Program Overview
The BS in Sports Science & Physical Education program provides students with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of sports and health sciences. It equips graduates with the skills to analyze performance, promote physical fitness, and contribute to the development of sports culture at local and international levels.
About Program
Students in this program study core areas including exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, and physical education methods. Guided by experienced faculty, they gain practical exposure through training, research, and fieldwork that bridges the gap between theory and practice in sports sciences.
The BSSSPE program at Riphah International University, Faisalabad, prepares graduates for careers as coaches, trainers, educators, and sports managers. It emphasizes leadership, research skills, and ethical values while promoting teamwork, competition, and equal opportunities in national and international sports contexts.
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Programme Structure & Course Plan:
Year 1 (Sem I-II)
| SEMESTER - 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENG-101 | English I | 3(3-0) |
| UR-220 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2-0) |
| SSP-236 | Basics of Human Anatomy | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-207 | Foundation of Physical Education | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-201 | Games-I | 2(1-1) |
| SSP-202 | Athletics-I | 2(1-1) |
| SSP-203 | Gymnastic-I | 1(0-1) |
| SEMESTER - 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENG-112 | English II | 3(3-0) |
| UR-110 | Islamic Ethical Principles & Contemporary Issues | 3(3-0) |
| MAT-237 | Mathematics | 3(3-0) |
| BICL-101 | Biochemistry | 3(2-1) |
| SSP-208 | Basics of Human Physiology | 3(2-1) |
| SSP-212 | Athletics-II | 2(1-1) |
| SSP-211 | Games-II | 2(1-1) |
Year 2 (Sem III-IV)
| SEMESTER - 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| COM-211 | Introduction to Computer | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-209 | Talent Identification in Sports | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-210 | Sports Biomechanics | 3(2-1) |
| UR-330 | Introduction to the Basic Concepts and Teachings of the Qur’an | 2(2-0) |
| SSP-221 | Games-III | 2(1-1) |
| SSP-222 | Athletics-III | 2(1-1) |
| SSP-213 | Gymnastics-II | 1(0-1) |
| SEMESTER - 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| IMF-201 | Introduction to Modern Technologies | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-329 | Sociology | 2(2-0) |
| SSP-214 | Administration and Management in Sports | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-215 | Health and Environmental Education | 3(3-0) |
| UR-324 | Introduction to the Hadith and Seerah | 2(2-0) |
| SSP-232 | Athletics-IV | 2(1-1) |
| SSP-231 | Games-IV | 2(1-1) |
Year 3 (Sem V-VI)
| SEMESTER - 5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| SSP-216 | Science of Sports Training | 3(3-0) |
| ENS-201 | Environmental Sciences | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-217 | Physical Education for Special Population | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-218 | Sports Nutrition | 3(3-0) |
| ISS-238 | Introduction to Statistics | 3(3-0) |
| UR-550 | Professional Ethics in Medical Science | 2(2-0) |
| SEMESTER - 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| SSP-205 | Specialization in One Group of Track and Field | 3(0-3) |
| SSP-219 | Research Methodology in Physical Education | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-220 | Planning & Development of Sports Facilities | 3(2-1) |
| SSP-224 | Test, Measurement & Evaluation in Phy: Edu: & Sports | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-225 | Sports Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-206 | Capstone Project | 3(3-0) |
Year 4 (Sem VII-VIII)
| SEMESTER - 7 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| SSP-226 | Sports Medicine | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-227 | Exercise Physiology | 3(2-1) |
| SSP-228 | Role of Media in Sports | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-229 | Scientific Sports Coaching | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-204 | Specialization in One Game (Football) | 3(1-2) |
| SSP-230 | Hiking & Hill Tracking | 2(0-2) |
| SEMESTER - 8 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| TRS-236 | Trauma & Rehabilitation | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-233 | Curriculum Development in Physical Education | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-234 | Adapted Physical Education | 3(3-0) |
| SSP-235 | Internship | 3(3-0) |
Eligibility Criteria
For Pakistani Nationals
- Intermediate Certificate with at least 45% marks from a recognized board.
- Preferred background: F.Sc. (Pre-Medical), Pre-Engineering, ICS, or General Science — though applicants from other combinations may also apply.
Related Programs
RIU – Faisalabad Campus
Contact:
- +92 41 111 111 002
- +92 337 7526363
- contact@riphahfsd.edu.pk