M.Sc. (Ed.) Recreation and Tourism Education

Master of Science Education 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	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	Professor MB: B.S.; (Ilorin); M.SC.,Ph.D. (Lagos)	Medical Physiology
*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, Zaria)	Primary Health Care, Health Promotion, Lifestyle and Wellness Education.
*O. L. Olaitan	Professor DPH (Lagos); B.Sc. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Health Promotion,Nutrition Education.
*R. A. Ogunade	Reader B.A. (LASU); M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Comparative Religion
*R. A. Gbadeyan	Reader B.Sc. MBA. (ABU, Zaria); MPA. Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Marketing

*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. Thus, giving rise to the achievable programme delivery system facilities and equipment maintenance culture, proper budgeting and financing culture and general administrative efficiency. 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 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 is to produce of graduates in Recreation and Tourism that will be adequately equipped with relevant knowledge, research, competence, professional skills and attitudes to effectively function and practice as high level manpower in Recreation and Tourism Industries.

Objectives:

1. developing competent, committed and Knowledgeable Tourism experts and researchers who will provide leadership in professional practice and intellectual competence in their field as relevant to tourism global context;
2. serving as a medium for economic, social-emotional and fitness empowerment for the students and graduates thus promoting entrepreneurships; and
3. acquiring knowledge that will make them self-dependent and autonomous in their life endeavours.

E.  Admission Requirements

Candidates for the Master degree in Recreation and Tourism must possess the following:

1. ‗O‘ Level Credits or equivalent in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
2. A good first degree honours in Human Kinetics/Physical Education/ Recreation and Tourism  Education with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division and other related course of study.
3. 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
4. HND with PGDE at Credit Level.

In all cases, candidates may be expected to undergo a selection process involving qualifying examinations except University of Ilorin graduates with first class and second class upper division. However, all candidates who satisfy the Board of Postgraduate School, by scoring the minimum of 60% in the University qualifying examination may be admitted.

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

1. The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 18 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.
2. The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 36 calendar months.
3. 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. 30h; (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        3 Credits

Problems‘ definitions. 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

RLT 804   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 805   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 806   Recreation and Tourism Financial Management    2 Credits

Principles of prudent financial management in recreation and tourism industries. Planning. Programming. Budgeting and other accounting procedures relating to recreation and tourism business: due process, checks and balances in budget implementation. 30h (T); E

RLT 807  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 808   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. Practical skills and leadership requirements. Management skills and leadership challenges of recreation and tourism programmes. 90h (P); C

RLT 809  Human and Public Relations in Recreation and Tourism Business   2 Credits

Social activities in recreation and tourism. Communication and human interaction strategies: ideologies, goals, roles, principles concepts and skills of proper human and public relations in recreation and tourism business. Analysis of the roles of facilitating agencies of recreation and tourism: individuals, hotels, schools, industries, churches, government, UNESCO. 30h (T); C

GPE 678    Environmental Perception  3 Credits

Principles of man-environment relations. Objective environment. Environment as perceived. Concept of perception and formation of environmental images. Environmental perception and decision making. 45h (T); E

GPE 682    Tourism and Recreational Management   3 Credits

Tourism and recreation resources. Physical and cultural landscape. Historic sites and monuments: hospitality industries, festivals and dances, ecotourism, socio- cultural and environmental implications of tourism and recreation. Tourism and hospitality industry management in Nigeria. 45h (T); E

HKE 899   Dissertation 5 Credits

Independent research dissertation on any topic approved by the department under the guardianship of a supervisor. 225h (P); C

• Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the award of Master degree in Recreation and Tourism, a candidate must pass a minimum of 30 Credits including all Core and Elective courses.

Core and electives (chosen from the area of specialization)                                                            26 Credits

Research dissertation in the area of specializations                                                                    5 Credits

Total                                                                                                 31 Credits

I.    Summary

Core Courses: RME 801 (3), RME 803 (2), HKE 801 (3), HKE 802 (3), HKE 803 (2), RLT 804 (2),RLT 807 (2), RLT 808 (2), RLT 809 (2), HKE 899 (5)   26 Credits

Electives: RME 805 (3), RLT 805 (2), RLT 806 (2), GPE 672 (3), GPE 682 (3)            13 Credits

Total   =          39 Credits