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PESS 204: CONTEMPORARY SPORT MANAGEMENT

This course examines the emergence of sport management as a professional activity and the parameters of the field and professional occupations therein. Unique features of the sport industry will be discussed. Topics include managing human resource in sport...

PESS 203: INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN PHYSICAL CULTURES

This course examines African cultures and the long traditions of physical activities and sporting practices which pre-date colonialism and imperialism. Topics to be discussed include African sporting traditions; the impact of colonialism on African physical...

PESS 202: SPORTS FOR DEVELOPMENT

This course critically examines sport as a means to achieving global development goals to the benefit of individuals, communities and nations. This course will examine the United Nations‘ advocated and supported strategy of using sport as a tool for...

PESS 201: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND LIFE-LONG SKILLS

This course will examine the concept of fitness and wellness as they apply to students‘ personal lifestyle in the continual journe of life. It will discuss how to overcome fitness and wellness barriers, make healthier choices and modify behaviours....

PESS 102: SPORT IN THE MAKING OF THE MODERN WORLD II

This course involves the study of the historical forces, institutions and personalities that have shaped sport and physical activities and traces the growth and development of competitive sport from ancient civilisation to the present. Topics include the...

PESS 102: SPORT IN THE MAKING OF THE MODERN WORLD II

This course involves the study of the historical forces, institutions and personalities that have shaped sport and physical activities and traces the growth and development of competitive sport from ancient civilisation to the present. Topics include the...

PESS 101: SPORT IN THE MAKING OF THE MODERN WORLD I

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and knowledge in the multi-disciplinary subject of sport and physical education. I will discuss the enormous dimensions of sport and provide students with the essential underpinning...

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