The program is designed to provide students with a learning and research environment in order to acquaint sports training specialists and practitioners with the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to estimate training needs, conduct relevant research, and develop their professional levels so as to keep abreast with the latest developments in the field, which would enable them to compete at the Arab and regional levels.
Program Description
Knowledge and Comprehension
- To be acquainted with the theoretical concepts of sports training
- To be well-informed about the latest updates in the field
- To be aware of new techniques and their applications in the field
- To have knowledge about the new technology of measurement in sports training
Mental Skills
- To identify, analyze and prioritize challenges in the field
- To make professional decisions according to the available data
- To link theory to practice in sports training
- To make a comparison between different topics in the field
- To apply the scientific approach to solve professional problems
- To be able to use new techniques to develop sports training
- To be able to develop and innovate in the field
- To plan and implement sports training programs
- To conduct research and assessment in the field
Professional and Practical Skills
- To work in a team to implement sports training programs
- To instill a cooperation attitude in trainers to reach the desired results
- To develop professional reports
- To put theories and principles into practice to serve the community at the national and regional levels
- To apply the professional skills in the field
- To use new methods and techniques in developing sports training
- To plan, implement and modify programs related to sports training
- To ensure the usage of various modern tools and devices
- To utilize current devices and laboratories in measuring the athletic performance and motor analysis of athletic skills
General Skills
- To utilize different types of effective communication
- To use information technology to develop professional practice
- To promote continuing self-learning
- To work with a team and promote time management thought
- To utilize different sources of information
- To be able to assess oneself and identify personal educational needs
In addition to the admission requirements mentioned in the Unified Regulations of Graduate Studies at Saudi Universities and the Organizational and Executive Rules and Procedures for Graduate Studies at King Saud University, the department requires the following:
– The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in any disciplines of sports science and physical activity from King Saud University or any university accredited with a minimum of 2/5 GPA.
– The applicant holding a bachelor’s degree in other disciplines with a minimum of a “2/5” GPA may be accepted, provided that he is a practitioner in the sports field; relevant documents must be provided.
First Year – First Semester
EBMB501 – Measurement and Assessment in Sports Coaching – 3 Credit Hours
EBMB502 – Psychology of Training and Competitions – 3 Credit Hours
EBMB503 – Planning in Sports Training – 3 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours: 9
First Year– Second Semester
EBMB511 – Applications of Motor Analysis in Sport Training – 3 Credit Hours
EBMB512 – Applied Motor Learning – 3 Credit Hours
EBMB513 – Technical Analysis and Training Techniques – 3 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours: 9
Second Year – First Semester
EBMB521 – Practical and Applied Research in Sports Training – 3 Credit Hours
EBMB522 – Sport Training and Selection – 3 Credit Hours
Elective Course (1) – 3 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours: 9
Second Year–Second Semester
EEPH542 – Physiology of Sports Training – 3 Credit Hours
Elective Course (2) – 3 Credit Hours
EBMB599 – Research Project* – 3 Credit Hours (Prerequisite: EBMB521)
Total Credit Hours: 9
Gross Total: 36 Credit Hours
Research Project Assessment: Pass / Fail
Elective Courses (Select at least 6 Credit Hours)
EBMB523 – Sociology of Sports Training – 3 Credit Hours
EBMB524 – Mental Training for Athletes – 3 Credit Hours
EBMB525 – Sports Training for Young Athletes – 3 Credit Hours
EBMB533 – Injuries and Sports Rehabilitation – 3 Credit Hours
EEPH541 – Nutrition and Sports Performance of Athletes – 3 Credit Hours
Program Overview
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