BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE)
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.
Requirements for Award of a Degree
In addition to the university common units, candidates shall take 12 units at levels 100, 200,300 and 400 (i.e. 48 units including HES 404: Practicum, but excluding University Common Units) in order to graduate.
The candidates will undertake a practicum at the end of either their third or fourth academic year.
Examinations
The common regulations for the University/School examinations shall apply.
7.2 The course grading will be based primarily on continuous assessments (30%) and a final examination (70%) for both theory and practical units.
Credit waivers will be given as per university policy after approval.
Program Structure, Duration and Pattern
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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 |
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Unit loads |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
48 |
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University common units |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
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Unit Code: Title |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
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UCU 100: Communication Skills |
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+ |
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UCU 103: Introduction to Creative and Critical Thinking |
+ |
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UCU 104; Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
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+ |
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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 |
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HES 100: First Aid and Safety Education |
+ |
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HES 101: Foundations of Sports Science |
+ |
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HES 102: Functional Human Anatomy I |
+ |
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HES 103: Human Physiology I |
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+ |
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HES 105: Exercise Biochemistry I |
+ |
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HES 106: Callisthenics and Weight training |
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+ |
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HES 107: Kinanthropometry |
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+ |
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HES 108: Community Health Education |
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+ |
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HRS 101: Recreation, Sport and Environment |
+ |
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HPE 101: Hockey, Netball and Soccer |
+ |
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HPE 103: Basketball, Hand ball, Volleyball |
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+ |
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HPE 104: Psychology of Physical Education |
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+ |
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Level 200 |
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Core Units |
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HES 200: Physical Fitness and Evaluation |
+ |
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HES 201: Functional Human Anatomy II |
+ |
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HES 202: Human Physiology II |
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+ |
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HES 203: Exercise Biochemistry II |
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+ |
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HES 204: Biomechanics in Sports I |
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+ |
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HES 205: Motor Development and Learning |
+ |
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HES 206: Exercise and Sports for the Special Populations |
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+ |
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HRS 200: Legal and Ethical Issues in Recreation and Sport |
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+ |
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HRS 201: Public Relations in Recreation and Sport |
+ |
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HRS 205: Sociology of Recreation and Sport |
+ |
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HRS 207: Aerobics and Dance |
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+ |
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HPE 201: Athletics I, Softball, Swimming I |
+ |
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Level 300 |
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Core Units |
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HCU 300; Introduction to Research Methods |
+ |
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HCU 301; Introductory Statistics |
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+ |
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HES 301: Exercise and Wellness |
+ |
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HES 302: Application of Computer Technology in Recreation & Sport |
+ |
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HES 304: Nutrition and Sport Performance |
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+ |
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HES 305: Prevention and Management of Sport Injuries |
+ |
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HES 306: Applied Exercise Physiology |
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+ |
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HES 307: Principles of Training and Conditioning |
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+ |
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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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HES 308: Talent Identification in Sports |
+ |
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HES 309: Sport Ergonomics |
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+ |
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HES 310: Biomechanics in Sport II |
+ |
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HES 311: Physical Therapy in Exercise and Health |
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+ |
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HES 312: Design and Improvisation of Sports Facilities and Equipment |
+ |
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HES 313: Hydrodynamics and Aquatic Activities |
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+ |
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HRS 303: Sports and Recreation Marketing |
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+ |
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HRS 305: Leadership in Recreation and Sport |
+ |
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HPE 309: Stress Management and Physical Activity |
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+ |
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Level 400 |
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Core Units |
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HCU 400; Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation |
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+ |
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HES 401: Research Project in Human Performance |
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+ |
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HES 402: Ergogenic Aids in Sports |
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+ |
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HES 404: Practicum |
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+ |
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HRS 400: Adventure Recreation and Training |
+ |
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HRS 401: Financial management and Accounting in Recreation and Sport |
+ |
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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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HES 405: Rackets and Batting Games |
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+ |
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HES 406: Drugs Abuse and Control in Recreation and Sports |
+ |
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HES 407: Coaching Science |
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+ |
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HES 408: Individual Fitness Programme Design |
+ |
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HRS 405: Aging and Human Performance |
+ |
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