Sport and Exercise Science
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Program Description
Sport and Exercise Science studies how the body moves, how exercise improves health, and how to use physical activity to prevent and treat illness. Students learn anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, fitness testing, nutrition basics, first aid, and program design. Practical classes include fitness assessment, rehabilitation exercises, and movement analysis. Graduates can work as exercise physiologists, fitness instructors, sports coaches, rehabilitation assistants, or continue to train as physiotherapists, public health officers, or healthcare administrators. This program is hands-on and rewarding, especially if you enjoy science, sport, and helping others. It gives you the skills to improve people s health, help patients recover, and build a career in growing health and sports services in Ghana.
Aims & Objectives
Perform standard fitness and functional assessments and interpret results to guide safe exercise plans.
Design and implement tailored exercise programs for healthy people and those in rehabilitation.
Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics to assess movement and prevent injury.
Demonstrate basic emergency care, first aid, and infection control during practical sessions.
Why Choose This Program?
High demand for rehabilitation and fitness services
Ghana s growing focus on noncommunicable diseases and sports development increases jobs in clinics, gyms, schools, and community programs.
Practical, hands-on training
Courses include real assessments, lab work, and placements with hospitals or sports clubs, preparing you for workplace duties.
Pathway to multiple health careers
Builds a foundation for physiotherapy, public health, sports coaching, or further studies in medical and allied health fields.
Community impact and career variety
Work ranges from one-on-one rehabilitation to group health promotion and performance coaching, offering diverse work settings.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Use tests and tools to measure aerobic fitness, strength, flexibility, and body composition, and interpret results for planning.
Create safe, progressive training plans based on assessment, health status, and rehabilitation goals.
Observe and analyse movement patterns to identify faults and recommend corrective strategies using video review and goniometry.
Provide CPR, manage acute injuries, and follow infection control and safety protocols during sessions.
Record client data, track progress, and use tools like Excel or simple statistical packages to monitor outcomes.
Tools & Resources
Microsoft Excel for data tracking
Basic statistical packages such as Jamovi or SPSS (entry level)
Video analysis apps for movement review
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Strong science content in anatomy and physiology
Practical assessment demands
Balancing sports practice with study
Tips & Advice
Use diagrams, group study, and practical sessions to link theory to real movement. Review topics regularly rather than cramming.
Practice hands-on skills in school labs, volunteer at clinics, and request feedback from instructors to improve technique.
Create a weekly schedule that blocks study time and training time, and prioritise rest to avoid burnout.
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