Overview of Sports Sciences Discipline:
The field of Physical Education was first established in 1966 at the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology of the University of Tehran as the Physical Education group. In 1968 and 1969, 35 male and 15 female students were admitted to this group. After a 13-year hiatus in student admissions, the group resumed limited admissions for undergraduate and master’s degree programs between 1981 and 1988.
In 1988, the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Tehran was founded by merging the academic staff of the Physical Education group within the Faculty of Educational Sciences with physical education experts and faculty members. To establish the faculty, three educational groups were formed:

• Health and Sports Medicine Group

• Basics of Biological Sciences Group

• Basics of Human Sciences Group

Upon the establishment of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, faculty members and experts were organized into different groups based on their relative expertise and personal interests, taking responsibility for conducting classes at undergraduate and master’s levels.
Core Theoretical Courses:
Undergraduate students are required to complete key theoretical courses as part of their curriculum, which provides them with a solid foundation in sports sciences.

 

Further Education in Sports Sciences:
Opportunities to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in sports sciences are available. Additionally, graduates interested in shifting their academic focus
can explore related fields within sports sciences and physical education, as listed below.

Job Market for Sports Sciences Graduates:
Sports sciences is a dynamic field combining mathematics, experimental sciences, and humanities, where success depends on physical fitness and a passion for sports. The career prospects for sports sciences graduates are promising due to the variety of available jobs. Graduates can work in numerous public and private sector institutions.
With increasing awareness, more individuals are seeking proper physical activity and solutions to skeletal and muscular issues. Sports sciences professionals can boost their income by enhancing their knowledge, gaining experience, understanding market demands, and employing marketing strategies to attract clients.
History of Sports Sciences at Ardakan University:
Ardakan University officially began admitting students to the associate degree (coaching) program in this field starting in October 2013, following approval from the Higher Education Expansion Council. Additionally, since October 2022, the university has been offering undergraduate programs, both continuous and discontinuous, in Sports Sciences.