A Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education is one of the academic programs offered by the Department of Educational Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Petra University. This program combines both academic and professional applied aspects. It includes a course called “Specialized Training” in its curriculum, where students have the opportunity to advance in a specific sport, whether it’s a team or individual sport. In addition to earning a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, students will also obtain practical professional certificates such as swimming coach, football referee, basketball referee, or achieve black belts in disciplines like karate, taekwondo, or become a fitness and health trainer, among others. These professional certificates complement the academic track and provide students with significant opportunities to directly engage in the job market.
- Provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become qualified teachers in the field of Physical Education.
- Teach students how to design effective exercise programs contributing to improving physical fitness and public health.
- Develop students’ sports and games skills and teach them how to train others to enhance these skills.
- Raise awareness about the benefits of exercising and physical activity among students and the community.
- Encourage research in the field of Physical Education and develop new educational methods and programs.
- Encourage students to participate in sports activities and practical training opportunities to apply the concepts and skills they have learned.
- Encourage students to participate in community sports activities and contribute to the development of community sports programs.
- Teach students how to present and evaluate evidence and conduct research in the field of Physical Education.
- Promote values of integrity, respect, and cooperation in practicing physical activity and sports.
Jordanian General Secondary Certificate with min 60% average.
411111 Foundations of Physical Education
Introduces the fundamental principles and philosophical frameworks underlying physical education, including historical development and contemporary trends in the field.
411141 Physical Exercise
Covers the basics of physical exercises, positions, and movement types, and teaches how to create and combine simple exercise routines.
411171 Physical Preparation
Focuses on the concept of physical preparation, developing health- and skill-related fitness components, and measuring fitness through sports activities. Emphasizes comprehensive physical fitness.
411272 Swimming (1)
Introduces basic swimming techniques, movements, rules, and arbitration principles.
411171 Gymnastics (1)
Covers fundamental floor and apparatus skills, gymnastics rules, and organization of tournaments.
411160 Football (1)
Teaches essential football skills, tactical strategies, offensive and defensive play, and rules and arbitration.
411363 Basketball (1)
Introduces basic basketball skills, including offense, defense, coaching, psychological preparation, and rules.
411262 Volleyball (1)
Covers foundational volleyball skills, team strategies, coaching methods, and rules.
411261 Handball (1)
Focuses on fundamental handball skills, offensive and defensive techniques, coaching, and game rules.
411170 Athletics (1)
Teaches track and field events, including throwing and jumping, alongside rules and arbitration.
411121 Sports Sociology
Explores the role of physical education in society, team dynamics, social relationships in sports, and athlete-community interactions.
411222 Sports Psychology
Introduces psychological principles for training, athlete preparation, and assisting coaches and therapists in mental skills development.
411131 Functional Anatomy
Covers functional anatomy, skeletal and muscular systems, vital organs, and muscles engaged in physical exercises.
411343 Adapted Physical Education
Addresses inclusion of children with disabilities, modified physical education, causes and prevention of disabilities, and tailored programs for gifted athletes.
406231 Measurement and Evaluation
Introduces measurement and evaluation in physical education, including test design, statistical analysis, and physiological measurement standards.
411344 Kinesiology and Biomechanics
Analyzes human movement, athlete performance, and the application of physics principles in sports activities.
411313 Physical Education Curricula
Covers modern curriculum development, philosophical, psychological, and social foundations, teaching methods, and evaluation strategies.
411351 Sports Management
Explores sports management principles, organization of facilities, budgeting, reporting, and tournament coordination.
411242 Principles of Athletic Training
Introduces sports training science, planning training sessions, seasonal planning, and athlete development for individual and team sports.
411433 Sports Injuries
Covers types, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and first aid procedures for sports-related injuries.
411452 Sports Facilities and Equipment
Examines standards, maintenance, safety, and health requirements for sports facilities and equipment.
411373 Rhythmic Dance
Introduces fundamental locomotor and non-locomotor movements, musical interpretation, basic eastern and ballet dance techniques.
411374 Racket Games (Badminton & Table Tennis)
Teaches fundamental skills, theoretical concepts, rules, and tournament organization for racket sports.
411353 Public Relations and Sports Marketing
Covers PR and marketing principles in sports, tournament promotion, and sports economics.
411374 Racquet Sports
Introduces tennis, squash, table tennis, and badminton, including skills, training methods, rules, and arbitration.
411490 Practicum (Field Practice)
Provides hands-on experience in teaching, training, lesson planning, and classroom management in physical education.
411279 & 411379 Specialized Sports Training (1 & 2)
Focus on advanced training for individual and team sports, including nutrition, physiotherapy, and accredited sports federation courses.
411376 Athletics (2)
Advanced track and field training focusing on skill development, team formation, and school-level competitions.
411478 Gymnastics (2)
Continues development of gymnastics skills with emphasis on teaching methods.
411477 Swimming (2)
Enhances swimming techniques, focusing on breaststroke and tactical development.
411366 Football (2)
Develops football skills, team strategies, positioning, and rule application.
411467 Basketball (2)
Enhances basketball skills, team play, and application of game rules.
411369 Volleyball (2)
Develops volleyball skills, tactical awareness, and game positioning.
411368 Handball (2)
Focuses on advancing handball skills, strategies, and game rule application.
411491 Graduation Project
Emphasizes practical application through project selection, planning, data collection, execution, and presentation to faculty.
411364 Small Games
Introduces small games concepts, practice, integration into various sports, and game design.
411275 Self-Defense Sports
Covers the fundamentals of self-defense, including techniques, origins, development, and application in practical and competitive settings.
411432 Athletes’ Nutrition
Introduces nutritional requirements for athletes, meal planning, supplementation, and energy management.
411365 Recreation and Scouting
Focuses on recreation principles, program planning, organization of activities, and scouting fundamentals.
411445 Learning and Motor Development
Covers motor learning theories, human development stages, and learning pathways in physical skill acquisition.
411281 Sports and Technology
Explores the role of technology in sports equipment, training, competition, and applied sports science.
411434 Physiotherapy and Massage
Covers physiotherapy, therapeutic exercises, sports massage techniques, prevention and treatment of deformities, and rehabilitation programs.
