BUSE Bachelor of Science Honours in Sport Science and Management
Programme Overview
The aim of the programme is to develop Sports Science Practitioners and Sports Administrators who are capable to practice fundamentals of sports science and act as advisors to Clubs and National teams in various sporting disciplines in areas of Sorts Administration, Fitness Testing, Talent Identification and development as well as Movement Performance Analysis.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities exist in the sports industry for sports science and management graduates in the following areas;
- Exercise prescription
- Fitness instruction
- Sport coaching
- Sport Psychology
- Programme planning and management
- Facility management and administration
- Sports administration and organization
- Sports journalism, broadcasting and public relations
- Teaching Physical Education
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry: A student must have passed at least five (5) subjects at Ordinary levels, including English language, Mathematics and a Science subject with Grade C or better and at least two (2) subjects at Advanced Level in any of the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Sociology, Geography, Management of Business, Economics, Accounting and Physical Education.
Special Entry: At least 5 ‘O’ levels including English language and Mathematics and a
Diploma in Sport or Education specializing in Physical Education from recognized Institutions.
Mature Entry: At least 5 ‘O’ levels including English language and Mathematics, and should be above 25 years of age. Applicants are required to attend interviews designed to assess their maturity and suitability for admission to the programme.
Programme Structure
COURSES DETAILS | |||
Course/Module Description | Prerequisite Course | Core Course | Notional Credits |
Part I Semester I | |||
SSM 111 Principles of Sports Science & Management | Y | 12 | |
SSM 112 Motor Skills Acquisition and Development | 12 | ||
SSM 113 Introduction to Psychology | 12 | ||
SSM 114 Human Anatomy and Physiology | Y | 12 | |
SSM 115 Physical Activity and Wellness Promotion | 12 | ||
CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science | Y | 12 | |
HS 102 Health Education | Y | 12 | |
Part I Semester II | |||
SSM 121 Facilities and Event Management in Sport | Y | 12 | |
SSM 122 Financial Management in Sport | Y | 12 | |
SSM 123 Biochemistry of Physical Activity | 12 | ||
SSM 124 Introductory Training and Coaching Science | 12 | ||
PC103 Communication skills | Y | 12 | |
PC108 Citizenship Education and Conflict | Y | 12 | |
Transformation | |||
Part II Semester I | |||
SSM 212 Nutrition and Metabolism in Sport | Y | 12 | |
SSM 213 Sociology of Sport | 12 | ||
SSM 214 Sports Law and Ethics | Y | 12 | |
SSM 215 Testing, Measurement and Evaluation in Sport | Y | 12 | |
SSM 216 Athletics | Y | 12 | |
SSM 217 Biomechanics in Sport | Y | 12 |
Part II Semester II | |||
SSM 221 Public and Media Relations in Sport | 12 | ||
SSM 222 Research Methods and Sports Analytics | Y | 12 | |
SSM 223 Sports Marketing | Y | 12 | |
SSM 224 Sports Psychology | SSM 113 | Y | 12 |
SSM 225 Managing Athletes, Sports Teams and | 12 | ||
Organizations | |||
SSM 226 Aquatic Sports | 12 | ||
SSM 227 Court Sports | 12 | ||
SMS 228 Field Sports | 12 | ||
SSM 229 Indoor Sports | 12 | ||
SSM 2210 Combat Sports | 12 | ||
Part III | |||
SSM 300 Industrial Attachment | Y | 120 | |
Part IV Semester I | |||
SSM 411 Advanced Training and Coaching Science | Y | 12 | |
SSM 412 Physiology of Exercise | Y | 12 | |
SSM 413 Corporate Governance in Sport | Y | 12 | |
SSM 414 Strategic Management in Sport | Y | 12 | |
SSM 415 Sports Medicine | 12 | ||
SSM 416 Risk Management in Sport | 12 | ||
Part IV Semester II | |||
SSM 421 Human Resources Management in Sport | Y | 12 | |
SSM 422 Talent identification and Development | Y | 12 | |
SSM 423 Sports Entrepreneurship | Y | 12 | |
SSM 424 Adapted Sport | 12 | ||
SSM 425 Sports Tourism and Recreation | |||
SSM 400 Research Project | Y | 36 |
Detailed Course Synopses
Part 1 Semester 2
Part 2 Semester 2
Part 3 Semester 1 & 2
Part 4 Semester 1
Part 4 Semester 2
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