Brief Overview
The Department of Physical Education was established with the inception of the Intermediate College for Teacher Preparation in Al-Ahsa in the academic year 1404 AH. Initially, studies in teacher colleges lasted for four semesters, after which students were awarded a diploma in primary education. Later, the study period was extended to eight semesters, allowing colleges to grant graduates from various specializations, including the Physical Education Department, a bachelor's degree. Consequently, the name of these colleges changed to "Teacher Colleges."
The Physical Education Department entered a new and different phase after the Teacher College in Al-Ahsa joined King Faisal University under the umbrella of the College of Education, granting graduates a Bachelor of Physical Education to work in the field of education. The department continued this way for nearly ten years until the admission of students in teacher preparation programs ceased. The department then transitioned to a new phase to develop a program that aligns with the university's vision and mission and harmonizes with the academic framework of the College of Education at King Faisal University. This shift also considers the requirements of the private sector as well as the education sector.
The Minister of Education issued a decision No. 4269 dated 17/6/1439 AH, which stated in paragraph four of this correspondence: "To develop bachelor's programs in Physical Education to specialize in the field under the name of Sports Science and Physical Activity or any appropriate titles that the university deems suitable, so that the graduate is specialized in sports science in general and is capable of working in various fields of sports and physical activity." This program was approved, and students were accepted for the first time starting from the first semester of 1446 AH. The department also offers a master's program in School Physical Education, which has received conditional program accreditation from the National Center for Academic Assessment and Accreditation until December 2026.
- Vision
Specialized education characterized by high quality in the field of physical education and its applicable branches, by using developed curricula or courses matching with current time and in motivating educational environment.
- Mission
Preparing specialist in physical education enjoyed with high educational and scientific competency, adherent to his principles and Islamic morals, loyal to his nation, characterized by originality and modernization and be able to employ modern technologies and benefit from its huge capabilities in his/her work field in sector of education, sport and youth.
