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Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Sport

Total Credits
99
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Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Sport is to prepare students to pursue a career as teachers, coaches, or trainers by increasing their theoretical knowledge and by developing their practical skills in various sports activities.

 

Program Educational Objectives

The program will prepare students to:

  1. 1.Lead a productive career in physical education and sports.
  2. 2.Apply the theoretical and practical skills learned to the different sports curricula.
  3. 3.Participate in the development of a Lebanese sports culture.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, students should be able to:
  1. 1.Define the basic theoretical subjects of physical education and sports.
  2. 2.Demonstrate evidence of expertise in various sports activities, including sports required in international baccalaureate programs.
  3. 3.Employ a problem-based approach to motor performance and motor learning.
  4. 4.Utilize basic research skills in the field of sports science.
  5. 5.Apply skills and knowledge in the areas of first aid, CPR and personal safety.
  6. 6.Develop a sense of community service.
  7. 7.Analyze the application of scientific mechanisms to the field of sports.
  8. 8.Relate the application of social, economic, political, and psychological domains to the field of sports.

 

The BA in Physical Education and Sport is designed to meet the needs of those who plan on pursuing careers as teachers, coaches, or trainers. Students majoring in Physical Education and Sport must also study for their Teaching Diploma (TD) in Physical Education. The BA in Physical Education will increase students’ theoretical knowledge, develop students’ practical skills in various sports activities, including sports required in international baccalaureate programs, instill a commitment to health and fitness, and prepare students to practice their skills and compete in the job market.

  1. 1.Students must either pass PES 321 before taking major elective courses or register concurrently in PES 321 and other major elective courses.
  2. 2.Courses are part lecture and part activity.

 

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must successfully complete a total of 99 credits with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0/4.0 and a minimum average of 2.4/4.0 in the core and major requirements. For those seeking a Teaching Diploma in addition to the physical education diploma, an additional 21 credits must be completed beyond the BA requirements.

Courses

Liberal Arts Curriculum (30cr.)

English and Arabic Communication (9cr.)

Arabic Communication (3cr.)

 

English Communication (6cr.)

 
Religion (3cr.)

 
Ethics (3cr.)

 
Citizenship (3cr.)

 
Cultural Studies and Social Science (6cr.)

Cultural Studies (3cr.)

 

Social Science (3cr.)

 
Applied and Life Sciences (6cr.)

Applied Science (3cr.)

 

Life and Natural Sciences (3cr.)

 

Core Requirements (33cr.)

Major Electives (32cr.)

Students must select 6 courses from the following pool:

And 10 courses from the following pool:

Free Electives (4cr.)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Total 99 Credits

Graduate Degrees

Master of Arts in Media Studies

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature - Applied Linguistics and TEFL Emphasis

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature - Literature Emphasis

Master of Arts in Translation

Master of Arts in Education

Master of Arts in Psychology - Educational Psychology


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