Vision
Achieving leadership and excellence in academic education, scientific research, and community service in the field of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, at the local and regional levels, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030.
Overview
The Physical Education Department in the College of Education, Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah, is the first academic department of its kind in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) universities. It was founded in 1396 A.H., and ever since has graduated many teachers, leaders, trainers and administrators in the field of physical education.
The department offers programs in sports specializations for undergraduate and master's degrees. The Doctorate in Sports Management program is the first in Saudi Arabia in this field.
Mission
Graduating specialized leaders and professionals, who are able to work in line with the highest quality standards, and harnessing their capabilities in the areas of research and study to arrive at apt scientific solutions for the problems related to the field of Physical Education and Sport Sciences.