Biomechanics & Motor Behavior

• Movement Analysis: Ability to classify mechanical principles of motion and use them to perform technical analysis of human gestures and sports skills.
• Performance Optimization: Skill in identifying inefficient movement patterns and utilizing biomechanical data to improve athletic performance.
• Injury Prevention: Knowledge of the mechanics and pathomechanics of biological tissues (bone, muscle, ligaments) to identify risks and prevent sports-related injuries.
• Motor Skill Acquisition: Understanding how the nervous system controls movement and applying didactic principles to teach or rehabilitate motor activities.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in using modern laboratory instrumentation, such as motion capture and force platforms, for research and professional evaluation.

To finish successfully the preparatory year with cumulative average at least 3.0 out of 5.

To pass the interview.

To be medically fit, pass the test of skills and physical abilities

Preparatory Year – First Semester

ENG101 – English for Academic Purposes I – 3 Credit Hours
BIO101 – General Biology – 3 Credit Hours
CHEM101 – General Chemistry – 3 Credit Hours
MATH101 – College Mathematics – 3 Credit Hours
COM101 – Communication Skills – 3 Credit Hours

Preparatory Year – Second Semester

ENG102 – English for Academic Purposes II – 3 Credit Hours
BIO102 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I – 3 Credit Hours
CHEM102 – Organic Chemistry – 3 Credit Hours
MATH102 – Statistics for Health Sciences – 3 Credit Hours
COM102 – Interpersonal Communication – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – First Semester

SSPA105 – Motor Development – 2 Credit Hours
SSPA210 – Biomechanics in Sports and Physical Activity – 2 Credit Hours
MGT101 – Principles of Management – 3 Credit Hours
ENG201 – Upper-Intermediate English – 3 Credit Hours
PHY101 – Physics for Life Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

SSPA319 – Performance Analysis in Sports – 2 Credit Hours
SSPA429 – Motor Learning and Control – 3 Credit Hours
MKT101 – Introduction to Sports Marketing – 3 Credit Hours
ENG202 – Advanced English for Academic Purposes – 3 Credit Hours
PSY101 – Introduction to Psychology – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

SSPA Track Course 1 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
SSPA Track Course 2 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
SSPA Track Course 3 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
HPE101 – Health and Fitness Principles – 3 Credit Hours
STAT201 – Applied Statistics – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

SSPA Track Course 4 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
SSPA Track Course 5 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
SSPA Track Elective – Track Elective – 2 Credit Hours
NUT101 – Sports Nutrition – 3 Credit Hours
PSY201 – Psychology of Sport – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – First Semester

SSPA Track Course 6 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
SSPA Track Course 7 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
SSPA Track Course 8 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
RES101 – Introduction to Research Methods – 3 Credit Hours
HPE201 – Exercise Physiology – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – Second Semester

SSPA Track Course 9 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
SSPA Track Course 10 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
SSPA Track Course 11 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
RES201 – Applied Research Project – 3 Credit Hours
HPE202 – Advanced Exercise Physiology – 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – First Semester

SSPA Advanced Track Course 1 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
SSPA Advanced Track Course 2 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
SSPA Advanced Track Course 3 – Track Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
HPE301 – Leadership in Sports and Health – 3 Credit Hours
RES301 – Advanced Research Techniques – 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – Second Semester

SSPA Internship – Professional Placement – 12 Credit Hours