Sport Science

Course Catalog

Course Catalogue

Year Semester Courses Key Learning Themes
Year I Semester I • Communicative English Language Skills I
• Logic and Critical Thinking
• General Physics
• Geography of Ethiopia & the Horn
• Mathematics for Natural Sciences/ Social Sciences
• General Psychology
• Physical Fitness
Effective communication, grammar, and vocabulary; reasoning skills and argument analysis; fundamental principles of physics and problem-solving; physical and human geography; cultural aspects; basic mathematical concepts and applications in science; introduction to psychological concepts and theories; health benefits of fitness and exercise principles.
Semester II • Introduction to Emerging Technologies
• Communicative English Language Skills II
• Social Anthropology
• General Biology
• Economics
• Moral & Civics Education
• General Chemistry
• History of Ethiopia and the Horn
Overview of new technologies and their impact; human societies and cultural diversity; biological concepts, ecosystems, and human biology; basic economic principles and market dynamics; ethics, citizenship, and civic responsibilities; chemical principles and laboratory practices; historical events and cultural heritage.
Year II Semester I • History & Concepts of Physical Education and Sports
• Introduction to Sport Psychology
• Athletics I
• Basic Gymnastics
• Human Anatomy
• Inclusiveness
Evolution of physical education and sports history; mental aspects of sports, motivation, and performance; techniques and strategies in athletics; fundamental gymnastics skills and safety practices; structure and function of the human body; promoting diversity and accessibility in sports.
Semester II • Introduction to Sport Sociology
• Apparatus Gymnastics
• Volleyball
• Athletics II
• Introduction to Statistics
• Global Trends
• Human Physiology
Social dynamics in sports and community impact; use of apparatus in gymnastics and skill development; techniques, rules, and strategies for volleyball; advanced techniques in athletics; statistical concepts and data analysis; current trends in sports and societal impact; physiological responses to exercise and sport.
Year III Semester I • Biochemistry
• Sport Journalism
• Exercise Physiology
• Racket Sports
• Measurement & Evaluation in Sports
• Football
Chemical processes in living organisms; writing and reporting in sports media; physiological effects of exercise on the body; skills and strategies for racket sports; assessment techniques and performance evaluation; game strategies, skills, and teamwork in football.
Semester II • Health & Fitness
• Basketball
• Research Methods in Sport Science
• Sport Medicine
• Ethiopia Cultural Games and Sports
• Sport Nutrition
Wellness principles and fitness planning; techniques, strategies, and teamwork in basketball; research design, data collection, and analysis; injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation; traditional sports and cultural significance; nutritional needs for athletes and diet planning.
Year IV Semester I • Introduction to Structure of Coaching
• Fundamentals of Massage & Therapeutic Exercise
• Self Defense & Sport Ethics
• Kinesiology
• Entrepreneurship and Business Development
• Handball
Coaching principles and athlete development; techniques for massage and rehabilitation; personal safety and ethical considerations in sports; study of body movement and biomechanics; business principles and startup strategies; rules, skills, and strategies for handball.
Semester II • Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity Sports
• Coaching in Elective Course
• Swimming & Recreational Activities
• Introduction to Sport Management
• Senior Essay
• National Exit Exam
Inclusive practices and adaptive techniques in sports; specialized coaching strategies and individualized training; techniques for swimming and water safety; management principles and sports organization; research and writing skills with critical analysis; comprehensive assessment of knowledge and skills.