Sports Science and Physical Activity program
Overview
Program Description and General Information:
Program Main Campus: College of Arts, Al-Jouf University, Male Campus, Sakaka.
Professions/Job Qualifications:
Sports Coach.
Sports Researcher.
Sports Specialist.
Sports Supervisor.
Youth Care and Development Researcher.
Youth Care and Development Specialist.
Youth Care and Development Supervisor.
Sports Facilities Supervisor.
Load Planner.
Nutritionist for Athletes.
Motor Rehabilitation Specialist for Sports Injuries.
Sports Specialist for People with Special Needs.
Psychological Preparation Specialist for Athletes.
Specialists in School Sports.
Program Mission, Objectives, and Learning Outcomes:
Program Mission: To produce an outstanding graduate, based on scientific foundations (theoretical and applied) in the field of sports science and physical activity.
Program Objectives:
To prepare and qualify specialized personnel in the field of sports science and physical activity capable of competing in the labor market.
To prepare and qualify personnel capable of conducting distinguished scientific research in the field of sports science and physical activity to serve the community.
Enhancing students' professional preparation through diverse studies in sports-related sciences.
Achieving interconnection between various sports sciences and related sciences.
Providing scientific consultations to relevant institutions and organizations.
Cooperating with local, international, and regional bodies and institutions.
Program content
Admission requirements
Program levels
It is one of the final courses of the compulsory rules for a Bachelor of Science in Sports, where the student plans to make a decision as to whether to present the anatomical components of the body (muscular system, spastic system, and adaptive system), and correct anatomical defects when practicing sports activities.
The course aims to introduce the student to the importance of basketball, its principles, technical and applied skills, and to familiarize him/her with some of the rules and laws of basketball.
The course aims to introduce the student to how to teach football skills, learn about offensive and defensive game innovations in football, international rules of play and refereeing matches, organizing and managing sports tournaments, acquiring a spirit of cooperation, and preventing intestinal diseases.
The Kinesiology course is a mandatory course for Bachelor of Science in Sports. The course introduces the student to the concept of kinesiology, its divisions, importance, and applications (coordinate system, main axes of movement, and higher-level levels), movement structure (kinetic structure), and knowledge of support and movement systems (bones, joints, and human movement diagrams).
Biomechanics course, one of the mandatory courses for a Bachelor of Sports Science student, the course aims to introduce the student to the concept of biomechanics and the mechanical foundations and principles of most areas of biomechanics that contribute to understanding movement and its causes, and to know the method of theoretical kinematic analysis and Newton's laws of motion, inertia, mass, moment of inertia, and projectile motion.
General description of the course Marketing in the sports field is one of the compulsory courses for students of the Bachelor of Sports Sciences. The course aims to introduce students to the historical development and modern concept of sports marketing and its objectives, to get acquainted with the sports market and the sports consumer, and the requirements for applying the modern concept of sports marketing, the comprehensive concept of the sports product, and its classifications, (advertising - publishing - personal selling)
The course aims to introduce the student to the importance of basketball, its principles, technical and applied skills, and to familiarize him/her with some of the rules and laws of basketball.
This course deals with football applications to introduce the student to how to teach football skills, learn about offensive and defensive game innovations in football, international rules of play and refereeing matches, organizing and managing sports tournaments, and acquiring a spirit of cooperation.
It aims to connect students theoretically and practically with the sports work environment, and to develop their scientific and practical skills in areas such as designing training programs, evaluating performance, and applying the principles of physical fitness and nutrition, with a focus on improving athletic performance, developing self-confidence, and enhancing decision-making abilities under the supervision of specialists, thus preparing them for the job market and achieving the goals of comprehensive development.
General description of the course The Individual Sports course aims to introduce the student to some individual sports and their principles, which are (cycling, shooting, weightlifting, equestrianism) and to perform their basic skills in an acceptable manner
It aims to introduce the student to the types of sports facilities and their importance, and how to plan, design, manage, and maintain them in a way that ensures safety and quality, while understanding the technical standards and evaluation methods, in addition to understanding how sports equipment works, how to choose it, how to use it safely, and how to integrate modern technologies into the management and development of sports facilities.


