Postgraduate School
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Kinetics and Sports Administration and Management
| Name | Status and Qualification | Research Interests |
| S.T.Bakinde | Senior Lecturer & Ag. Head of Department B.Sc.(Ed.),M.Ed.,Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Exercise Physiology ,Sport 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.,Ph.D. (Ilorin) | 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 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 |
*Lecturers from other departments
B. Introduction
Experts in administration and management of human kinetics, sports and coaching are needed to plan and implement programmes that will motivate the Nigerian populace in physical education and sports pursuits and enable to breast global physical education and sports challenges. Administrators/Managers of Sports and Physical education Graduates would be able to advance knowledge and understanding through the right global perspective based on an understanding of the national and global environment of Sports and its administration. There is the need to build a workforce of Ph.D. graduates, who would have a comprehensive knowledge of their areas 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.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is to develop a professional Sports and Human Kinetics Experts who will advance researches and practices that impact on sports performance, Administration and Coaching, regardless of physical, physiological, psychological or biomechanical disabilities.
D. Aim and Objectives
The aim of the programme is to produce graduates of Human Kinetics and Sports and 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 Human Kinetics and Sport Administration and management.
Objectives:
E. Admission Requirements
F. Duration of the Programme
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. Candidates must be introduced to computer and data analyses. Analytical software and techniques in education. Orientation must be practical throughout as candidate are guided to prepare tentative research proposal in class. Techniques of research reporting ad 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. 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 hsands-on experiences. 45h (T); C
HKE 904 Research Seminar in Human Kinetics Education 3 Credits
Writing research reports. Methods of presenting research papers. Practice preparation of paper: research proposal by students. 135 (P); C
HKE 905 Practicum in Human Kinetics Education 3 Credits
Supervised experiences in sports, physical education, exercise physiology. Recreation. Wildlife programme. Health areas. Sanitation epidemiological surveys. Fitness. Recreational health of settings. 45h (T); 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 901 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 competencies by selecting a thesis topic in their relevant area specialisation under the guidance of competent supervisor(s) according to postgraduate school requirement. Dissertation is defended before an appropriately constituted examining committee chaired by the head of department. External examiners‘ verdict overrides all other decisions. 270h (P); C
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
Dissertation 10 Credits
Total = 40 Credits
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.
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%.
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
| (10) Credits | 25 | |
| Elective Courses: Waiver Courses: | HKE 906 (3), SAM 901 (3) | 6 Credits 9 Credits |
| Total | = | 40 Credits |
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