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Overview

Teaching Diploma in Physical Education and Sports

Introduction

The Teaching Diploma in Physical Education and Sports aims to prepare physical education teachers for different educational stages. This program covers various teaching sciences such as education, teaching methods, evaluation, and psychology, and allows students to teach physical education in both the primary and secondary stages, in addition to acting as the Academic Coordinator for all educational stages

The program includes 30 credit hours and serves as in-service training for teachers working in this field, helping them update their pedagogical knowledge and qualifying them to become educational leaders in the future.

About Program

Programme Duration

The minimum number of semesters for a Teaching Diploma in Education is two regular semesters (one academic year) .

The maximum number of semesters for a Teaching Diploma in Education is four semesters (two academic years).

Method of Delivery

The program is delivered in a blended learning method, and students should attend 25% of the face to face classes, and communicate and interact with tutors via the Learning Management System using the varied tools.

Basis of acceptance:

To be eligible for registration, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Sport from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.

Academic Plan

Core Modules Total 30 credit hours
First Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
ED560	Educational Technology in Physical Education and Sports Activities	3
ED561	Advanced Studies in Sports Psychology	3
ED562	Physical Education and Sports Curricula	3
ED563	Teaching Strategies and Methods in Physical Education	3
ED564	Practicum - 1	3
Second Semester
ED565	Measurement and Evaluation in the Sports Field	3
ED566	Physical Education for Students with Special Needs	3
ED567	Sports Management in Educational Institutions	3
ED568	Advanced Studies in Sports Sociology	3
ED569	Practicum- 2	3	ED564

Tuition Fees

The below Fees are applicable for 2025-2026

	Fees	Recurrence	Total Fees per degree
Application Fees	50$	1	50$
Registration Fees	150$	2	300$
Credit Price	65$	30	$1,950
Total (USD)			$2,300

NSSF fees 8,400,000LBP

Note: Exemption from NSSF Fees

Students above 30 years old are exempted from NSSF fees
Students covered under the NSSF of their parents must provide an official document confirming their NSSF coverage.

Admission

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Teaching Diploma in Physical Education and Sports

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