The new Dean of Education Prof. (Mrs) Eno Macaulay Ukpong joined the services of the University of Calabar in November, 1982 as an Assistant Lecturer and gradually rose to the rank of Professor.

She has held various positions in the University of  Calabar such as chairman, faculty of Education Graduate Committee, Head of Department of Educational Foundation, Guidance and Counselling, Head of Department  of Adult and Continuing Education, Counsellor for University of Calabar Distance Learning Committee, Assistant Coordinator, University of Calabar Distance Learning Programme, Adviser for Adult Education Non-NUC Programme Students, Consultant for Social Development, UNDP, Cross River State. Chairman, ENIYARO Educational Services, Treasurer, Nigerian Christian Graduate Fellowship, Secretary, Calabar Branch of Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and  Planning, Patron of the University of Calabar Education Students Association.

(a) ENTRY THROUGH UME: Candidates seeking admission through this route need 5 Credits obtained from the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination including English at not more than two sittings or its equivalent in relevant subject areas in addition to an acceptable pass in the University Matriculation Examination (UME).

(b) DIRECT ENTRY: Candidates holding the following qualifications are eligible to apply through direct entry.

i. Merit in relevant Diploma in Education

ii. Merit in two subjects taken at NCE level

iii. Terminal Examinations in International Baccalureate from a recognized institution

iv. Higher Secondary School Certificate credits or equivalent in three subjects.

(c) ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: In all cases, whether by Direct Entry or UME, a credit in English Language at the Senior Secondary School Certificate or General Certificate Examination or its equivalent is required.

1. Department of Curriculum & Teaching

WASC/GCE (O/L) with passes at credit level in at least five subjects obtained at not more than two sittings. Teachers Grade II Certificate with passes at credit/merit levels in at least five subjects including English Language and a subject in the relevant area and at least a pass in Mathematics (4 years programme).
NCE holders must have passes in two relevant subjects at credit or merit level in addition to ‘O’ Level passes at credit level in three other relevant subjects. At least a pass in Mathematics at ‘O’ Level is also required (3-year post NCE)

2. Department of Educational Administration & Planning

(a) NCE with an overall pass at Merit level or above provided the candidate also has at least three credits in GCE or its equivalent and a pass in Mathematics.

(b) Diploma in Education or in any other area provided the candidate also has at least three credits at ‘O’Level including credit in English and pass in Mathematics at GCE/WAEC/NECO.

(c) Teachers Grade II Certificate with a minimum of five passes at merit level including English language and at least a pass in Mathematics.

(d) General Certificate of Education or its equivalent with at least five credits in two sittings including credit in English and at least a pass in Mathematics, holders of NCE/Diploma will spend three academic years while all others will spend four academic years full time or four and five years respectively if part-time.

3. Department of Educational Foundation, Guidance & Counseling.

(a) UME FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMME: Candidate must satisfy the genral admission requirement for undergraduate studies. That is candidate must obtain at least five ‘O’ Level credits of Teachers’ Grade II Certificate merits or better including English Language credit. A candidate is required to obtain an ‘O’ Level credit pass or an approved equivalent in the area he chooses to read as hi/her teaching subject. A candidate who chooses any area of science, Agriculture or Economics as a teaching subject must obtain ‘O’ Level Credit or Teachers’ Grade II Merit pass in Mathematics.

(b) THREE YEAR DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAMME: Candidate must satisfy the general admission requirement for undergraduate studies in addition obtaining one of the following.

i. At least two ‘A’ Level papers in addition to three other ‘O’Level credits of Teacher Grade II merit including credits in English Language obtained in not more than one sitting. A second sitting is allowed for the satisfaction of the English Language requirement. At least a pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics is required for candidates with Arts or Social Science teaching subjects, while those with Science teaching subjects must have at least an ‘O’ Level credit pass in Mathematics.

ii. A recognized Diploma with a minimum of merit or better, including English Language obtained in one sitting. A second sitting is allowed for the satisfaction of the English Language requirement. At least a pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics is required for candidates with Arts or Social Science teaching subjects, while those with Science teaching subjects must have at least an ‘O’ Level credit Pass in Mathematics.

iii. NCE with the least an ‘O’ Merit pass in one of the major subjects in addition to at least four other ‘O’ level credits or teachers’ Grade II Merits obtained at not more than one sitting. At least a pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics is required for candidates with Arts or Social Science teaching subjects, while those with Science teaching subjects must have at least an ‘O’ Level Credit pass in Mathematics.

iv. NCE with at least ‘O’ Level merit passes in three major subjects in addition to at least two other ‘O’ Level credits or Teachers’ Grade II merit obtained at not more than one sitting. At least a passes in ‘O’ Level Mathematics is required for candidates with Arts or Social Science teaching subjects, while those with Science teaching subjects must have at least an ‘O’ Level credit pass in Mathematics.

4. Department of Vocational & Special Education

(a) A credit in English Language and a Pass in Mathematics at the SSCE (Secondary School equivalent) are required for Special Education in addition to an acceptable pass in joint Matriculation Examination are qualifications for admission into the four (4) year degree programme into any of the Universities.

(b) DIRECT ENTRY: Any of the following qualifications for admission:

i. A pass at merit (lower credit) level in a relevant Diploma programme. A credit in English Language is required.

ii. Two (2) passes in relevant subject areas at Advanced Level with SC/GCE ‘O’Level credit passes in three other subjects at not more than two (2) sitting. OR

iii. Three (3) passes in relevant areas in the NCE with GCE ‘O’Level Credit passes in two other subjects in not more than two (2) sittings.

iv. Passes in two (2) major subjects in relevant areas in the NCE with GCE ‘O’Level credit or its equivalent in three (3) other subjects for those taking courses in Education. A pass in General English at the NCE level is acceptable in place of GCE ‘O’Level/SSCE.

v. Two passes at the IJMB (Interim Joint Matriculation Examination) or Cambridge Moderated Schools Basic Studies Terminal Examinations in International Baccalaureate from a recognized institution with school certificate credits or the equivalent in three other subjects (subject to University requirements).

vi. Three passes in (v) above with a school certificate credit or its equivalent in two other subjects. The qualification in (iv) above should apply to students in colleges of Education to qualify for admission into the B. Ed. Degree programme. English Language and Mathematics required: In all cases, whether by Direct Entry or JAMB, a credit in English Language and a pass in Mathematics at the senior or school certificate/secondary equivalent are required for Vocational and Special Education.

5. Department of Human Kinetics & Health Education

   
   

   UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR

   CALABAR

   FACULTY OF EDUCATION

   DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION

    

   COURSES AND DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION

    

          HISTORY OF THE PROGRAMME/SUB-DISCIPLINE/DISCIPLINE

    

   The current trend in the field of Human Kinetics (Physical) and Health Education in Nigeria and at Global levels today tend towards specialization in some special and allied areas which numbered more than twelve.  These areas include: Psychology of Sports, Biomechanics of Physical Activities, Health Education, Adapted physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Organization and Administration of P.E. and Sports, Motor Learning and fitness, Athletics Training, Dance, Gymnastics, Recreation (including Parks and Gardens), tourism, Equipment and Facility management, among others.

    

   In addition, the National Policy on Education 1981 (including the 2004 revised edition) as well as the Nigeria University Commission (NUC) 1989 indicated that the two symbiotic programme i.e. Physical Education and Health Education should hence forth operate as separate examinable courses at all levels of education i.e. from ELEMENTARY through SECONDARY to TERTIARY levels.  The National  University Commission (NUC) further directed that these two programmes that are basically scientific in nature may attract the B. Sc (Ed), B. Ed, or B.A (Ed) degree.  This is as a result of the fact that different institutions have convincingly justified the difference (Arts, Science and Education) Degrees attached to the programme.

    

   The present Physical and Health Education programme in the university was established in the year 1987.  Initially, the programme was labeled Health and Physical Education (HPE) with most of the courses basically health oriented.  A comprehensive review was carried out and got the approval of the University Senate in 2002.  The dynamics of change as witnessed in the profession world-wide necessitated the current change in nomenclature and the current review carried out in the programme and the courses.  Thus, the review took care of emerging areas in Physical Education (now Human Kinetics) aspect, to fall in line with the spirit of National Policy on Education as well as the NUC directives.  The review as a matter of necessity   accredited two units to most of the courses and three units to most of the practical and skills related ones as well as Faculty-wide courses. 

    

             

   Academic Contents:

    

   a)         Programme Title:

    

                                 B.Sc.(Ed) Human Kinetics

                                 B.Sc (Ed)Health Education

                                  Post Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education

                                  Graduate Programmes in Physical and Health Education

              

    

   Philosophy and objectives

    

   Philosophy

    

   Generally, the philosophy of Human Kinetics and Health Education is to promote the two Symbiotic courses as an inextricable part of general education in which a sound mind is to be realized with due emphasis through a sound body.

    

   The curricula components are embellished in the philosophical construct of idealism, naturalism, realism, pragmatism as well as existentialism.  The pedagogy is eclectic permitting a blend of the universals with the indigenous.  The ideology provides a way of life essentially explicit with endowments in varied skills ranging from cognitive to motoric and garnished with moral and ethical rectitude, good leadership qualities and healthy living.  The Philosophy is sustained in the rubrics of comprehensive programme of learning and praxis.  In this respect Human Kinetics philosophy is:

    

    a) To develop participants (students) that are physically, socially, mentally

        and psychologically fit as well as skillfully sound through a

         selected     Programme of plays, recreation, sports and games,

        during playground, gymnasium, and swimming pool activities.

    

    b)  to produce effective and efficient leaders through leadership programme     entrenched in the curriculum.

    

    c) to produce professionals in the course, who can understand movement

       education by themselves and able to teach others in schools and  sports  clubs.

    

    d)   to produce professionals in the course who can manage the physically

       challenged individuals; and provide remedy and rehabilitation to

      individuals with problems of metabolic nature- stroke, diabetics and

      the injured from various courses on First Aid, ,Sports,Medicine,  Adapted Physical Education,   and Exercise Physiology.

                    

    On the other hand, the philosophy underlying the degree programme

    in Health Education is to produce graduates imbued with enthusiasm to make contributions to Nigeria and the world at large by equipping  themselves with the conceptual framework ad skills considered necessary in understanding the nature of man life styles and other                                 health promotional requirements.

    

                    To arrive at these, Human Kinetic and Health Education derive

                      Components from its philosophical idealism, Naturalism, Realism,

                      Pragmatism and Existentialism to construct its curriculum for each

                      Level of the University Education in Kinetic Health and Physical

                      Education.  The philosophy is eclectic in nature permitting a blend

                     Of universal course contents with the indigenous course

                     Content in traditional sports and games.  The philosophy therefore,

                     Is to provide a way of life which direct the students’ life towards a

                     Healthy and sound mind in a healthy and sound body through active

                     participation in bit muscle educational activities based on both                                           practical and theoretical approaches.

    

    Objectives

         

          The Bachelor of Science Education in either Human Kinetics of Health Education in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education is geared toward the production right caliber of professionals in the teaching of health education, recreation and tourism, operators of fitness clubs, team managers, sport administrators, coaches, and sports organizers, among others in sufficient number and quality for ever increasing societal need including teaching positions in special secondary and tertiary institutions of learning as well as allied fields in Nigeria.  The programme has been restricted in such a way to help students acquire necessary analytical skills and critical knowledge of the major factors in the society which influence the development of an active and healthy living as well as the role that education in human kinetics and sports can play in contributing to the achievement of National objectives.

    

    

    

   Admission Requirements

               1          Four Year Degree Programme

    The requirements  for students seeking  admission into four year  degree programme in B.Sc. (Ed) in Human Kinetics or Health Education are same as for those  entering into the University and the Faculty of Education. These are any five credit passes that must include English Language and a Science subject, such as Biology or its equivalent e.g. Health Science, or Physical Education at not more than two sittings, in the SSCE. WASC, GCE O/L, NECO or Teachers’ Grade two Certificates.

    2.  Direct Entry

                           Candidates seeking admission into three year degree programme                           through direct admission must possess:

                           (a)       Advance Level Passes in two relevant subjects

                           (b)       A merit passes in physical and Health Education (where they

                         are combined) or two merits pass in physical Education and Health                          Education (where they are separated subjects) at the NCE level from any college of Education      recognized by the Federal Ministry of Education.  In addition, candidates under 2a and b must possess at least a credit pass in three other subjects in SSCE, WASC, GCE       O/L, NECO or Credit/Merit passes in Teachers’ Grade Two Certificate

            (c) At least a merit passes in Diploma in Physical and Health   Education, Diploma in sports coaching (9 month duration), Registered Nurse Certificate, Diploma in Nursing Education.

             Higher National Diploma in Public Health or Diploma in Health Technology           from any University or higher institution of learning recognized by the            relevant Federal Ministries or Diploma in Environmental Education      (PHE-option) of the University of Calabar.  In addition to the above,                                     candidates must possess at least credit passes in three subjects      including English language at the SSCE, WASC, GCE O/L, NECO, or Credit/Merit at Teachers’ Grade Two Certificate.

                          

       3.      Oral and Practical Interview  

                          

               All Candidates seeking admission into the Department of Human   Kinetics and Health Education shall also attend Oral and Practical          Interview in order to determine their suitability and capability before they are offered admission.

    

   (d)       Programme/Sub-Discipline/Discipline Structure to include period of formal studies in the Universities Industrial training, planned visit and project

                Human Kinetics and Health Education Programme has two sub-                            disciplines at the undergraduate level.

              

               1.         Human Kinetics (Physical Education)

    

               2.         Health Education which are run as four years degree programme                            and three years degree programme for the UME and direct entry                                    candidates respectively.

    

    

   ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS INTO THE VARIOUS GRADUATE PROGRAMMES ARE

    

    CONTAINED IN THE PROGRAMMES ATTACHED                                                             

    

    

    

   DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION

    

    PREAMBLE

   The current  trend in the field  of Physical and  Health  Education  in Nigeria and at Global levels  today  tend towards  specialization in some special and allied  areas which numbered more than  ten. These areas include: Psychology of Sports, Biomechanics of Physical Activities, Health Education, Adapted Physical Education, Exercise, Physiology, Organization and Administration of P.E and Sports, Motor Learning, Fitness Training, Dance, Gymnastics, Recreation (including Parks and Gardens), Tourism, Equipment and Facility management, among others.

   In addition, the National Policy on Education 1981 (including the 2004 revised edition) as well as the Nigeria University Commission (NUC) 1989 indicated that the two symbolic programmes i.e. Physical Education and Health Education should henceforth operate as separate examinable courses at all levels of education i.e. from ELEMENTARY through SECONDARY to TERTIARY levels. The National University Commission (NUC) further directed that these two programmes that are basically scientific in nature may attract the B.Sc. (Ed), B.Ed, or B.A (Ed) degree. This is as a result of the fact that different institutions have convincingly justified the different (Arts, Science and Education) Degrees attached to the programme.

   The present Health and Physical Education (HPE) Programme as currently offered by the unit attract a B.Sc(Ed) degree. The courses are also basically Health Education inclined. Hence, the need for a review to also highlight the Physical aspect, to fall in line with the spirit of National Policy on Education as well as the NUC directives. The review as a matter of necessity accredited two units to most of the courses and three units to most of the practical and skills related ones as well as Faculty-wide courses. It also ensure that the new (Revised) Human Kinetics and Health Education programmes compare favorably with similar programmes as offered by other Universities in Nigeria and elsewhere. Additional the approval given by the senate of the University of Calabar for the transformation of the Physical and Health Education Unit into a full fledge autonomous Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education makes it mandatory to carry out the current review of programmes and courses.

               The new programme is arranged under the followings:

   (a)            Objectives of the programme

   (b)            Degrees Awarded

   (c)            Admission Requirements

   (d)            Requirements for the Award of Degrees

   (e)            Outline  of  the programmes    and

   (f)             CourseDescription

    OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

               The Bachelor of Science Education in either Human Kinetics or Health Education in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education is geared to produce the right caliber of professionals in the teaching, health educators, recreation and tourism operators, fitness clubs managers, sport administrators, coaches, sports organizers, among others in sufficient number and quality for the ever increasing societal needs including teaching positions in special, secondary and tertiary institutions of learning as well as allied fields in Nigeria. The programme as been restructured in such way to help students acquire necessary analytical skills and critical knowledge of the major factors in the society which influence the development of an active and healthy living as well as the role that Education in human kinetics  and sports can play in contributing to the achievement of National objectives.

   B.           Degrees Awarded

   At the end of studies in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, a degree of Bachelor of Science Education in either Human Kinetics or Health Education is awarded to successful candidates.

   C.        Admission Requirements

               (i)         Four Year Degree Programme

    The requirements  for students seeking  admission into four year  degree programme in B.Sc. (Ed) in Human Kinetics or Health Education are same as for those  entering into the University and the Faculty of Education. These are any five credit passes that must include English Language and a Science subject, such as Biology or its equivalent e.g. Health Science, or Physical Education at not more than two sittings, in the SSCE. WASC, GCE O/L, NECO or Teachers’ Grade two Certificates.

   ii.         Direct Entry

   Candidates seeking admission into three year degree  programme by direct  must possess:

   (a)         Advance level passes in 2 relevant subjects.

   (b)       A merit passes in physical and Health Education (where  they are   combined) or two  merit pass in Physical Education and Health Education (Where they are separated subjects) at the NCE level  from any college of Education recognized by the Federal Ministry of Education. In addition, candidates under 2a and b must possess atleast a credit pass in three other subjects in SSCE, WASC, GCE O/L, NECO, or Credit/Merit pass in Teachers’ Grade Two Certificate.

   (c)        At least a merit pass in Diploma in Physical and Health Education, Diploma in sports coaching (9 month duration), Registered Nurse certificate, Diploma in Nursing Education, Higher National Diploma in Public Health or  Diploma in Health Technology from any University or higher institution of learning recognized by the relevant Federal Ministries, or Diploma in Environment  Education (PHE - option) of the University of Calabar.In addition to the above, candidates must possess at least credit pass in three subjects including English Language at the SSCE, WASC, GCE O/L, NECO, or Credit/Merit at Teachers’ Grade Two Certificate.

    

   3.         Oral and Practical Interview

               All Candidates seeking admission into the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education shall also attend Oral and Practical Interview in order to determine their suitability and capability before they are offered admission.

   D.        Requirements for the award of Degree

   The minimum requirement for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science Education: Human Kinetics and Health Education Under the four year degree programme is the satisfactory completion of not less than 151 units. Direct entry students for the three year degree programme must satisfactorily complete 124 units. In addition all prescribed education, general studies, entrepreneurship, and computer courses must be passed.

   E.         (I)         Outline of the Programmes

   The outline of the reviewed programme presented below is to guide the students. All Students who come in through direct entry into year two with their Diploma Certificates or its equivalents shall offer wo courses under general studies and the special electives per semester in year two. Full description of borrowed courses in Human Kinetics and Health Education programmes are found in other sections of the Faculty of Education Handbook, or students handbook of the relevant Departments

   KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS

               EDU   -           Faculty of Education compulsory courses

               EDK -             Courses for Human Kinetics and Health            Education students

               EDP    -           Courses for Human Kinetics students

               EDH   -           Courses for Health Education students