Department of Sport Sciences
About
The purpose of physical education field is to teach students about the physical and psychological aspects of human being to prepare them as professional coaches to collaborate with athletes and other people in sports, health and competitions.
The University of Guilan established the department of physical education and sport sciences under the faculty of humanities in 1974 by a cooperation agreement between Iran and Germany. Later, in 1978, the department of physical education and sport sciences continued to function as an independent department with 44 students. Due to the department's scientific research and sport capabilities, along with the availability of proper sport facilities and rich geographical and cultural characteristics of Guilan province, the ministry of science, research and technology approved the conversion of this department into a college and later, in 1994 the faculty of physical education and sport sciences was established.
Currently this faculty organizes the programs for other specialized departments for each semester. It also offers general and specialized courses such as physical education and sport I by 60 faculty members and guest lecturers to other faculties which include 3200 students.
The University of Guilan established the department of physical education and sport sciences under the faculty of humanities in 1974 by a cooperation agreement between Iran and Germany. Later, in 1978, the department of physical education and sport sciences continued to function as an independent department with 44 students. Due to the department's scientific research and sport capabilities, along with the availability of proper sport facilities and rich geographical and cultural characteristics of Guilan province, the ministry of science, research and technology approved the conversion of this department into a college and later, in 1994 the faculty of physical education and sport sciences was established.
Currently this faculty organizes the programs for other specialized departments for each semester. It also offers general and specialized courses such as physical education and sport I by 60 faculty members and guest lecturers to other faculties which include 3200 students.
Facilities and Equipment
Outdoor sport complex
Outdoor sport complex including Tartan track, soccer stadium, futsal court with synthetic grass and tennis court.
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Teachingsemester 1/ September
Subject Number of units Subject Number of units Persian language 3 Manners of life-applied ethics 2 Foreign language 3 Sports physiology 1 2 Safety and personal hygiene 2 Sports Kinesiology 2 Statistics and mathematics in sport sciences 2 Principles and philosophy of physical education and sport 2 Human anatomy 2 Motor development 2 History of physical education and sports 2 Introduction to mechanics of human movements 2 Physical readiness 1 2 Swimming 1 2 Track and field 2 2 Motor anthropometry 2 Islamic revolution of Iran 2 Gymnastics 2 2 Teaching methods in physical education and sports 2 Principles and methodology of exercise 2 Introduction to sports sociology 2 Introduction to sports psychology 2 Aquatic sports 2 Martial arts 2 Islamic thoughts 1 2 Rythmic Activities 2 Sports organizations management 2 work with sports equipments 2 Basketball 1 2 Corrective Exercises 2 Wrestling 2 Individual sports internship 2
semester 2/ JanuarySubject Number of units Subject Number of units Thematic Commentary of the Quran 2 Measurement in sports science 2 Principle of management 4 Foreign language in sport sciences 2 Human physiology 2 Physical readiness 2 2 Track and field 1 2 Table tennis 1 2 The history of Imamat 2 Basics of sports biomechanics 2 Sports nutrition and weight control 2 Kinesthetic learning 2 Sport venues and event management 2 Family and population health 2 Swimming 2 2 Gymnastics 1 2 Football/ Futsal 2 Exercise physiology 2 Sport pathology 2 Atrial sports 2 Management of leisure time and recreational sports 2 Physical activity and wellness 2 Volleyball 1 2 Handball 1 2 Physical-mental sports 2 Basic sports internship 2 Islamic thoughts 2 2 Badminton 1 2 Principles of sports talent search 2 Principles of sport entrepreneurship and employment 2 Football2 2 massage 2 Native and traditional sports and games 2 Team sports internship 2 -
ResearchThe bachelor’s course in physical education and sport sciences field focuses on teaching and coaching but it doesn’t involve research-oriented subjects. However, it offers an optional project-based subject which has two credits.
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