To prepare specialists and researchers with required capabilities to build the knowledge society and compete in exercise sciences globally.
Knowledge and Understanding:
Getting a well-rounded view of latest knowledge and information in exercise sciences.
Getting a well-rounded view of latest methods of research and Physiological tests procedures which achieve the desired goals of exercise science.
Deep into understand of the scientific theories and principles applications in the applied fields to serve international and national community.
Intellectual Skills:
The ability to use the scientific method to solve problems faced by higher education students in exercise sciences.
The ability to use scientific principles in an analytic, critic and innovative way in sport research.
Connecting theory and practice in exercise science.
Vocational and Practical Skills:
Taking responsibility of learning and continuing personal and professional skills development
The Ability to lead& involve in teamwork.
Being able to take responsibility at workplace and in the personal relationships.
General Skills:
The Ability to communicate with others and
The Ability to self-assess in a practical way.
The Ability to utilize information technology effectively to find related knowledge to exercise sciences.
Applicants Must meet all requirements in the Unified Regulation of Graduate Studies at Saudi Universities as well as the college requirements, listed below:
College or Department Requirements:
1.Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education
2.Applicant must have earned a grade of no less than Very Good (B) in the subjects of the major field
3.Applicant must pass the personal interview provided by Graduate Studies Committee.
First Year – First Semester
| # | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500 MSK | Research Methods in Sport Science & Physical Activity | 3 |
| 2 | 501 TTB | Philosophy and Modern Trends in Sport Science & Physical Activity | 3 |
| 3 | 552 FGB | Neuromuscular System and Physical Effort | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
First Year – Second Semester
| # | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 511 MSK | Statistics in Sport Science & Physical Activity | 3 |
| 2 | 550 FGB | Laboratory Procedures in Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| 3 | 553 FGB | Cardiopulmonary System and Physical Effort | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
Second Year – First Semester
| # | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 591 FGB | Independent Study in Exercise Science | 2 |
| 2 | 596 FGB | Research Plan Preparation | 1 |
| 3 | — | The department selects one elective course (3 credit hours) from the elective courses in Exercise Physiology as shown below | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Second Year – Second Semester
| # | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 560 FGB | Seminar in Health and Fitness | 3 |
| 2 | 600 FGB | Thesis | — |
| 3 | — | The department selects one elective course (3 credit hours) from the elective courses in Exercise Physiology as shown below | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Elective Courses:
| # | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 536 FGB | Seminar in Nutrition and Physical Performance | 3 |
| 2 | 545 FGB | Body Composition and Anthropometric Measurements | 3 |
| 3 | 556 FGB | Physical Effort Testing and Protocol | 3 |
| 4 | 535 FGB | Seminar in Fitness and Work Performance | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
