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Program Overview

Overview of the Institute of Physical Education and Sports at the University of Science and Technology of Oran – Mohamed Boudiaf


The Institute of Physical Education and Sports (IEPS) is an essential academic unit within the structure of the University of Science and Technology of Oran – Mohamed Boudiaf, Algeria.


Mission and Objectives:


Academic Training:

The instituteprimarilyaims to train and qualifyspecialists in the field of physical and sports activity sciences and techniques at variousacademiclevels (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate).

Scientific Research:

It promotes and developsscientificresearch in the field, focusing on studying the variousphysiological, psychological, and social impacts of physical and sports activities.

Community Service:

The instituteactivelycontributes to promoting sports culture, encouragingphysicalactivitywithin the university and the broadercommunity, and meeting the needs of the youth, sports, and educationsectors.


Sports Development:

It plays a crucial role in preparingcompetentprofessionals in areas such as sports coaching and education, therebycontributing to the development of national sports.

Academic Programs and Specializations:

The institutetypicallyoffersdegree programs under the LMD system (Bachelor, Master, Doctorate) in two main specializations:


Sports Training


Physical and Sports Education

Infrastructure:

The instituteisequippedwith a robust sports infrastructure that supports both training and research, including:


  • Sports fields and gymnasiums


  • Strength and conditioningrooms


  • Specialized halls for gymnastics and combat sports


  • An Olympic swimming pool


  • A specializedlaboratory to support practical and research components


Lecture halls, classrooms, an IT lab, a library, and a fullyequipped auditorium with internet access and audiovisualsystems


In Summary:

The Institute of Physical Education and Sports at USTO-MB is a dedicatedacademic institution committed to producingprofessionals and researchers in the fields of sport and physicaleducation. It plays a key role in advancingthis vital sector in Algeria.


For more information, pleasevisit the institute’s official webpage:https://www.univ-usto.dz/instituts/ieps/



Teaching Language : arbic - french - english

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

The pedagogical training program includes advanced subjects that contribute significantly to the comprehensive education of students. Among the most important are:


History and Philosophy of Physical Activity and Sport:

This course aims to explore the history of physical education and the major philosophicalmovementsthat have influencedit. It provides insights into the development of sport acrossdifferenteras and humancivilizations.


Scientific ResearchMethodology:

This subjectfocuses on the fundamentalprinciples and boththeoretical and practicalknowledgerelated to scientificresearch. It familiarizesstudentswithfield-basedresearch practices and equipsthemwith the appropriatetools and methods.


EducationalSciences:

Designed to providestudentswithcoreprinciples and boththeoretical and practicalknowledge in educational sciences, this course helpsstudentsunderstand how educationaltheories are applied in the field of sport. It emphasizes the educational dimension of variousphysical and sports activities.


In addition, the program includesotheradvanced modules suchas:


Introduction to the Sciences and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities


  • Psychology


  • English Language


  • Techniques and Tools of Scientific Research


  • Descriptive and AppliedStatistics


  • Sociology of Sport


  • Kinesiology, Biomechanics, and Related Software Applications


  • ExercisePhysiology, Sports Injuries, and First Aid


  • Professional Ethics and Entrepreneurship



Advanced Topics

Bachelor's Program in Physical and Sports Education – Core Curriculum


The pedagogical program for the Bachelor’sdegree in Physical and Sports Education includes the followingcoremodules:


Second Year (Year 2 – Licence):


  • Football (Soccer)


  • Handball


  • Physical Culture


  • Karate


  • Boxing


  • Judo


  • EducationalTheories


  • Didactics of Physical and Sports Activities


  • Theory and Methodology of Physical and Sports Education


  • AppliedPedagogy


Admissions Information

Admission Requirements



Progression from the first to the second year of the Bachelor's degree program is granted if the student has acquired:


Either the first two semesters of the curriculum (60 credits), with or without compensation;

Or a minimum of thirty (30) credits across the two semesters. In this case, the student is admitted with academic debt.

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