Bachelor of Science in Sports Science and Physical Activity

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Overview

As part of the Kingdom’s tireless pursuit of a better life for its citizens and in light of the sustainable development of Saudi human resources, several measures have been taken in accordance with Vision 2030 with the aim of increasing the number of participants in recreational activities. And competitive sports activities at the local, regional and international levels, for men and women. To achieve a high level of health. To achieve this, an academic program specialized in sports science was created to qualify Saudi female students to be cadres in this field and participate in achieving the Kingdom’s future goals. The department aims primarily to prepare national female cadres who are scientifically qualified in the various sports science specializations (sports training, sports management, recreation and health) who are able to meet the needs of the labor market (fitness trainers, directors of sports centers, sports trainers and sports therapists, sports specialists). (Assistant coach, sports club manager, sports marketer). Which has become a broad framework for its use these days.

College: College of Science and Humanities Jubail
Campus: Jubail
Track: Science
Level: Undergraduate
Degree: BSc
Gender: Female
Years of study: 4
Credit hours: 133

Vision

To become a pioneer program in sport sciences at the local and regional levels.

Mission

Providing qualified graduates in the sport and exercise science with relevant knowledge and skills to enhance life-long learning, critical thinking and research skills that enable them contribute effectively to community service and compete in local market.

Values

Dealing in a manner consistent with professional values and ethics that reflect high levels of loyalty and commitment to community service.
Ability for continuous self-learning using multiple cognitive methods.
Positive interaction within the team in order to achieve the common goals and training in leadership and decision-making skills.

Objectives of the Program

Apply scientific principles of sport sciences to develop the performance.
Provide student with professional knowledge by aspects associated with the disciplines of sport and exercise sciences.
Encourage student engagement through specialist studies and researches to find solutions for sport and exercise issues.
Develop technical and transferable communications skills to promote self - directed and life – long learning.

Field Training

The field training provides the student with practical experience in designing and implementing training programs for athletes. There, the student learns and applies the basic principles of physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition necessary to improve athletic performance. The student also gains practical experience through field work and with working with athletes to develop customized training plans that take into account individual needs and goals. Moreover, the student practices evaluating sports performance using a variety of tools such as heart rate monitors. In addition, the field training provides student with practical skills that she can apply in real-world environments to help athletes achieve their full potential.

Graduate Attributes

Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and solid understanding of the fields of sports science and exercise science and has the ability to apply her knowledge in professional practice.
Graduates are able to apply critical thinking and lifelong learning skills to solve and respond to future challenges.
Graduates are responsible and active citizens committed to national and social issues, and their personal values and practices are consistent with professional and ethical standards.
Graduates can communicate ideas and information effectively using various means of knowledge and technology and cooperate with individuals and within work teams.

Career Opportunities

Fitness Trainer / Instructor.
Sports & Activity Coordinator
Personal Training.
sport coach.
Group Fitness / Aerobics Instructor.
Exercise Physiologist.
Fitness and/or Wellness Consultant.
Gym Manager or Owner.
Sports Administrator
Sports Therapist
sport Development Officer
Sport Marketing Coordinator

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding
K1		Describe the principles of physiology, functional anatomy, psychology, biomechanics and management for exercise and physical activity.
K2		Explain the nutritional principles related to health and sports performance for a variety of populations.
Skills
S1	Use logical and critical thinking skills to solve sport problems and issues.
S2	Demonstrate skills necessary for sport performance considering safety and professional requirements.
S3	Design effective exercise and nutrition programs across the lifespan using analyses data of the performance assessment.
S4	Use appropriate scientific research methods and tools to study and investigate all aspects of sport sciences.
S5	Communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral, written and visual means.
Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility
V1	Act in ways that are consistent with professional values and ethics, that reflect high levels of loyalty and commitment towards the service of society.
V2	Develop the ability of continuous self-learning by using different means of knowledge.
V3	Interact effectively within a team in order to achieve a common goal and exercise leadership and decision making.

Admission

The student has to fulfill the following conditions for admission;

1. General criteria abide by the rules and regulations of Saudi universities

2. Student must meet the criteria for admission in Imam Abdurrahman Bin Faisal University, set by University Council each academic year.

3. Student must meet the performance-based criteria to enroll in the program, set by University Council and Standing Committee for Curriculum and Academic Systems each academic year.

4. The student must pass the foundation year with a grade point average of no less than 3:5.

5. Among the requirements for accepting female students in the Sports Science program, the student after preparation year must successfully pass the following:

a. medical tests to ensure that the student is free from any chronic diseases, eyesight test... etc.

b. Speak fluently without stuttering (personal interview)

c. Physical fitness tests (strength - speed - agility - accuracy ... etc.

Noting that: the college will provide a physical rehabilitation program at the end of the preparatory year.

Year description

First year

The student studies many courses to acquire scientific knowledge for the sports science program, such as biology and chemistry, as well as general courses such as the Arabic language. The first year is the basis to prepare students physically for the following year.

Second year

The student begins studying public health courses, such as anatomy and the foundations of physiology, as well as sports training courses, such as motor learning, strength, and muscular conditioning. She also acquires multiple skills for different sports through practical courses such as exercises, strength games, swimming, and group exercises (Pilates/breathing exercises/dumbbells, etc.).

Third year

The student studies advanced courses in the field of health sciences, such as applications of sports physiology, as well as in the field of sports training, such as the sports programs course. She also studies practical sports courses, such as gymnastics and swimming.

Fourth year

The student studies courses in sports mechanics, applied psychology, and sports injuries, and practical courses such as sports and ball games (e.g., basketball, volleyball, etc.).

Study plan

COURSE DESCRIPTION.

First year

Semester one

Course ID	Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
ENGL- 101	General English Language 1	4	16	-
MATH- 105	General Mathematics	3	4	-
COMP- 106	Introduction to Programming	3	4	-
ARAB- 182	Arabic Language Skills	2	2	-
LRSK- 104	Learning and Communication Skills	2	2	-

Semester two

Course ID	Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
ENGL- 102	General English Language 2	3	10	ENGL 101
ENGL- 103	English for Academic and Specific Purpose	3	6	-
MATH- 108	Calculus 1	3	4	MATH 105
PHYS- 107	General Physics	3	4	-
CHEM- 110	General Chemistry	3	4	-
BIOL- 109	General Biology	3	4	-

Second year

Semester one

Course ID	Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
SPRT 201	Exercises and Physical Fitness	3	5	-
SPRT 202	Athletics 1	2	4	-
SPRT 203	Motor control and learning	3	4	-
ANAT 204	Foundations of Sport Anatomy	3	3	-
ISLM 282	Islamic Ethics and Values	2	2	-
ENGL232	Written Communication Skills of Scientific English	2	3	-
LRSK 231	Portfolio Assessment 1	1	2	-

Semester two

Course ID	Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
SPRT 205	Group Exercise	2	4	SPRT 201
SPRT 206	Athletics 2	2	4	SPRT 202
SPRT 207	Swimming 1	2	4	-
SPRT 208	Strength and Conditioning	3	4	-
PHYL 209	Foundations of Sports Physiology	3	3	-
HIST 281	History and Civilization of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia	2	2	-
ENGL233	Oral Communication Skills of Scientific English	2	3	-

Third year

Semester one

Course ID	Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
SPRT 301	Coaching Science and Performance Assessment	3	4	SPRT 208
PSYCO 302	Foundations of Sport Psychology	3	3	-
PHYL 303	Sports Physiology and Exercise Sciences	3	3	SPRT 209
SPRT 304	Gymnastics 1	2	4	-
NUTR 305	Foundation of Nutrition and Metabolism	3	3	-
ENGL 331	Technical Reports Writing	2	3	-
LRSK331	Portfolio Assessment* 2	1	2	LRSK231

Semester two

Course ID	Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
SPRT 306	Game Sports1	2	4	-
SPRT 307	Gymnastics 2	2	4	SPRT 304
NUTR 308	Advanced Sport Nutrition	3	3	NUTR 305
PSYCO 309	Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology	3	3	PSYCO 302
SPRT 310	Swimming 2	2	4	SPRT 207
BUS 381	Entrepreneurship	2	2	-
ISLM – 181	Creed and Family in Islam	2	2	-

Fourth year

Semester one

Course ID	Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
SPRT 401	Contemporary Research Issues in Sport and Exercise Science	3	3	-
SPRT 402	Sport and Exercise Biomechanics3	3	4	-
MGMT 403	Sports Management	3	3	-
SPRT 404	Personal Training for Special Needs	3	3	-
STAT 310	Introduction to Probability and to statistics	2	3	-
RESM 332	Scientific Research Methodology and Ethics	2	3	Achieve at least (80) Credit Hours

Semester two

Course ID	Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
SPRT 405	Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation	3	4	-
SPRT 406	Game Sports2	2	4	-
SPRT 407	Research Project	4	3	SPRT 401
	Elective Course.	2	-	-
ARTI 235	Principles of Artificial Intelligence in Science	2	2	COMP 106
LRSK431	Portfolio Assessment* 3	1	2	LRSK331
SPRT 444	Field Training	6	-	Achieve at least 90 credits included SP 301, SP 308, SP PSYCO 309,SP 405

Electives

Course ID	Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
MRKT 451	Sports Marketing	2	2	-
PHEDU 452	Physical Education	2	3	-
SPRT 453	Technology in Sports	2	3	-
SOC 454	Sports Sociology and Culture	2	2	-
SPRT 455	Compact Sports	2	4	-

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