B.Ed. Sports Science

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The B.Ed. Sports Science programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, practical skills and professional competencies needed to teach physical and health education, coach sports, and promote fitness and wellbeing in schools and community settings. The programme provides a strong foundation in human movement science, anatomy, physiology, sports psychology, motor learning, biomechanics and health education.

You will learn how to design fitness programmes, organise sporting activities, manage school sports events and guide learners in developing lifelong physical activity habits. Your training also prepares you to understand the relationship between exercise, health and performance, enabling you to promote active lifestyles and support the physical development of children and young people.

Course Overview

The B.Ed. Sports Science programme integrates physical education, sports science principles and teacher preparation. You will study human anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of coaching, movement analysis, exercise science, adaptive physical education and school sports administration. Alongside this, you will develop professional teaching skills in instructional methods, classroom management, curriculum planning and assessment.

The programme runs for four years through UTME and three years through Direct Entry.
Throughout your studies, you will participate in practical sports sessions, fitness assessment labs, coaching clinics, athletic training, micro-teaching and full teaching practice. These hands-on experiences develop your ability to teach physical education effectively and manage sports activities in educational environments.

Course Curriculum

The curriculum covers child development, early learning, creativity and teacher education across 100–400 levels.

You begin with foundational courses such as:

  1. Introduction to Physical and Health Education
  2. Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  3. Communication in English
  4. Nigerian Peoples and Culture
  5. Foundations of Education
  6. Study Skills
  7. General Psychology

Your sports science and education knowledge expands through courses such as:

  1. Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  2. Exercise Physiology
  3. Sociological and Psychological Foundations of Physical Education
  4. Educational Technology
  5. Motor Learning and Control
  6. Curriculum Studies

You deepen your scientific and pedagogical competence through courses such as:

  1. Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
  2. Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
  3. Coaching Principles and Methods
  4. Sports Administration and Organisation
  5. Research Methods in Education
  6. Adapted Physical Education

You consolidate your practical skills and professional training through:

  1. Seminar in Sports Science
  2. Teaching Practice
  3. Athletic Training and Conditioning
  4. Sports Injury Prevention and Management
  5. Research Project

Entry Requirements

To gain admission into the B.Ed. Sports Science programme, you must satisfy one of the following entry pathways:

1. UTME Admission (Four-Year Programme)

  1. You must have at least five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any other relevant Science, Arts or Social Science subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.
  2. Sit for the UTME with English Language and other acceptable subjects.
  3. Meet the departmental and university cut-off marks.
  4. Demonstrate interest and aptitude for physical activity, sports, fitness and teaching.
  5. Satisfy all other general admission requirements of the University.

2. Direct Entry Admission (Three-Year Programme)

  1. You must have five credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics and other relevant subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.
  2. Possess NCE, ND, or equivalent qualifications in Physical Education, Sports Science, Health Education or related fields with at least a merit or credit grade.
  3. Hold Advanced Level passes in relevant subjects such as Biology, Health Science or Physical Education.
  4. Provide academic transcripts and supporting documents during the application.
  5. Meet the University’s general Direct Entry admission regulations.

Why study at OOU?

Choosing the B.Ed. Sports Science programme at Olabisi Onabanjo University allows you to gain both theoretical and practical expertise in sports, movement science and physical education. The programme is designed to prepare you to teach, coach, inspire and promote healthy living among learners and communities. You will benefit from:

  1. A rich curriculum combining sports science, health education, coaching and teaching methodology.
  2. Practical experiences through sports drills, fitness labs, coaching clinics, athletic training and teaching practice.
  3. Lecturers with expertise in exercise science, human movement, coaching, psychology and sport management.
  4. Training that equips you to lead school sports programmes, organise competitions and promote physical wellbeing.
  5. Opportunities to develop communication, leadership, teamwork and organisational skills essential for sports and education environments.
  6. Exposure to contemporary issues in fitness, health promotion, injury prevention and sport performance.

This programme prepares you to help learners develop motor skills, adopt healthy lifestyles and participate safely and confidently in physical activities.

Research Project

In your final year, you will complete a research project that allows you to investigate an important issue in sports science, physical education, exercise physiology, coaching, movement analysis or health promotion. The research project helps you develop analytical skills, scientific understanding and problem-solving abilities relevant to the field. Working with your supervisor, you will:

  1. Select a research topic such as exercise performance, motor skill development, sports injuries, physical fitness, coaching strategies or health behaviour.
  2. Apply appropriate research methods including experimentation, observation, surveys or field studies.
  3. Analyse data using sports science principles, physiological concepts or educational frameworks.
  4. Present your findings in a well-structured and academically rigorous project report.

Your research project serves as the capstone of your scientific and professional training, preparing you for roles in teaching, coaching, sports administration and further academic research.

Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Education in Sports Science, you must fulfil the graduation requirements approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Olabisi Onabanjo University.

Academic Requirements

  1. Complete and pass all compulsory and elective courses in the programme.
  2. Earn the minimum credit units prescribed for the four-year degree (UTME) or three-year degree (Direct Entry).
  3. Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.00.
  4. Complete and defend your final-year research project.
  5. Fulfil all practicum requirements, including coaching practice, fitness assessments, micro-teaching and full teaching practice.

Grading and Degree Classification

Your final classification is determined by your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), as follows:

Upon satisfying these requirements, you will be awarded the B.Ed. Sports Science, a qualification that prepares you to teach physical education, coach sports, promote fitness and contribute to the physical wellbeing of learners across educational and community settings.

Career Opportunities

A degree in Sports Science Education prepares you for a range of careers in physical education, sports instruction, fitness training and health promotion. You will be equipped with both scientific knowledge and pedagogical skills that enable you to support balanced physical development and healthy lifestyles.

You may pursue careers such as:

  1. Physical and Health Education teacher
  2. Sports coach or trainer
  3. School sports administrator
  4. Fitness instructor or wellness coach
  5. Athletic trainer
  6. Community sports coordinator
  7. Recreational programme officer
  8. Youth sports development facilitator
  9. Exercise and fitness adviser
  10. Sports performance assistant

You may find employment in:

  1. Primary and secondary schools
  2. Sports academies and youth development centres
  3. Fitness and wellness centres
  4. Ministries and agencies of sport, health or education
  5. NGOs promoting health, physical activity and community wellbeing
  6. Local government sports councils
  7. Recreation and leisure organisations

The programme also provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate studies in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Human Kinetics, Physical Education, Coaching Science and related areas.

How to Apply?

1. UTME Entry (Four-Year Programme)

  1. Select Olabisi Onabanjo University as your first choice and Sports Science as your preferred programme.
  2. Sit for the UTME with English Language and other relevant subjects.
  3. Possess at least five O-Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and other acceptable subjects.
  4. Participate in the OOU Post-UTME screening exercise and meet the departmental cut-off mark.

2. Direct Entry (Three-Year Programme)

  1. Possess an NCE, ND or similar qualification in physical education, sports science, health education or related areas with at least a merit or credit grade.
  2. Fulfil the required O-Level credit passes.
  3. Upload your academic transcripts and supporting documents through the OOU Undergraduate Admissions Portal.

Course Coordinator

The B.Ed. Sports Science programme is managed by a team of dedicated academics and experienced researchers within the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education.

The current programme coordinator is:

Dr [Full Name]

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Course Overview

  1. Next Admission Process
  2. Current Academic Year
  3. Associated programmes = Undergraduate
  4. Course Duration = 4 Years
  5. Degree = Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
  6. Faculty = Education
  7. Course Type = Full Time
  8. Course Delivery = On campus.
  9. Location = Faculty of Education, Main Campus.
  10. Scholarship opportunities