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Introduction
The PhD program in Sports and Recreational Management aims to meet the needs of many governmental and non-governmental organizations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (such as the Ministry of Sports, sports clubs, military sectors, the Ministry of Education, private sports centers, Saudi universities and colleges, sports clubs affiliated to corporations and commercial institutions). It also aims to achieve the aspirations of those with relevant specialty and wishing to complete their postgraduate studies. The PhD program in Sports and Recreational Management helps develop the cognitive and professional level of those working in the field; a matter which strengthens the importance of linking the theoretical aspect to the applied one and contributes to considering the contemporary administrative problems and offering appropriate solutions to them based on the scientific developments in the fields of specialty.
- Program’s language:
- Arabic.
- Requirements for Obtaining the Degree:
- Courses and Thesis Option
- Passing 40 study units of the program
- Passing a comprehensive exam.
- Successful completion of PhD dissertation, which will be marked with originality and creativity.
- Program’s Tracks (if any):
- Physical education.
- Movement sciences.
- Sports training.
- Sports and recreational management.
- Program’s General Structure:
- Courses and Thesis Option
- Number of required units is 40 in addition to (12) for thesis as follows:
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Type of Courses
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No. of Courses
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No. of Units Required
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Mandatory courses
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General requirements “shared between all tracks”
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4
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11
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(12) units
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(31) units
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General preparation of a scientific research - Statistics
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2
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(6) units
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Specialized for each track, including the development of the research plan
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5
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(13) units
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Optional courses
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3
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(9) units
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Comprehensive exam
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1
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0
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Mission
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1
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(12) units
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Total
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16
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(40) units + (12) units for the thesis
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Program study plan
- Level 1
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Serial
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Course No. & Code
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Course Title
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No. of Units
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Prerequisite
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1
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…… 612
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Advanced Statistics in Sports Sciences and Physical Activity
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3(3+0)
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2
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EPH 613
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Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity and Health
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3(3+0)
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3
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…… 611
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Methods of researching in sports sciences and physical activity
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3(3+0)
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Total
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(9) units
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- Level 2
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Serial
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Course No. & Code
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Course Title
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No. of Units
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Prerequisite
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1
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BMB621
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Contemporary issues in sports coaching
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3(3+0)
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3
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PHE622
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Contemporary issues in physical education
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3(3+0)
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4
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SMR 623
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Contemporary Issues in Sports and Recreational Management
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3(3+0)
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Total
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(9) units
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- Level 3
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Serial
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Course No. & Code
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Course Title
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No. of Units
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Prerequisite
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1
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SMR 631
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Sports and recreational facilities and events management
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3(3+0)
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2
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SMR 632
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Governance in Sports and Recreation
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3(3+0)
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3
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SMR 633
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Independent study
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3(3+0)
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4
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SMR ……
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Optional course (1)
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3(3+0)
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Total
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(12) units
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- Level 4
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Serial
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Course No. & Code
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Course Title
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No. of Units
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Prerequisite
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1
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SMR 641
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Strategic planning in sports and recreational institutions
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3(3+0)
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2
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SMR ….
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Optional course (2)
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3(3+0)
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3
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SMR …
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Optional course (3)
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3(3+0)
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4
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SMR 699
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Development of research plan
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1(31+0)
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(20) units
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Total
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(10) units
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- Level 5
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Serial
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Course No. & Code
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Course Title
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No. of Units
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Prerequisite
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1
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700 Comprehensive
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Comprehensive exam
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0
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40 units
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- Level 6
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Serial
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Course No. & Code
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Course Title
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No. of Units
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Prerequisite
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1
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SMR 700
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Mission
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12 units
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Development of research plan + comprehensive research
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Total
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(40) units + (12) units for the thesis
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- Optional courses: A student selects 9 units from the list
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Serial
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Course No. & Code
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Course Title
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No. of Units
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Prerequisite
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1
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SMR 661
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Sports content management
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3(3+0)
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2
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SMR 662
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Designing and assessing sports and recreational programs
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3(3+0)
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3
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SMR 663
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Sports and recreation industry
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3(3+0)
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4
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SMR 664
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Professional management of sports organizations
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3(3+0)
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5
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SMR 665
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Leadership in sports and recreational management
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3(3+0)
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6
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SMR 666
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Crowd and workers management in sports sectors
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3(3+0)
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7
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SMR 667
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Sports branding Management
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3(3+0)
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