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B.A. Sport Studies

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE LEVEL 100

First Semester

Note: Students to choose any 2 courses (6 credits) of the UGRC Now HERC

Second Semester

Note: Students to choose any 2 courses (6 credits) of the UGRC

LEVEL 200 COURSES

First Semester 

Note: Students to choose any 1 course (3 credits) of the UGRC

Second Semester

LEVEL 300 COURSES

First Semester

Second Semester

SINGLE MAJOR: Minimum of 24 credits by the end of the year. This should be made up of THREE core courses and at least ONE elective offered in each semester.

COMBINED MAJOR: Minimum of 15 credits by the end of the year.

MINOR: Minimum of 6 credits by the end of the year.

LEVEL 400 COURSES

First Semester

Second Semester

SINGLE MAJOR: Minimum of 24 credits by the end of the year. This should be made up of THREE core courses and at least ONE elective offered in each semester.

COMBINED MAJOR: Minimum of 15 credits by the end of the year.  

Course Descriptions

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. It will discuss the enormous dimensions of sport and provide students with the essential underpinning knowledge and understanding for the degree course and career in sport.  Topics include the making of sport cultures; the modern city and the making of sport; sport and history on the ground and the middle class colonisation and the making of sport.

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 historical, philosophical and global perspectives of sport and physical activity; sport and historiography; primary sources in sport history; philosophy of leisure; leisure in modernity and leisure in the middle ages.

PESS 201:            Physical Activity and Life-Long Skills

This course will examine the concept of fitness and wellness personal lifestyle in the continual journey of life. It will discuss how to overcome fitness and wellness barriers, make healthier choices and modify behaviours. Lifetime health benefits related to proper nutrition and exercise will also be examined. Topics include philosophy of life and leisure; recreational theory; selected lifetime fitness activities; components and development of physical, mental and spiritual fitness; stress management and dimensions of life.

PESS 202:            Sport for Development 

This course critically examines sport as a means to achieving global development goals to the advocated and supported strategy of using sport as a tool for development. Topics include the history, origins, perspectives and practice of this strategy; the cost effective strategy of using sport as a development strategy; sport NGOs; sport policy; Millennium Development Goals and post development agenda; life skills; inclusion and youth development through 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 cultures; the impact of globalisation and economic development on the resurrection and expansion of such practices; the internationalisation of indigenous games; Western views of African physical cultures and the different forms of Ghanaian play and physical activities.

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 organization; theoretical approaches and practical strategies for change management; corporate social responsibility in sport.

PESS 210:            Sport Industry Practicum 1

In this course students are presented with a supervised work experience opportunity in the sport industry in Ghana. This will be an opportunity to begin to apply the skills learnt in the classroom to the professional setting. Initial seminars will discuss professional practice and students will present a reflective discussion of their experience at the end of the course.

PESS 301:            Introduction to Sport Policy and Governance

This course will explore the politics of sport policy processes at both national and international sport arenas. The course also examines organisational structures of national and international sport federations. Topics include introduction to local, organisational governance and policy development; organisational structures of sport federations and Ghana sport policy and governance.

PESS 302:             Introduction to Sport Management and Administration

This course examines the history of Ghana and international sport management and administration and the basic functions and principles of management and administration. The course will also examine the Ghanaian and global structures of sport management and administration and career opportunities in the global sport industry. Topics include the history of sport management and administration; management, marketing, legal, ethical, financial and economic principles applied to sport management and administration.

PESS 303:            Sport and Society

This course is aimed at introducing students to the conceptual and analytical explanation of the relationship between and among individuals, groups, society and sport. It will also examine the effect of gender, disability, ethnicity and class in sport participation. Topics include commercialization in sport; sport and the media; discrimination in sport; doping in sport; the relationship between sport and tourism; sport and religion; violence, hooliganism, bribery and corruption in sport and the role of stakeholders in sport.

PESS 304:            Introduction to Facility and Event Management

This course reflects on the key issues in planning and managing memorable and successful sport events and other leisure activities. It will also examine facility and events theory, policy and practice, along with business and project management. The topics include strategic planning and management; components of facility management; event scheduling and management; budgeting, finance, promotions, marketing and sponsorship for sport events; operations and production; health, safety, and risk management.

PESS 305:            Practice of Fitness Training  

This course will describe the basic principles, techniques and methodology of fitness training. It will also examine the appropriate fitness training and safety measures for different age groups and sexes as well as persons with disabilities. The courses will involve both classroom work and practical work in the gymnasium, on the playing fields, parks, roads and in the swimming pools. The main activities will include aquatic aerobics, gym and open-air aerobics, weight training, walking and dance exercise. Safety measures and maintenance of different fitness equipment will also be examined.

PESS 306:            Practice of Hockey and Racquet Games. 

This course will examine the basic skills, techniques and tactics in hockey and racquet games. It will involve both classroom and practical work on the playing fields and courts. The topics include rules and regulations; basic skills, techniques and tactics; governing bodies at national and international levels; organisation of competitions and officiating.

PESS 307:             Basic Care and Prevention of Sport Injuries

This course will examine the anatomy and physiology associated with sport injuries. The course will also examine the basic concepts of injury management and prevention.  The topics include common sport injuries; prevention of injuries; management of injuries; heat stress; muscle soreness and tendonitis; lower back pain and injuries to lower extremities.

PESS 308:            Introduction to Sport Law and Ethics

This course examines the increasing array of legal issues that sport authorities have to deal with and the basic laws that govern the structure of sporting organisations. It will also discuss the concept of equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory legislation in sport participation. Topics include basic law structures; issues arising from commercialization of sport; international sport law and labour migration; ethical behaviour; ethics of doping; code of ethics and moral behaviour and moral philosophy that governs behaviour.

PESS 309:             Basic Anatomy in Sport

This course presents a systemic approach to the study of the human body in stand and in motion.  It introduces students to the anatomical terminologies and an overview of cellular processes and tissue classification. Topics include introduction to the history of anatomy; anatomical positions; general constitution of the human body and its shape and the body systems.

PESS 310:            Sport Industry Practicum II

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 professional setting. Initial seminars will discuss professional practice and students will present a reflective discussion of their experience at the end of the course.

PESS 311:             Research Methods in Sport

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 quantitative methods, descriptive and inferential data analysis, measures of central tendency and their implication within diverse sport contexts.

PESS 312:            Introduction to Sport Marketing

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 sport marketing; sport marketing mix; sport branding; market segmentation, targeting and positioning; electronic sport marketing and sport marketing and information systems.

PESS 314:            Sport in the Global Marketplace

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 chain flows; the sporting migration flows; global sports, politics and identities; celebration capitalism and case studies two mega events and North-South interaction in sport.

PESS 400:            Project Work 

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 appropriately apply their understanding of research methods within their selected area(s) of study.

PESS 401:             Leadership in Contemporary Sport

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 conceptualising leadership; traits versus emergent leadership; leadership skills set assessment; competencies in leaders; principles of leadership; ethical and moral values of leadership and professional preparation and leadership.

PESS 403:            Principles of Coaching

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 philosophy and ethics; safety and injury prevention during practice of games; office ergonomics; methods to improve skills and tactics; organisation and administration of games and events and ways to evaluate performances.

PESS 405:            Practice of Athletics, Football and Swimming.

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 regulations; basic skills, techniques and tactics; governing bodies at national and international levels; organisation of competitions and officiating.

PESS 406:            Sport for Development and Peace in Action 

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 and youth development through sport; contemporary issues and perspectives (North-South interactions, partnership, human resource in sport plus activities) vis-à-vis organisations and outfits using sport as a tool for development especially in Ghana and Africa.  

PESS 407:            Test and Measurement 

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 industry. Topics include the history of measurement; social and ethical issues in testing; statistical concepts of measurement and content, administration, scoring and interpretation of tests frequently used in the sport and fitness industry.

PESS 408:             Practice of Hand Games and Cricket 

This course will examine the basic skills, techniques and tactics in the various hand games and cricket. It will involve both classroom work and practical work on the playing fields.  The topics include rules and regulations; basic skills, techniques and tactics; governing bodies at national and international levels; organisation of competitions and officiating.

PESS 409:            Sport Nutrition 

This course examines the concepts in nutrition and diet such as energy balance and nutrient balance in relation to Body Mass Index (BMI).  It will also examine sport nutrition products available to fulfil the requirements of the physically active, ranging from the everyday exercise enthusiast to elite athletes. Topics include introduction to sport nutrition; nutrition essential for sportspersons; nutrition and exercise; nutrition and body weight management.

PESS 411:            Practice of Hand Games and Racquet Games 

This course will examine the basic skills, techniques and tactics in the various hand games and racquet games. The course will involve both classroom work and practical work on the playing fields. The topics include rules and regulations; basic skills, techniques and tactics; governing bodies at national and international levels; organisation of competitions and officiating.

PESS 412:            Sport Psychology 

This course leads students to understand how personality, self-concept, self-esteem, self-efficacy and other psychological characteristics relate to participation and performance in sport and physical activity. It also helps students analyze and understand motivational basis for sport as well as barriers to participation and special motivational issues in competitive sport. Additional themes will include career advice, team cohesion, flow states, exercise adherence, injury and recovery, need assessment and social psychology.

PESS 414:            Sport Communication

This course examines the theories and concepts of communication and skills necessary for success as a sport participant and/or manager.  The course provides an opportunity for students to learn principles of effective communicative behaviour in sport to reinforce skills needed to develop confidence in both spoken and written communications.  Topics include the concept of communication and communication theory; barriers to effective communication in sport; interviewing skills, writing press releases; verbal and non-verbal communication in sport and communication ethics in sport.

PESS 416:            Economics of Sport

This course will examine the economic impact of sport on national economies and on the global sport industry. The course will also explore the economic implications of professional sport and its impact of team owners and sport organisations. Topics will include opportunity cost; demand and supply; profit and revenue maximisation; competitive markets and monopoly power and design and implementation of sport programme budget.

PESS 420:            Sport Industry Practicum III 

Students will work closely with a sport organisation or business on a particular project such as marketing to new spectators, embarking on a sponsorship campaign, developing virtual communication capabilities, or facility and event management. Students will then write a report and present to the sport management team on that project and reflect on their learning both experiential and theory-based. Students will be supervised and evaluated by a qualified faculty member and also by an on-sight professional.

PESS 430:             Practice of Emerging Sport

This course presents an introduction to popular sporting activities to both young and old sport enthusiasts. The course will involve both classroom and practical work on the playing fields and courts.  Sport such as surfing, skateboarding, beach soccer, popular dance as a physical and sporting activity, aerobics, beach volleyball and paragliding would be considered.