COURSE DESCRIPTION


Physical and Health Education

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University Requirement

Faculty Requirement

Major Requirement

Complementary Requirement

Total Credit Hours

Complementary Requirement is not calcualted in total credit hours



University Requirement - 24 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 15 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0161201 English Communication Skills 3 Grammar: question tags, modals, future forms, articles, adjectives, adverbs, if structures; vocabulary: relationships, work, activities, media, war, sport; writing skills: essay, notes, messages, application letters; basic and advanced reading skills; basic and advanced listening skills; verbal skills: oral presentations, arguments.
A0161301 National Education 3 Concepts and terms; Geography of Jordan; contemporary political history of Jordan; Jordanian Society; Jordanian constitutional and democratic life; Jordanian national institutions; challenges facing Jordan; threats to civic life: fanaticism, extremism, terrorism, violence; corruption: definitions, types, causes, impact, and prevention.
A0161101 Arabic Communication Skills 3 Language levels: phonological level, grammatical level, rhetorical level, orthographic level, comprehension and speaking; grammar exercises, nominal sentences, verbal sentences, kana and its sisters, Inna and its sisters, dual, masculine plural, feminine plural, indeclinable nouns, vocative, appositives; exercises in morphology, present participle, and past participle; spelling and punctuation, dictionaries, listening and speaking.
A0161112 Leadership and Societal Responsibility 1 This course deals with prominent titles related to leadership, such as: the meaning of leadership, the vocabulary that falls under the term, leadership styles, leadership and social responsibility, change management and strategies, building an effective team, the leader and managing diversity, how to discover future leaders and support them, and women leaders.
A0161401 Military Sciences 3 The establishment and development of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; the history of the Arab Legion; peacekeeping troops; preparing the nation for defense and liberation.
A0161113 Life Skills 1 This course deals with the vital interest of the individual on the individual and collective level. It is like a passport to the success of individuals and helps them understand their personal competencies. It discusses the meaning of skills, their levels, characteristics and importance, communication skill and communication, and trains them on self-skills such as the skill of time management, organizing and defining it, and providing examples of its fields of application and activities. carried out by the students themselves. It also deals with thinking skills, its importance, education, and forms such as problem-solving and decision-making as forms of complex thinking or its strategies. The course also deals with training students on methods of dialogue and exchange of views as an entry point to resolving differences and mitigating frictions when we witness the openness of societies, correct study skills, family success and conservatism.
A0161111 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1 Economic science definition: its objectives and the economic problem; The relation between the economic science and other sciences; Economic analysis methods; Production possibilities curve; National income accounts; Consumption; Investment; Saving; Unemployment; Inflation; Money and Banking; Financial and monetary policy and its role in dealing with the imbalanced economy through these policies; Economic development in terms of importance and objectives and economic planning to achieve such objectives; Demand and supply theory and consumer equilibrium; Cost and production theory; Producer equilibrium in different markets.

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0161501 Islamic Culture 3 Definition of the culture, characteristics of the Islamic culture, Islamic culture and other cultures; the sources of Islamic culture: The Holy Quran, Sunna, the Arabic language, history of Islam; fields of Islamic culture: faith, worship, morals; challenges facing the Islamic culture: orientalism, globalization, secularism; young people and the impacts of foreign cultures, women and Islam, Islam and terrorism.
A0161701 History of Jordan and Palestine 3 The geography of Jordan and Palestine, Jordan and Palestine in ancient times, general historical look, Jordan, and Palestine in the Mamluk era, Jordan, and Palestine during the First World War (1914- 1918), Emirate of East Jordan (Transjordan), constitutional and legislative life in Jordan, Palestine under the British Mandate, and Jordanian-Palestinian relations, Jerusalem, historical status.
A0161703 Archaeology and Tourism in Jordan 3 Tourism definition; Classification of Tourism; The difference between tourist and other traveler?s concepts, Travel types, The definition of Archaeology and archaeological sites: Archaeological surveys and excavations; Documentation; Jordan through the ages; Components of tourism in Jordan; Elements of tourist attractions in Jordan: Archeological sites, Natural sites, Natural reserves, Forests; Tourist movement and types in Jordan; Economical impact of tourism in Jordan.
A0161802 Development and Environment 3 The course provides awareness and insight into the environmental issue, its vocabulary, the human relationship with the ecosystem, and environmental hazards to avoid. It also works to develop students' understanding and awareness of basic ecological concepts, and to reinforce their attitudes and values, in order to practice solving environmental problems. And linking it to comprehensive development and its relationship to water, food and energy security.
A0161601 Contemporary Issues 3 Identify the most important contemporary local, national and regional issues, the most prominent contemporary challenges and their questions from development, youth, extremism, globalization, culture and identity; Jerusalem and its central position, the Arab-Israeli conflict
A0411601 Legal Education and Human Rights 3 This course identifying the basic concepts of human rights in an analytical way, and then realistic clarify of the international & regional means dealing with human rights such as treaties, recommendations and international means that are in the process of formation, such imperative rules & customs, this course also address realistically the content of human rights and the rights of the first generation such as right of living. The second-generation rights such as the right to work and third-generation rights such as the right of environment. International ways to protect human rights in general. In addition, the extent to which the Jordanian constitution is compatible with international human rights standards.
A0161901 Media and Public Relations 3 The nexus between media and society in terms of the social, political, economic and cultural power of the media, the role of the media in giving people the opportunity to express their opinions and promote international relations. Communication and public relations, communication and its types, levels, forms, properties, fields, activities, physical and nonphysical (symbolic) environment, and obstacles to the communicative process. Public relations: its beginnings, development, principles, bases, importance, functions, planning, activities.

Elective Courses - 3 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0871103 Principles of Renewable Energy 3 Introduction to renewable Energy include Photovoltaic, Wind power, Micro hydropower, Biomass energy, Waste power, Solar thermal power, Geothermal power, Ocean energy (tidal, tide-flow and wave), Ocean energy (OTEC), , Comparison of characteristics and cost of renewables. How we can use the sun, wind, biomass, geothermal resources, and water to generate more sustainable energy. It explains the fundamentals of energy, including the transfer of energy, as well as the limitations of natural resources. Starting with solar power, the text illustrates how energy from the sun is transferred and stored; used for heating, cooling, and lighting; collected and concentrated; and converted into electricity
A1321100 Sport and Health 3 Defining health and fitness: physical education, health education; the cognitive, emotional, skill-oriented, and social goals of physical education; the history of physical education: ancient, medieval, and modern ages, the Olympics, Athletics in Jordan: nutrition and exercising; athletic injuries: bone, joint , muscle, skin injuries; special exercises for figure deformation; diseases related to lack of exercise: diabetes, obesity, being underweight, back pain, cancer; hooliganism: causes and recommended solutions for hooliganism.
A0591111 Digital Literacy 3 Digital Literacy is a concept that describes how technology and the Internet are shaping the way people interact and how they affect us as individuals and as a society. This course educate students on the uses of digital technologies, the dangers of digital technology and the need to build a culture of ethical use of the Internet and introduce the concept of responsible freedom.
A0612303 Society Health 3 The course aims to provide students with the basic principles that enhance the concept of health and health prevention in its various physical, psychological and social aspects. The student will also be provided with information that helps individuals realize their health needs in the context of the culture and values ??systems they live in and how to meet these needs, which is known as improving health and quality of life.
A0161602 Critical Thinking Skills 3 The concept of critical thinking, its components; characteristics of critical thinking individuals; Critical thinking skills: the skill of interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, expectation, prediction; Stages of critical thinking: Motivation, searching for information, linking information, evaluation, expression, and integration


Faculty Requirement - 21 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 21 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1313102 Educational Technology 3
A1311501 Introduction to Special Education 3 In this course, categories of people with special needs are covered in detail, and each category is presented and discussed in terms of their concept, causes, classifications, ratios, diagnostic and measurement techniques, manifestations, behavioural traits, educational programmes, and trends in their education and rehabilitation. Children with special needs can be divided into two groups: gifted and disabled. The latter group includes children with intellectual, visual, auditory, learning, emotional, speech and language, motor, and ASD. Recent issues and developments in special education are also covered in the course
A1311301 Research Methods in the Humanities 3 This course explores the principles of research methods in humanities, its nature, objectives, fields, fundamentals, identifying the problem and its sources, rules for constructing it, an example of it; formulating the hypothesis: its definition, significance, testing, research information, research literature, research sources and resources, scientific research tools.
A1312102 Curriculum and Teaching Methods 3
A1312201 Educational Psychology 3
A1313301 Introduction to Statistics for Educational Sciences 3
A0331701 Computer Skills (Humanities) 3 The course introduces students to a range of advanced topics in Microsoft Office 2016 Applications; these applications include Microsoft Outlook 2016, Microsoft Word 2016 and Microsoft Excel 2016.  The course is designed to enhance the students? skills in advanced topics of Microsoft, it explains how to manage Emails using MS-Outlook 2016, also it introduces the students to create, format and design Text documents using MS- Word 2016 and finally it develops the knowledge of students in MS-Excel 2016 (Advanced Topics).


Major Requirement - 87 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 75 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1323401 Measurement and Assessment in Physical and Health Education 3 This course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of measurement and evaluation and their applications in physical education, as well as the scientific conditions for tests and their use in evaluating different aspects of physical education programs. The course focuses on physical, skill, body, and psychological measurements in the field of sports education, as well as methods for setting standards and levels in the field of sports education
A1324102 Nutritional Supplements and Steroids 3 This course aims to introduce students to the concept of supplements and steroids, as well as the most common types used in the field of sports and fitness, the definition and dangers of steroid abuse, especially in health and fitness centers, and its harmful effects on the human body.
A1324502 Physical Preparation for the Military Personnel 3 This course aims to teach students the methods of physical preparation and fitness programs for military personnel and combat sports athletes, ways of developing the elements of fitness for military personnel, and their physical tests and evaluations, in addition to the use of devices, tools, and stations for the development of their fitness elements
A1323601 Physical Fitness Programs for People with Disabilities 3 This course aims to introduce the types of motor, mental, and behavioral disabilities and how to deal with individuals with disabilities during physical activity. The course also introduces the traits and skills of people with disabilities, which can be used to help make individual sports programs. Activities, tools, equipment, and play areas are changed to fit the abilities and needs of disabled people
A1323301 Basics of Sport Coaching Science 3 This course aims to introduce students to sports training, its goals and scientific foundations, as well as the components of training load, the principles of sports training, methods of physical and skill preparation, planning for short-term and long-term sports training, and the characteristics of an effective coach
A1321502 Physical Preparation for Individual Sports 3
A1321103 Health Education and Hypokinetic Diseases 3
A1322402 Physical and Health Fitness Centers Administration 3 This course aims to cover the study of fitness centers, health centers, facilities, and sports equipment in terms of their definition, types, and principles that should be considered when creating them, as well as the capabilities associated with them, whether human or material. It also covers the methods, types, and theories of managing these centers and learning about the most important marketing methods for these clubs, time management, and human resource management. 
A1322102 Nutrition and Physical Performance 3 This course aims to introduce the scientific and health principles of sports nutrition and the close relationship between nutrition and sports activity. It aims to understand the nutrients and their importance for the athlete, as well as the athlete's daily needs. It also aims to enable students to understand the scientific principles underlying the design and preparation of nutritional programs that are suitable for the specificity of sports activities and practices and to assess the nutritional status of athletes. It also aims to teach students how to calculate a person's daily calorie needs
A1321301 Basics of Sport Biochemistry 3 This course explores the principles of research methods in humanities, its nature, objectives, fields, fundamentals, identifying the problem and its sources, rules for constructing it, an example of it; formulating the hypothesis: its definition, significance, testing, research information, research literature, research sources and resources, scientific research tools.
A1321501 Physical Preparation for Team Sports 3
A1322401 Public Relations and Sport Marketing 3 This course aims to enrich the student with the necessary knowledge related to public relations in the sports field and the role of sports media, its forms and areas, and its activities and recent developments. It also covers sports marketing, its elements and steps, and its role in the success of local, regional, and international sports tournaments, as well as the economic dimension of sports, such as match income, television rights, sponsorship, and the production and manufacture of sports equipment. In addition, the course will introduce students to the sports models used for sports marketing and the role of sports in the tourism marketing of the country through the local, regional, and international participation of national teams and sports clubs
A1324602 Swimming Teaching and Training 3 This course aims to provide students with the basic skills in swimming and mastery and to teach them about the methods of physical preparation and fitness programs in swimming and water sports, as well as ways of developing elements of physical fitness and physical tests and evaluations, in addition to the use of devices and tools for swimming to develop the elements of fitness associated with it
A1324101 Sports Injuries and First Aid 3 The course introduces sports injuries and their causes, as well as their causes for diagnosis, prevention, and rehabilitation. It presents the urgent first-aid procedures for each type of injury as well as introduces the students to the basics of physiotherapy
A1323302 Kinesiology and Biomechanical Sciences 3 This course aims to introduce the basic concepts of anatomy and neurology responsible for body movement. As well as, presenting the laws of mechanics and physics that are related to body movement. It also includes the study of general kinesiology concepts and their relationships to other physical sciences. It introduces the analytical kinesiology based on three levels of movement for the upper and lower extremities
A1323602 Basics of Massage 3 This course aims to introduce the importance of massage and its role in improving the vital functions of the body, as well as the specifications to be provided by the masseur and the facilities of massage centers. It also demonstrates how different massage techniques can be used in real life and what problems the masseur might face
A1322201 Sports Psychology 3 The course aims to introduce the science of sports psychology, its principles and importance for coaches, as well as the psychological dimensions related to sports performance in training and competition and how to use them to improve performance. It also aims to introduce them to the necessary psychological aspects for the team and individuals to ensure social cohesion, as well as study topics such as anxiety, personality, and motivation
A1322101 Sport Physiology 3 This course aims to demonstrate the function and structure of the muscular, nervous, and respiratory systems and other body organs and their relationship to physical activity and to understand the physiology of physical activity through understanding the physiological responses and adaptations of different body organs, in addition to understanding the impact of physical activity in different conditions and environments
A1321601 Physical Preparation 3 This course aims to prepare students physically and comprehensively to improve their physical fitness level, both in terms of health and performance, and to teach students how to measure and evaluate all elements of physical fitness and the ability to design a daily training unit.
A1324504 Designing Training Programs with Equipment and Weights 3
A1321201 Sport Sociology 3 This course aims to cover the fundamental concepts related to the sociology of sport and historical and contemporary social thought. It also discusses social relationships and the factors that influence sports group cohesion, the social importance of sport, different types of sports heroes and the factors that help them excel in elite sports, sports theories, the social importance of sport, and the impact of sport on social development. It also discusses the impact of policy on sports.
A1324501 Training using Equipment and Weights 3 This course aims to introduce students to weight training. It includes the definition of appropriate techniques, various exercises, and safety and security measures used in this type of physical activity. Students will also learn to design and implement a weight-training program to develop fitness elements. Identify the most used equipment in health clubs and the names of the most common exercises, in addition to the names of the working muscles in each exercise
A1321101 Basics of Functional Anatomy 3 The course aims to provide necessary information about the structural build and composition of internal and external body organs and their functional roles, focusing on describing the body's organs and applying anatomical principles in the field of physical and sports education, and focusing on the organs that contribute to movement, such as the skeletal system, muscular system, respiratory system, and nervous system.
A1323303 Physiological Tests and Practical Applications 3 This course aims to explore the definitions and essential information specified in physiological tests and how to apply and evaluate them, such as the tests used to measure the maximum peak of oxygen consumption (VO2max) and the tests used to measure the anaerobic capacity (Wingate), and the ways to measure body composition, heartbeat, and energy expenditure
A1324702 Practical Training 3

Elective Courses - 12 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1324302 Sports Performance Analysis Technology 3
A1323506 Principles and Applications in Individual Sports 3
A1323603 Physical Exercises and Mini-Games 3
A1323505 Principles and Applications in Team Sports 3
A1322506 Health-Related Fitness Programs 3
A1324505 Physical Fitness Programs for Elite Athletes 3
A1323402 Sports and Recreational Tourism 3
A1324603 Advanced Physical Fitness in Swimming 3 This course aims to help students reach advanced levels of knowledge in the principles and methods of physical fitness training in swimming in various competitions and to develop the physical aspects necessary for the development of the necessary skills in swimming. This course also addresses the basic principles of lifeguarding and rescue techniques, knowledge of the basic rules when setting up daily, monthly, or annual physical fitness training plans for all age groups, and how to implement them through a training plan project prepared and implemented by the student
A1321602 Selected Topics in Physical and Health Education 3 This course aims to introduce students to various fields in physical and health education by presenting research and the most recent teachings about modern training techniques and methods and diverse research areas in the field of physical and health education
A1323103 Curricula and Teaching Methods of Physical Education 3


Complementary Requirement - 9 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 9 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0161200 Remedial English Language 3 Grammar: auxiliary verbs, tenses (past, present, future) Vocabulary: friendship, communication, IT, TV shows, media, houses, places description, compound nouns, free time activities, books and movies description, food, dinning out. Variety of skills: paragraph writing, verifying formal and informal letters, writing unofficial emails, ways of using punctuation, upper case letters and conjunctions, outlining main ideas and details, inferring conclusions and impeded meanings, determining author?s perspectives, presentations, argumentation and persuasion, agreeing and disagreeing expressions, making comparisons, narrating events, expressing opinions, making official phone calls, ordering food, correct pronunciation.
A0331700 Remedial Computer Skills 3 Introduction to basic computer hardware and software; copyrights; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power point, Access; Introduction to Internet.
A0161100 Remedial Arabic Language 3 Language level and definition, speaking and comprehension texts, syntax exercises, Nominal Sentence, safe feminine plural, safe masculine plural, singularity, auxiliaries, duality, numbers, subordinates, punctuations, morphological exercise, dictation issues, Nunnation.

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