BPE1201 Biological Science in Physical Education and Sports I

This course unit provides better understanding of human body systems and the effect of body training to them. 

Course objectives
By the end of the course, a student should; 

• Identify the body systems
• Explain the functions of each body system in the human body
• Examine limitations of the human body to performance in sport and physical activity
• Evaluate the differences in performance in different settings and age groups
• Outline the basic concepts and principles of growth and development in relation to primary pupils
• Apply knowledge about growth and development in teaching physical education

Learning Outcomes 

• Students are expected to apply the knowledge of the human body systems and human Growth, Development and Maturation in performance of physical education and sport with ease and understanding.