BUSE Bachelor of Science Honours in Sport Science and Management

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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 DescriptionPrerequisite CourseCore CourseNotional Credits
Part I Semester I
SSM 111 Principles of Sports Science & Management   Y12
SSM 112 Motor Skills Acquisition and Development12
SSM 113 Introduction to Psychology12
SSM 114 Human Anatomy and Physiology  Y12
SSM 115 Physical Activity and Wellness Promotion12
CS 101    Introduction to Computer Science  Y12
HS 102   Health Education  Y12
Part I Semester II
SSM 121   Facilities and Event Management in Sport Y12
SSM 122   Financial Management in Sport Y12
SSM 123   Biochemistry of Physical Activity12
SSM 124   Introductory Training and Coaching Science12
PC103       Communication skills Y12
PC108       Citizenship Education and Conflict Y12
                  Transformation
Part II Semester I
SSM 212    Nutrition and Metabolism in SportY12
SSM 213   Sociology of Sport12
SSM 214    Sports Law and EthicsY12
SSM 215     Testing, Measurement and Evaluation in SportY12
SSM 216     AthleticsY12
SSM 217    Biomechanics in SportY12
Part II Semester II
SSM 221    Public and Media Relations in Sport12
SSM 222    Research Methods and Sports Analytics Y12
SSM 223    Sports Marketing  Y12
SSM 224    Sports Psychology  SSM 113  Y12
SSM 225    Managing Athletes, Sports Teams and12
                  Organizations
SSM 226    Aquatic Sports12
SSM 227   Court Sports12
SMS 228    Field Sports12
SSM 229  Indoor Sports12
SSM 2210   Combat Sports12
Part III
SSM 300    Industrial AttachmentY120
Part IV Semester I
SSM 411 Advanced Training and Coaching ScienceY12
SSM 412   Physiology of ExerciseY12
SSM 413   Corporate Governance in SportY12
SSM 414   Strategic Management in SportY12
SSM 415   Sports Medicine12
SSM 416    Risk Management in Sport12
Part IV Semester II
SSM 421 Human Resources Management in SportY12
SSM 422 Talent identification and DevelopmentY12
SSM 423    Sports Entrepreneurship Y12
SSM 424   Adapted Sport12
SSM 425    Sports Tourism and Recreation
SSM 400 Research ProjectY36

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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