Program Overview

Executive Master in Sports Coaching Program

The Executive Master in Sports Coaching program is designed to develop the cognitive and professional capabilities of a specialized cadre in the sports training field. The program aims to acquaint practitioners with the latest scientific developments in the field and provide students with a learning and research environment to estimate training needs, conduct relevant research, and develop their professional levels.

Program Details

• Degree's Name: Executive Master in Sports Coaching
• Program's Language: Arabic
• Significance and Justifications of Program Creation: The program was created due to the lack of specialized executive master programs in sports training in the kingdom and the need to develop the cognitive and professional capabilities of a specialized cadre in the sports training field.
• Program's Vision: To be distinguished and attain leadership at the scientific and research levels in the field of applied sports training and related sciences.
• Program's Mission: To provide students with a learning and research environment to acquaint sports training specialists and practitioners with the skills and knowledge necessary to estimate training needs, conduct relevant research, and develop their professional levels.

Program Objectives

• To master sports training skills to promote the athletic level
• To master the skills of planning, implementing, and assessing sports training programs along with management and quality assurance at local and regional competitions
• To acquaint students with the knowledge, information, and skills necessary for sports training
• To enrich human knowledge in the sports training field
• To develop the scientific, academic, and professional level of sports training staff
• To prepare a professional and academic cadre capable of using research methodologies and their applications in the field
• To keep abreast of the latest advancements regarding technology applications in the field
• To become familiar with the latest updates regarding modern training methods in higher levels

Program Outcomes

Knowledge and Comprehension

• To be acquainted with the theoretical concepts of sports training
• To be well-informed about the latest updates in the field
• To be aware of new techniques and their applications in the field
• To have knowledge about the new technology of measurement in sports training

Mental Skills

• To identify, analyze, and prioritize challenges in the field
• To make professional decisions according to the available data
• To link theory to practice in sports training
• To make a comparison between different topics in the field
• To apply the scientific approach to solve professional problems
• To be able to use new techniques to develop sports training
• To be able to develop and innovate in the field
• To plan and implement sports training programs
• To conduct research and assessment in the field

Professional and Practical Skills

• To work in a team to implement sports training programs
• To instill a cooperation attitude in trainers to reach the desired results
• To develop professional reports
• To put theories and principles into practice to serve the community at the national and regional levels
• To apply the professional skills in the field
• To use new methods and techniques in developing sports training
• To plan, implement, and modify programs related to sports training
• To ensure the usage of various modern tools and devices
• To utilize current devices and laboratories in measuring the athletic performance and motor analysis of athletic skills

General Skills

• To utilize different types of effective communication
• To use information technology to develop professional practice
• To promote continuing self-learning
• To work with a team and promote time management thought
• To utilize different sources of information
• To be able to assess oneself and identify personal educational needs

Program Beneficiaries

• Individuals: Graduates of physical education colleges and related departments, coaches in sports clubs, health and motor science specialists, workers at sports federations, physical education teachers, and trainers at sports centers and facilities.
• Institutions: Saudi universities, colleges at all military branches, General Sports Authority, fitness and sports training centers, health clubs, Ministry of Education, Arab-Saudi Olympic Committee, Arab-Saudi sports federations, and Saudi sports clubs.

Employment Opportunities

• Military branches
• Private sports clubs
• General Sports Authority
• Companies and factories
• Sports activities in Saudi universities
• Military colleges
• Arab-Saudi Olympic Committee
• Arab-Saudi sports federations
• Saudi sports clubs
• Academies and training centers

Admission Requirements

• The applicant must have a bachelor's degree in any disciplines of sports science and physical activity with a minimum of 2/5 GPA.
• The applicant holding a bachelor's degree in other disciplines with a minimum of a "2/5" GPA may be accepted, provided that he is a practitioner in the sports field; relevant documents must be provided.

Program Targeted Group

• Both male and female students

Timetable

• In the afternoon throughout the week, including Friday and Saturday.

Study Unit Fee

• SAR 2000 per study unit

Requirements for Obtaining the Degree

• Non-thesis Option: Passing 36 study units of the master's degree courses, including the research project.

Program General Structure

• Non-thesis Option: The number of required units is 36 study units, including the research project.
• Type of Courses:
  • Core Courses: 9 courses, 27 study units
  • Elective Courses: 2 courses, 6 study units
  • A Research Project: 1 course, 3 study units
• Total: 12 courses, 36 study units

Program Study Plan

• First Level:
  1. EBMB 501 - Measurement and Assessment in Sports Coaching (3 study units)
  2. EBMB 502 - Psychology of Training and Competitions (3 study units)
  3. EBMB 503 - Planning in Sports Training (3 study units)
• Second Level:
  1. EBMB 511 - Applications of Motor Analysis in Sport Training (3 study units)
  2. EBMB 512 - Applied Motor Learning (3 study units)
  3. EBMB 513 - Technical Analysis and Training Techniques (3 study units)
• Third Level:
  1. EBMB 521 - Practical and Applied Research in Sports Training (3 study units)
  2. EBMB 522 - Sport Training and Selection (3 study units)
  3. An Elective Course (1) (3 study units)
• Fourth Level:
  1. EEPH 542 - Physiology of Sports Training (3 study units)
  2. An Elective Course (2) (3 study units)
  3. EBMB 599 - A Research Project (3 study units)

List of Elective Courses

1. EBMB 523 - Sociology of Sports Training (3 study units)
2. EBMB 524 - Mental Training for Athletes (3 study units)
3. EBMB 525 - Sports Training for Young Athletes (3 study units)
4. EBMB 533 - Injuries and Sports Rehabilitation (3 study units)
5. EEPH 541 - Nutrition and Sports Performance of Athletes (3 study units)