Ph.D. Adapted Physical Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Adapted Physical Education

1. List of Academic Staff

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, Zaria)	Exercise and Sports Science Musculoskeletal Disorders, Fitness and Wellness
T. O. Ibraheem	Professor B.Sc.(Ilorin) 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 Management
*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
Bolanle O. Olawuyi	Professor B.Sc. M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Educational Psychology and Disability Studies

*Lecturers from other departments

B. Introduction

Experts in Human Kinetics Education for Special needs are needed to plan and implement programmes that will motivate the Nigerian populace or people with disabilities in sports pursuits and enable to best global Special needs Human Kinetics Education and Sports challenges. There is the need to build a workforce of Ph.D. graduates, who would have a comprehensive knowledge of the area of specialization, embodying and understanding of the theoretical as well as the practical application foundations by demonstration of problem-solving capacity through critical innovation and creative thinking to meet the needs of people with disabilities.

C.   Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is to develop professional Human Kinetics Experts for special needs Sports and Physical education programmes who will advance researches and practices that impart on sports performance, Administration and Coaching, regardless of physical, physiological, psychological or biomechanical disabilities.

D.   Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme aims at producing graduates of Adapted Human Kinetics Education who will be adequately equipped with relevant knowledge, research competence, professional skills and attitudes to effectively function and practice as high level manpower in diverse areas of Sport and Human Kinetics Administration.

Objectives:

1. producing Adapted Human Kinetics Education experts of students who will be able plan and develop policies, implement and evaluate sports and physical education programmes and events for the special needs populace;
2. producing Adapted Human Kinetics educators who are knowledgeable in and committed to the implementation of the National Policy on Education and achieve world vision of optimal Health, Wellness and Fitness for all through Physical education and sports. For the Special needs population;
3. developing competent and knowledgeable Adapted Human Kinetics Education researchers who will provide leadership in professional practice and intellectual competence relevant to global context through integration of knowledge to handle complexity that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements among the special needs population; and
4. producing education and Adapted Human Kinetics professionals who can give Nigerian sports world and education a national identity while making it relevant in a global context to the special needs population.

E.   Admission Requirements

Candidates for the Ph.D. degree in Adapted Physical Education must posses the following:

‗O‘ Level Credits or equivalent in five subjects including English Lanaguage and Mathematics.

All candidates must have a Master degree in any relevant area of specialisation in Human Kinetics Programmes with a minimum CGPA of 4.0 or 60%.

In all cases, candidates may be expected to undergo a selection process involving qualifying examination and/or interviews.

Evidence that meet the matriculation requirements of the University of Choice.

Holder of related area without Education background must possess a Post-graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) before consideration for Admission.

F.  Duration of the Programme

The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 60 calendar months.

The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 48 calendar months and a maximum of 72 calendar months.

For extension beyond the maximum period, a special permission of the university shall be required.

G.  Detailed Course Description

RME 901      Advanced Research Methods II    3 Credits

Concept and nature of research. Scientific process in Research. Sources of research topics. Theory. Construction and hypotheses formulation. Techniques for literature review. Principles of design. Instrumentation. Data collection and techniques for data analyses and presentation of results. Computer and data analyses. Analytical software and techniques in education. Prepararation of tentative research proposal class. Techniques of research reporting and research proposal writing. 45h (T); C

RME 902     Advanced Statistical Methods in Education    3 Credits

Concept of educational statistics. Inferential statistics. Population and sampling theory. Non-parametric statistics and hypotheses assumption: types, application and limitation. Nature of parametric statistics. Types and application education. Statistical models in education. Application and limitation: correlation, univariate and multivariate analyses of educational data. Nature of significant test. Problem of inferences. Application of computer. Analytical software. Practical application of basic statistical concept in various educational disciplines. 45h (T); C

RME 903     Information and Communication Technology II 3 Credits

In-depth knowledge of skill and techniques of data processing in education. Overview of sources: storage, retrieval and dissemination of data/information. Programme design and management of data bank. General problem solving with the use of information technology and hands-on experiences. 45h (T); C

HKE 904     Research Seminar in PHE    3 Credits

Writing research reports. Methods of presenting research papers. Practice preparation of paper e.g. research proposal by students. 35h (P); C

HKE 905     Practicum in PHE    3 Credits

Supervised experiences in sports, physical education, recreation, fitness, and recreational settings for the special needs populace. 135h (P); C

HKE 906    Special Issues in Sports, Therapy and Management  3 Credits

Role of exercise in health. Activity for older adults. Female issues in sports and exercise. Children and exercise. Special needs athletes. Exercise prescription and programme management. 45h (T); E

SAM 906     Management of the Sport Enterprise    3 Credits

Introduction to sport marketing and management programme. Introduction to management theory as it relates to sport delivery systems: study of organisational structure, leadership, motivation, ethics, and decision making. Application of theoretical material to managerial function of sport delivery organisations. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

HKE 999     Thesis   10 Credits

Candidates are required to demonstrate research competences by selecting a thesis topic in their relevance area of specialisation under the guidance of a competent supervisor according to graduate school requirement. Thesis is defended before an appropriately constituted examining committee chaired by the head of department. External examiners‘ verdict overrides all other decisions. 270h (P); C

• Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the award of Ph.D. programmes in Human Kinetics, a candidate must have fulfilled the following conditions:

• Pass a minimum of 40 Credits including all courses as follows:

3 Core courses of 3 Credits each                                                                                                   9 Credits

A minimum of 4 courses of 3 Credits each in the area of specialisation                                      21 Credits

Thesis                                                                                10 Credits

Total                                                               =                                               40 Credits

1. A candidate is entitled to a waiver of 12 Credits from the Master degree courses, provided those courses are judged to be identical and at the same depth to those offered by the given university, as may be decided by the Postgraduate Committee.
2. To proceed to Ph.D. candidacy, a candidate will required to undertake a comprehensive upgrading examination at a minimum score of CGPA of 4.0 or 60%.
3. A candidate who after two attempts fails a comprehensive examination shall be asked to withdraw.

I.  Summary

All Ph.D. students must take the core courses and a minimum of 3 Credits from the electives.

Core Courses: RME 901 (3), RME 902 (3), RME 903 (3) HKE 904 (3), HKE 905 (3), HKE 999