- Details
Entry Requirements
- In addition to attaining the basic university admission requirements (C+ in KCSE or its equivalent), a candidate must have a minimum grade of C+ (in KCSE or its equivalent) in at least one of the following subjects: biology, mathematics, physical sciences, chemistry or physics.
- A grade of C (plain) in KCSE or its equivalent with a diploma in Sports Administration/ management, Physical Education, Sports Science, Hospitality, Nutrition, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Public Health and Coaching or in other related field from a recognized institution.
Program Structure, Duration and Pattern
Mode of Study
Regular
School Based (IBP)
Academic year |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
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No. of Units |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
48 |
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Semester |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
8 |
Unit loads |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
48 |
University common units |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
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s/n |
Unit Code: Title |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
1. |
UCU 100: Communication Skills |
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+ |
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2. |
UCU 103: Introduction to Creative and Critical Thinking |
+ |
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3. |
UCU 104; Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
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+ |
Level 100 |
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Core Units |
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s/n |
Unit Code: Title |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
1. |
HES 100: First Aid and Safety Education |
+ |
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2. |
HES 101: Foundations of Sports Science |
+ |
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3. |
HES 102: Functional Human Anatomy |
+ |
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4. |
HES 103: Human Physiology I |
|
+ |
5. |
HES 105: Exercise Biochemistry I |
+ |
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6. |
HES 106: Callisthenics and Weight training |
|
+ |
7. |
HES 107: Kinanthropometry |
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+ |
8. |
HES 108: Community Health Education |
|
+ |
9. |
HRS 101: Recreation, Sport and Environment |
+ |
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10. |
HPE 101: Hockey, Netball and Soccer |
+ |
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11. |
HPE 103: Basketball, Hand ball, Volleyball |
|
+ |
12. |
HPE 104: Psychology of Physical Education |
|
+ |
Level 200 |
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Core Units |
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13. |
HES 200: Physical Fitness and Evaluation |
+ |
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14. |
HES 201: Functional Human Anatomy II |
+ |
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15. |
HES 202: Human Physiology II |
|
+ |
16. |
HES 203: Exercise Biochemistry II |
|
+ |
17. |
HES 204: Biomechanics in Sports I |
|
+ |
18. |
HES 205: Motor Development and Learning |
+ |
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19. |
HES 206: Exercise and Sports for the Special Populations |
|
+ |
20. |
HRS 200: Legal and Ethical Issues in Recreation and Sport |
|
+ |
21. |
HRS 201: Public Relations in Recreation and Sport |
+ |
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22. |
HRS 205: Sociology of Recreation and Sport |
+ |
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23. |
HRS 207: Aerobics and Dance |
|
+ |
24. |
HPE 201: Athletics I, Softball, Swimming I |
+ |
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Level 300 |
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Core Units |
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25. |
HCU 300; Introduction to Research Methods |
+ |
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26. |
HCU 301; Introductory Statistics |
|
+ |
27. |
HES 301: Exercise and Wellness |
+ |
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28. |
HES 302: Application of Computer Technology in Recreation & Sport |
+ |
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29. |
HES 304: Nutrition and Sport Performance |
|
+ |
30. |
HES 305: Prevention and Management of Sport Injuries |
+ |
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31. |
HES 306: Applied Exercise Physiology |
|
+ |
32. |
HES 307: Principles of Training and Conditioning |
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+ |
33. |
HRS 301: Business of Recreation and Sport |
+ |
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Electives |
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NOTE: Each Year Group to take similar electives because of the minimum quorum required for a class. Thus not all units are on offer at any given time |
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34. |
HES 308: Talent Identification in Sports |
+ |
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35. |
HES 309: Sport Ergonomics |
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+ |
36. |
HES 310: Biomechanics in Sport II |
+ |
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37. |
HES 311: Physical Therapy in Exercise and Health |
|
+ |
38. |
HES 312: Design and Improvisation of Sports Facilities and Equipment |
+ |
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39. |
HES 313: Hydrodynamics and Aquatic Activities |
+ |
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40. |
HRS 303: Sports and Recreation Marketing |
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+ |
41. |
HRS 305: Leadership in Recreation and Sport |
+ |
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42. |
HPE 309: Stress Management and Physical Activity |
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+ |
Level 400 |
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Core Units |
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43. |
HCU 400; Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation |
+ |
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44. |
HES 401: Research Project in Human Performance |
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+ |
45. |
HES 402: Ergogenic Aids in Sports |
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+ |
46. |
HES: 404: Practicum |
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+ |
47. |
HRS 400: Adventure Recreation and Training |
+ |
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48. |
HRS 401: Financial management and Accounting in Recreation and Sport |
+ |
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49. |
HPE 400: Test and Measurements in Physical Activity |
+ |
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Electives |
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NOTE: Each Year Group to take similar electives because of the minimum quorum required for a class. Thus not all units are on offer at any given time |
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50. |
HES 405: Rackets and Batting Games |
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+ |
51. |
HES 406: Drugs Abuse and Control in Recreation and Sports |
+ |
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52. |
HES 407: Coaching Science |
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+ |
53. |
HES 408: Individual Fitness Programme Design |
+ |
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54. |
HRS 405: Aging and Human Performance |
+ |
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