A brief history of the development of the physical education and sports science faculty.
Based on the curriculum of the Ministry of Education, the Sports School was established in 1323 with 25 students from the 7th to 9th grades, and after graduating from the 9th grade, they worked as physical education teachers in schools. In 1337, based on The Ministry of Education upgraded it to a Vocational Sports High School, which educated students up to the 12th grade, and in 1352, developed it into a Physical Education Institute, which graduated students up to the 14th grade (five-year period). In 1366, it was promoted to a professor of physical education in Pidagozhi University of Kabul. Now, in the establishment of Kabul University of Education, it is considered one of the most active Faculty of this university.
Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
The Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences was first established in 1323 AH. Of course, not as a faculty, but for the first time this academic institution began its activities with the establishment of a physical education school in the aforementioned year with the aim of training professional staff. The educational period of the school at that time was three years. In 1337 AH, the school was upgraded to a physical education high school; and in 1359 AH, to an institute of physical education and finally in 1366 AH, to a physical education faculty. It should also be noted that at that time this educational institution was operating in Ibn Sina High School, Kabul, which is located in Karte Chahar. It is worth noting that the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences was merged with Kabul University of Education in 1374 AH due to the necessity of the time. Since its establishment until now, this faculty has presented more than (30) courses of male and female students to the society as teachers to the society.
It is worth mentioning that the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, which initially started as a physical education school, is now the only faculty in the country that annually presents dozens of students, both male and female, to the society as professional and educated teachers in the field of physical education and sports sciences. Right now, the Faculty of Physical Education has 21 professional staff in master's and bachelor's degrees, each of whom has a reputable scientific rank and is competent in teaching and academic affairs. It should be noted that now the total number of students in this faculty, both male and female, reaches 483. Of the total number mentioned, 310 students are male and 173 are female, who are practically busy learning their sports courses and training. Fortunately, in the past years of the faculty administration and the university leadership, we have witnessed the excellent achievements of our dear students in fields such as volleyball, handball, basketball, and...
The Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences now has four departments, which are known as the following:
• Department of General Physical Education
• Department of Sports Management
• Department of Coaching
• Department of Sports Medicine (Sports Pathology).
It should not be left unsaid; the names of the aforementioned departments, which were previously called by different names; were changed in 2019 after the approval of the Honorable Directorate of Scientific Programs Development; that the above departments jointly work and operate in the field of teaching and training (physical and mental) of students so that today's students, who are tomorrow's professional teachers of this country, can learn professional and skilled education in the field of physical education and sports in a correct and calculated manner.
Finally, it is necessary to remember that different deans have been in charge of the department from the beginning to the present, who have always made efforts to grow and develop the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, and their efforts are valuable and praiseworthy.
Academic Goals of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
Regarding the significant progress in the region and the world, the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences has made tireless efforts in the field of education to train professional and quality teachers, equipped with up-to-date knowledge. To achieve these goals, it has always reviewed its scientific and academic activities and, in accordance with the laws of the Ministry of Higher Education, is trying to improve the educational conditions for the young generation of the country, including girls and boys.
The goals of the strategic plan of the Faculty of Physical Education include implementing healthy government programs for the Islamic society, academic programs, access to higher education, creating appropriate infrastructure for teaching and advancing scientific and research activities, which is considered a vital matter.
Specific academic goals of the faculty:
• Training professional and specialized teachers in accordance with the needs of the country's educational system and society, in line with the accepted norms within the scope of their capabilities.
• Promoting sports and the main nature of physical education in a practical and theoretical way in the nine faculties and Kabul University of Education.
• Providing quality teaching conditions in accordance with current conditions and students' demands using accessible technology.
• Improving the level of physical and mental skills by creating healthy competitive opportunities among students of all nine faculties.
• Developing bachelor's programs, creating more graduate departments for precise specialization and professionalization of disciplines.
• Trying to create specialized master's programs to improve the capacity and professional educational level of faculty teachers and other institutions.
• Sending teachers to develop the level of education and learning at different educational levels (master's and doctorate).
• Developing and maintaining academic relations with national institutions of the country (Department of Physical Education and National Olympic Committee, Ministry of Education, etc.)
• Creating infrastructures for implementing research and teaching activities with the aim of strengthening quality improvement and accreditation activities.
• Creating in-service and evening programs through healthy competition
• Raising the scientific, professional, skill and physical development capacities of students through providing healthy sports competitions.
• Increasing student recruitment according to the capacity of staff, equipment and facilities available through passing the entrance exam.
• Using new teaching methods for students for a healthy and rapid transfer of knowledge and new scientific findings.
• Creating motivation for material and spiritual encouragement (introducing outstanding and creative students to the relevant committee at the university level)
• Trying to provide opportunities for conducting research and investigation activities in order to be aware of new scientific research.
• Paying due attention to the educational dimensions of developing the intellectual, rational, physical and moral abilities of students according to their professional and skill nature.
• Creating scientific-research partnerships and professional agreements for career development and exchanging scientific-research experiences.
• Introducing Talented and skilled students in competitive university and external programs to participate.
• Introducing the rules and principles of the academic environment for newly enrolled students in order to observe and maintain the rules and instructions of affairs.
• Training professional teachers at the level of Afghanistan in accordance with the needs of the country's education and military institutions, provincial sports departments, Olympics, attracting teachers as needed.
• Establishing cooperation with the National Olympic Committee, the Department of Physical Education of the country and regional countries to exchange ideas and gain experiences.
Goals related to the role of the faculty in society:
• Training professional and specialized cadres as professional teachers and presenting them to the society to serve the children of the homeland.
• Activity in sports programs and raising awareness of the benefits of sports at the community and national levels.
• Improving the scientific and professional level and creating educational opportunities for young people from different classes.
• Providing appropriate and useful opportunities for healthy competitions and creating effective entertainment.
• Developing physical strength and expanding the field of creating sports activities in order to raise the physical ability of individuals.
• Developing scientific and research programs to promote the nature and main goals of physical education and sports in society.
• Creating short-term and long-term training courses to develop and improve capacity.
• Organizing and arranging regular educational-training plans for the purpose of healthy physical development through specialized and professional individuals.
• Creating and establishing sports clubs in various disciplines (social-individual, martial and non-martial) in order to provide suitable platforms for the healthy leisure time of the country's youth.
• Expert in issues related to the analysis and results of sports and athletes at the national and regional levels in a scientific manner.
• Consulting on carrying out activities, creating sports fields, nutrition, physical education, and health care of clubs and federations
Achievements of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
Since its establishment in 1366, the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences has made great efforts as the only faculty in the whole country in educating a professional, committed and morally upright young generation. Which has annually presented dozens of young professionals as specialized teachers in the field of physical education to serve the children of the homeland. It is worth noting that the activities of this faculty are based on accepted regional standards and have implemented a curriculum equal to that of neighboring countries in accordance with the needs of the market over the period since its establishment until now. Also, the nature of the subjects has been arranged in light of the laws and regulations in force in the country, which is always being fought for, taking into account the vision and mission.
Vision:
The Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences of Kabul University of Education is determined to change from the current situation to the desired situation in the fields of training educational leaders and researchers, professional teachers responsive to the needs of the education system, working on equal, stable principles and committed to the role of teaching, research, writing and cultural services in the field of local sports and games by creating sound programs at the national and international levels; and the Ministry of Higher Education is responsible for producing teachers, physical education and sports instructors within the framework of Kabul University of Education. The Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences of Kabul University of Education also intends to upgrade the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences to a University of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, which is constantly striving to achieve this goal.
Mission:
The Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences of Kabul University of Education considers it its mission to train scientific and professional staff with an Islamic spirit, strengthen and expand knowledge and skills in the field of education and training, committed and researcher, to meet the needs of educational institutions, managers and leaders in the field of physical education and sports. It provides quality teaching, research, writing and services for physical education teachers. It meets the social educational needs in Afghanistan.
Achievements
• Having updated and revised curricula of departments, through the stages of clustering of curricula by the Directorate of Academic Programs Development of the Ministry of Higher Education;
• Improving the scientific capacity and academic degree of teachers by introducing teachers to short-term and long-term educational and educational programs;
• Implementing eleven quality assurance and accreditation criteria and achieving second place in the accreditation stage among the nine faculties of the university;
• Attracting capable, knowledgeable and committed academic staff with bachelor's degrees and.
• Access to quality teaching and education and support for students;
• Writing textbooks by professors to teach in the faculty;
• Sending professors to masters and doctoral programs inside and outside the country;
• Equipping classrooms with new technology (LCD, projector, air conditioner and PVC cabinets).
• Preparing catalogs and brochures for the faculty and departments;
• Establishing ten committees in the faculty, the student council and the faculty alumni committee;