B.Sc. in Physical Education and Sport Sciences
Program Profile
The College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences has philosophical visions to deepen the modern belief about a career in Physical Education amongst societal sectors and spread its rightful concepts for practicing them. It also aims to develop a plan to change the physical, emotional, social, and practical means of attaining the best physical fitness. The College concentrates on dealing with science related to the physical field and activates the academic and educational connection through technology and communication
Occupational profiles of graduates
The graduated student has many fields to work in for example he can work as
- a physical education teacher
- a coach in sport team
- a referee in any sport federation
- a coach in sport hall (Gym)
- a coach in swimming pools
- a journalist
- a coordinator in sport federations managing the tournaments
- an assistant with physiotherapist giving
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sport Sciences
Length of programme
4 Years
Number of credits
240 ECTS credits
Mode of Study
Full time on campus
Read more about the programme
Get detailed information about the programme requirements, courses, credits, and educational objectives as a PDF file.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The Program Educational Objectives (POEs) of the Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) are to prepare graduates who will:
- 1. Qualifying students in the fields of physical education and sports science with the best resources, to meet the needs and requirements of the public and private labor market in various sports disciplines.
- 2. Creating an appropriate environment for the success of research activities in various sports education sciences, in accordance with international standards, to enhance the educational and training process in sports institutions in Iraq.
- 3. Spreading a culture of sports awareness and working to make sports an important means of social rapprochement among the people.
- 4. Striving to exchange scientific expertise and develop knowledge through scientific activities and exchange of expertise with scientific, educational, and sports institutions, with the goal of achieving sustainable human development.
- 5. Exhibit strong leadership, communication and teamwork skills, enabling them to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- 6. Preparing sports coaches for team and individual games and all sports activities.
- 7. Organizing and supervising sports, arts, and recreational festivals inside and outside the college.
- 8. Establishing cultural, scientific, and sports exchanges with Iraqi, Arab, and international universities to develop teaching, professional, and student cadres in the field of physical education.
Program Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this program, students should have:
1. an ability to manage sports teams and work in clubs, sports academies, sport halls (Gym) and swimming pools.
2. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
3. an ability to gain experience in the field of physical therapy and work as an assistant staff with medical therapists.
4. an ability to work in the field of sports analysis
5. an ability to work in the field of sports media
6. an ability to work as a physical education teacher in public and private schools
7. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
8. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
Programme structure diagram with credits
Yearly Timeline
Sept. 1, 2026
⚠️ First year students start around mid-October
⚠️ First year students start exams around 20 of January
July 1, 2027
Check out the full academic calendar on UoD's webstie.
Programme Coordinator
Sport Sciences Department
College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
University of Duhok
Apply to the Programme
Public undergraduate admissions in the KRG region are managed centrally by the Ministry of Higher Education through the online ZankoLine portal (regayzanko.com). After Grade 12 Baccalaureate results are released, high schools provide students with unique login credentials to rank their preferred universities and B.Sc. majors during a 10–14 day registration window. Final placement is automatically determined by the student's Grade 12 average, subject choices, and department capacity.