Council of Higher Education has issued its resolution in its 65th session to change the name of the college from College of Physical Education and Sport to College of Sport Sciences and Physical Activity and to reconstruct the college departments to include: Sport and Recreation Management Department, Physical Education Department, Biomechanics and Motor Behavior Department and Exercise physiology Department. The department seeks to qualify students for labor market by equipping them with teaching and administrative skills and to train them on modern techniques and methods for learning and teaching. In addition, it aims to prepare qualified physical education teachers to teach the physical activities for students in primary school, intermediate school, secondary school and for individual with special needs.

Dr. Tariq  M.  Alsoqairan
Chairman Of Physical Education Department

Vision

achieving leadership and excellence in the preparation of high qualified teachers and researches in the area of school physical education locally, regionally and globally. The department carry out its vision through providing educational effective environment as well as scientific, educational and vocational services for improving life quality of community. 

Mission

The department striving to prepare distinguished teachers in physical education, qualify educational leaders in terms of vocational skills and researchers to work in related institution and provide services that meet community needs in the light of Islamic principles. 

Objectives:

The department pursuing, and its vision and mission through the following goals:

1.      Providing educational environment which fosters the student creative thinking development in teaching physical education.

2.      Equipping student with teaching skills to work effectively and efficiently in all levels of education.

3.      Educating student about the modern technology and how can be used in learning process. 

4.      Supporting the scientific researches which contribute to the solution of the teaching problems.

5.      Serving the community through joint cooperation and providing high quality consulting services for related institutions and commissions.