university shall be required.
G. Detailed Course Description
RME 801 Research Methods in Education 3 Credits
Interpreting science education researches. Research designs. Advantages and disadvantages. Formulating a research problem. Collecting data. Case studies. Action research and statistical techniques. 45h (T); C
RME 803 Statistical Methods in Educational Research 2 Credits
Review of basic statistical concepts: descriptive, parametric, inferential and non- inferential statistics. T-statistics: ANOVA, ANCOVA, regression analysis, chi- square and statistical techniques for post-hoc analysis. Application of computer in statistical analysis, meaning and results of statistical analysis. 15h; (T); C
RME 805 Educational Measurement and Test Construction 3 Credits
Measurement: scale and scaling models. Theory of measurement error. Test construction procedures: item writing, analysis and assembly in achievement. Aptitude and non-cognitive test reliability and validity of test, practical work in test construction. 30h (T); 45h (P); E
HKE 801 Research Methods in Human Kinetics and Health Education 3Credits
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); E
HKE 802 Statistical Methods in Human Kinetics and Health Education 3Credits
Types of distribution: 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 design. Comparative techniques and trend analysis in human movement. 45h (T); E
HKE 803 Graduate Seminar 2 Credits
Analysis and discussion of current issues and problems in physical education, and 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
SAM 801 Evaluation in Human Kinetics Education and Sport 2 Credits
Formative and Summative evaluation technique. Evaluation reports of an existing instructional programme. Design of instruments and data collection procedure during the conduct of formative and summative evaluation. 30h (T); E
SAM 802 Current Trends in the Administration of Physical Education and Sports 2 Credits
Identification. Analysis and discussion of currents trends and issues which have direct implications on the modern practice of administration of physical education and sports programme of various levels. 30h (T); C
SAM 803 Legal Liabilities in Human Kinetics Education and Sports 2 Credits
General basis of law as applied to physical education and sports. Administration of physical education and sports. 30h (T); E
SAM 804 Management Theories in Sports Administration 2 Credits
Identification and examination of management theories and their application to the administration of physical education and sports. 30h (T); C
SAM 805 Organisation and Administration of Human Kinetics Education 2 Credits
Theories and Practice in organisation and administering various physical education related programmes at public schools, colleges and community levels. 45h (T); C
SAM 806 Intramural and Extramural Programmes 2 Credits
Programme of activities. Rules and regulations. Principles and practices of organising and administering tournaments: terms, point systems, awards, co- recreation sports, clubs, free play and outdoor education. 30h (T); E
SAM 807 Areas and Facilities in Human Kinetics Education and Sports 2 Credits
Principles and techniques in determining facility needs. Evaluating facilities. Planning for new construction. Managing various types of physical education and sports facilities. 30h (T); E
SAM 808 Comparative Human Kinetics Education and Sports 2 Credits
Sports activities in different countries. Comparative overview on recent achievements in sports. Role of sports in national development policies. Sports in the modern world-prospects and problems. 30h (T); E
SAM 809 Sport Institutions 2 Credits
International olympic committee. National olympic committee. National sports commissions. State sports council. Ministry of youth and sports. NUGA, NATSEGA. History. Functions and roles in the contemporary Nigerian society. 30h (T); E
SAM 810 Problems in Sport Administration in Nigeria 2 Credits
Duties of sport director/administrator, business manager, sport information director, athletic trainer, ticket manager, facility, security, responsibility for crowd control, facility utilisation and maintenance. 30h (T); E
SAM 811 Practicum in Physical Education 2 Credits
Practical training and experience in physical education and administration and management of sports schools and sports organisation/bodies. 90h (P); C
SAM 839 Dissertation 6 Credits
Independent research project on a topic approved by the department. 225h (P); C
To qualify for the award of Master degree in Sports Administration and Management, a candidate must pass a minimum of 30 Credits including all Core and Electives courses.
Core and electives (chosen from the area of specialisation) 24 Credits
Research Dissertation in the area of specialisation 6 Credits
Total = 30 Credits
I. Summary
Core Courses: HKE 801 (3), HKE 802 (3), HKE 803 (2), HKE 839 (5), RME 801 (3), SAM 802 (5) SAM 804 (2), SAM 805 (2), SAM 811 (2) 27 Credits
Elective Courses:
SAM 801 (2), SAM 803(2), SAM 807 (2), SAM 808 (2), SAM 809 (2), SAM 813 (2), RME 803 (3) REM 801 (2) 17 Credits
Total = 44 Credits
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