ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Admission Requirements Units for BEd. Physical Education & Sports

In addition to attaining the basic university admission requirements (mean grade C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent), a candidate must have a minimum grade of C (in KCSE or its equivalent) in at least one science subject at the level of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

OR

A mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE or its equivalent with a diploma in Physical Education, Diploma in Education or any other related field from a recognized institution.           

Graduation Requirements for the Award of the Degree

A student shall have successfully completed a minimum of 63 and teaching practice in order to qualify for the award of the degree. The units include all departmental core units, units from the second teaching subject, school and university common units, and the electives required during the four years of study.

Units for BEd. Physical Education & Sports

Level 100

HPE 130: Foundations of Physical Education and Olympism

HPE 131: Hockey, Netball, Soccer (Practical)

HPE 132: Basketball, Handball, Volleyball (Practical)

HPE 133: Functional Human Anatomy and Physiology

HPE 134: Nutrition and Sport Performance

Level 200

HPE 230: Athletics I, Rugby and Swimming I (Practical)

HPE 231: Athletics II, Martial Arts & Combat Sports and Swimming II (Practical)

Level 300

HPE 330: Outdoor Education and First Aid (Practical)

HPE 331: Aerobics, Dance and Gymnastics (Practical)

HPE 332: Badminton, Squash and Tennis (Practical)

HPE 333: Sports Pedagogy and Management (Practical)

Level 400

HPE 430: Exercise Physiology

HPE 431: Adapted Physical Activity and Sports

HPE 432: Physical Fitness and Principles of Training

HPE 433: Prevention and Management of Sports Injuries

HPE 434: Tests and Measurements in Physical Activity

HPE 435: Biomechanics in Exercise and Sports

HPE 436: Motor Development and Learning