Courses

This course focuses on the basic assessment principles, and the nature of tests used in talent identification and fitness assessment. Students will also gain practical experience with a variety of testing equipment to prepare them for the fitness and wellness...

This course will introduce students to the implementation and conceptualisation of strategies within the realms of Sport for Development and Peace on the ground. Topics to be examined include sport as a tool to address community and social issues; community...

This course provides students with the ability, skills and knowledge to swim and teach swimming lessons to beginners as well as gain advanced knowledge in the skills and techniques of track and field events and football. The topics include rules and...

This course examines the major principles and methods of sport coaching and life coaching. It will also involve practice of training and performance to demonstrate each principle and method of sport coaching and life coaching. Topics include coaching...

This course examines various approaches to leadership in sport. It gives students the knowledge, effective communication skills and critical thinking abilities essential for leadership positions in sport. Topics include definition of leadership; ways of...

This course is spread over two semesters. Students will conduct an independent research-based study on a topic relevant to sport studies with implications for the sport industry. The topic must be approved by the Department. Students will be expected to...

This course examines the role globalisation plays in sport and business throughout the past century to contemporary times with particular focus on the emergence of global sporting competitions, businesses and migration of athletes. Topics include commodity...

This course examines the role of marketing and sales in sport management and the operation of sport related businesses. It will also examine the basic marketing principles, procedures practices of operations in the sport industry. Topics include the nature of...

This course is designed to introduce students to the different qualitative and quantitative research tools used in sport. It explores research methodologies by studying topics such as research design field, case-study, correlational, experimental and...

This module builds upon the initial practicum experience as students are presented with additional supervised work experience opportunity in the sport industry in Ghana. This will be an opportunity to apply the skills learned in the classroom to the...