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

No. of Units

12

12

12

12

48

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

s/n

Unit Code: Title

Sem 1

Sem 2

Sem 1

1.       

UCU 100: Communication Skills

 

+

 

2.       

UCU 103: Introduction to Creative and Critical Thinking

+

 

 

3.       

UCU 104; Introduction to Entrepreneurship

 

 

+

 

 

 

Level 100

Core Units

s/n

Unit Code: Title

Sem 1

Sem 2

1.       

HES 100: First Aid and Safety Education

+

 

2.       

HES 101: Foundations of Sports Science

+

 

3.       

HES 102: Functional Human Anatomy 

+

 

4.       

HES 103: Human Physiology I

 

+

5.       

HES 105: Exercise Biochemistry I

+

 

6.       

HES 106: Callisthenics and Weight training

 

+

7.       

HES 107: Kinanthropometry

 

+

8.       

HES 108: Community Health Education

 

+

9.       

HRS 101: Recreation, Sport and Environment

+

 

10.   

HPE 101: Hockey, Netball and Soccer

+

 

11.   

HPE 103: Basketball, Hand ball, Volleyball

 

+

12.   

HPE 104: Psychology of Physical Education

 

+

Level 200

Core Units

13.   

HES 200: Physical Fitness and Evaluation

+

 

14.   

HES 201: Functional Human Anatomy II

+

 

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

+

 

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

+

 

22.   

HRS 205: Sociology of Recreation and Sport

+

 

23.   

HRS 207: Aerobics and Dance

 

+

24.   

HPE 201: Athletics I, Softball, Swimming I

+

 

Level 300

Core Units

25.   

HCU 300; Introduction to Research Methods

+

 

26.   

HCU 301; Introductory Statistics

 

+

27.   

HES 301: Exercise and Wellness

+

 

28.   

HES 302: Application of Computer Technology in Recreation & Sport

+

 

29.   

HES 304: Nutrition and Sport Performance

 

+

30.   

HES 305: Prevention and Management of Sport Injuries

+

 

31.   

HES 306: Applied Exercise Physiology

 

+

32.   

HES 307: Principles of Training and Conditioning

 

+

33.   

HRS 301: Business of Recreation and Sport

+

 

Electives

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

34.   

HES 308: Talent Identification in Sports

+

 

35.   

HES 309: Sport Ergonomics

 

+

36.   

HES 310: Biomechanics in Sport II

+

 

37.   

HES 311: Physical Therapy in Exercise and Health

 

+

38.   

HES 312: Design and Improvisation of Sports Facilities and Equipment  

+

 

39.   

HES 313: Hydrodynamics and Aquatic Activities

+

 

40.   

HRS 303: Sports and Recreation Marketing

 

+

41.   

HRS 305: Leadership in Recreation and Sport

+

 

42.   

HPE 309: Stress Management and Physical Activity

 

+

Level 400

Core Units

43.   

HCU 400; Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation

+

 

44.   

HES 401: Research Project in Human Performance

 

+

45.   

HES 402: Ergogenic Aids in Sports

 

+

46.   

HES: 404: Practicum

 

+

47.   

HRS 400: Adventure Recreation and Training

+

 

48.   

HRS 401: Financial management and Accounting in Recreation and Sport

+

 

49.   

HPE 400: Test and Measurements in Physical Activity

+

 

Electives

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

50.   

HES 405: Rackets and Batting Games

 

+

51.   

HES 406: Drugs Abuse and Control in Recreation and Sports

+

 

52.   

HES 407: Coaching Science

 

+

53.   

HES 408: Individual Fitness Programme Design

+

 

54.   

HRS 405: Aging and Human Performance

+