Education is the means of holistic development of an individual’s personality. According to Plato, “Education helps in the body and soul of the pupil all the beauty and all the perfection that they are capable of.” To ensure the completeness, effectiveness, and meaningfulness of education, it is imperative to acknowledge the value of physical education. Physical Education serves as a medium of education aimed at the holistic development of individuals—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially—ultimately contributing to the cultivation of well-rounded citizens. Therefore, physical education is an integral component of the overall educational process. In response to this necessity, Daffodil International University (DIU) launched a Bachelor of honor’s program in Physical Education and Sports Science in 2022.  

Strength of PESS Department
PESS is a unique department in Bangladesh. The strength of Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) lies in its ability to promote overall well-being: both physically and mentally for individuals, and is offering a distinct and prosperous career for the students of PESS. In the era of Industry 4.0, the value of the department is undefinable. Day by day, people’s physical activity is dramatically weakening due to technological advancement. For this reason, people lead inactive lives, leading to different types of health issues such as: high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and malnutrition, etc. For revolutionary changes in the IT sector, the PESS department is the key and well-timed subject, not only for job opportunities but also for maintaining good health. The knowledge of Physical Education helps you prevent diseases and leads to a healthy life. Here, you gather knowledge about Health and Disease Control, Physical Fitness, the Science of Sports Training, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, and Health and Sports-related research in this discipline. Additionally, through engaging in various sports and physical activities, students could develop not only their motor skills and fitness but also essential soft skills such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, which make an individual more fit for conventional career achievement compared to the students of other discipline. These offer career opportunities to students in Bangladesh in a discipline listed below: 

 

Career Opportunities:

1. Under the Ministry of Education:
2. Assistant Teacher (Secondary School, Higher Secondary School, and Madrasah)
3. Assistant Teacher (Physical Education)-Govt. Secondary School
4. Assistant Teacher (Physical Education)-Secondary School
5. Assistant Teacher (Physical Education)-Higher Secondary School
6. Assistant Teacher (Physical Education)-Madrasah
7. Sports Teacher: Government Primary School (Approval Stage)

 

2. Under the Ministry of Youth and Sports:
3. Lecturer (Physical Education): Govt. Physical College and Private Physical College
4. District Sports Officer: 64 District, for conducting the National School and Madrasah Sports Tournament

• Upozilla Sports Officer: Approval Stage

3. All Public and Private Universities:
4. Lecturer (Physical Education and Sports Science Department)
5. Assistant Director of Sports (Physical Education Department)

• Physical Instructor (Physical Education Department)

4. Physical Trainer:
5. Assistant Director of Sports-Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center (BPATC)
6. PTI Instructor of Sports (Govt. Polytechnique Institute)

• Training Institutes (Different Ministry and Training Institutes)

5. Media Career:
6. Sports Journalist
7. Sports Commentator

 

6. Sports Career:

• Coaching career
• Personal Trainer
• Sports Psychologist
• Sports Physiologist
• Physiotherapist

7. Higher Education: MSS, MS, MPhil, and PHD from a foreign country are available.
8. Extra Facility:

The students will also be capable of applying for all government and semi government jobs, all public and private banks, and other private jobs. They will get equal opportunities like general students.

Why are general students admitted here?

In our progressive Bangladesh, one of the primary objectives of education is to create a skilled workforce. But at present, the number of unemployed individuals in Bangladesh is dramatically increasing. It’s beyond governmental control because of the disparity between the production rate of the graduates and the number of job opportunities without any pre-plan. Considering this aspect, a significant portion of job opportunities are emerging in the fields of Physical Education and Sports Science. The subject offers career opportunities to its students in Bangladesh in the disciplines of teaching, sports management, physical trainers of different ministries and training institutes, scholars (Higher Education Abroad) and many more. 

• General and meritorious students find it easier to comprehend both the theoretical and practical courses in a physical education program. Adaptation to practical classes is facilitated by the presence of highly qualified teachers, physical instructors, and coaches.
• Studying Physical Education and Sports Science equips individuals with knowledge about exercise physiology, nutrition, and fitness programming, enabling them to make informed choices about their health.
• The field offers a wide range of career opportunities beyond professional athletics. Graduates can work as fitness trainers, physical therapists, sports psychologists, sports coaches, nutritionists, and educators.
• Pursuing a career is facilitated by the extensive research areas available, such as Physical Education, Health Education, Sports Psychology, Sports Training, Exercise Physiology, and Preventive Medicine, all of which contribute to enhancing players' capabilities.
• For those aiming for higher studies abroad, managing a scholarship is made easier.
• Engaging in physical activities fosters personal growth by promoting discipline, teamwork, resilience, and leadership skills. Non-athletes may pursue studies in this field to enhance their personal development and expand their horizons beyond academic or professional pursuits.

So, it ensures that PESS is a highly valuable subject for your career prosperity and ensuring job opportunities.

Vision of the Program Offering Entity: 

Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) at Daffodil International University work towards achieving higher awareness of human values inherent in sport, physical activities and physical education countrywide as well as worldwide. We contribute to the quality of sport, physical education, and physical activity for sustainable social development and peace by bridging gaps and fostering tolerance.

Mission of the Program Offering Entity: 

M1	Contributing to the quality of instruction and scientific expertise in the field of Physical Education and Sports Science.
M2	Developing the management and marketing process of sports and leadership qualities among the Supervisors.
M3	Developing job opportunities in the field of Physical Education and Sports Science as Experts or Coaches in different educational sports institutes.
M4	Creating Research opportunities in various areas like Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Anthropometry and Sports, Sports Psychology, Sports Sociology etc.

 

Objectives of the Program Offering Entity:

To ensure a quality and effective education system, we will adopt the following strategic goals: 

1. To become competent and committed physical education professionals willing to perform.
2. To use competencies and skills needed for becoming an effective teacher (especially in Physical Education).
3. To be sensitive about emerging issues such as health and fitness, wellness, technology, and the environment.
4. To inculcate rational thinking and scientific temper among the students.
5. To develop critical awareness about social realities among the students.
6. To use managerial and organizational skills.

Structure of the Curriculum 

Duration of the program:          Year: 4             Semester: 8    

 

Admission Requirements:

Applicants having a minimum 2.5 GPA both in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) 12 class passed or any equivalent background from any group may apply for admission.

English Medium Student:

Students completing five O-level subjects and at least two A-level subjects may apply. Out of these 7 subjects, applicants must have a minimum of a “B" or “C" grade.

Candidates who have a grade point of less than 3.00 ("B") in English at the HSC level have to enroll in an English Remedial Course during admission at Daffodil Institute of Language (DIL). Beside these strategies, we continually upgrade this entry-level exam to ensure meritorious students get the opportunity to be nourished by their merit in the Department of PSSS.

 

Total minimum credit requirement to complete the program: 

• The Total Number of Courses for awarding a B.Sc. degree in Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) are 58 and the total credits are 144.
• Total Class Weeks in a Year: 28 Weeks in a Year / 14 Weeks in a Semester (Excluding other activities and assessment

• Minimum CGPA requirements for graduation: CGPA 2.00
• Maximum Academic Year of Completion: Within 04-06 academic years.
• Category of Courses:

Sl.	Type of course	Number of courses	Credit/ course	Total credit
I	Core Course (Theoretical) -	19	03	57
II	Core Course (Practical)	31	02/03	59
III	GED courses recommended by theDepartment (being suggested by the UGC).	06	03	18

 

IV	UGC Mandatory Courses	02	03	06
V	Project Work	01	03	04
	Total			144

         

Year/ Level/ Semester/ Term wise courses:

Spring Semester    : (January - June),                 Fall Semester: (July - December)

 

Semester-wise number of course allocation:

First Year: First Semester (Spring Semester: January - June)

Course Code	Course Name		Credit
	Theoretical Courses
1014-101	Foundation of  Physical Education		3.00
1014-102	Fundamental of  Sociology & Sports Sociology		3.00
0531-101	General Science		3.00
0231-111	English I		3.00
		Sub Total	12.00
	Practical Courses
1014-115	Weight Training		2.00
1014-116	Handball		2.00
1014-117	Kabaddi		2.00
		Sub Total	6.00
		Total	18.00

 

First Year: Second Semester (Fall Semester: July - December)

Course Code	Course Name		Credit
	Theoretical Courses
1014-121	History of Physical Education		3.00
1014-122	Human Anatomy		3.00
0232-111	Bengali Language and Literature		3.00
		Sub Total	9.00
	Practical Courses
1014-125	Volleyball		2.00
1014-126	Table Tennis		2.00
1014-127	Tennis		2.00
		Sub Total	6.00
1014-129	Oral Assessment I (External &Internal)		2.00
		Total	17.00

 

Second Year: First Semester (Spring Semester: January - June)

Course Code	Course Name		Credit
	Theoretical Courses
0222-111	History of the Emergence of Bangladesh		3.00
1014-212	Sports Psychology		3.00
1014-213	Adapted Physical Education		3.00
		Sub Total	9.00
	Practical Courses
1014-216	Football		3.00
1014-217	Athletics		3.00
1014-218	Badminton		2.00
		Sub Total	8.00
		Total	17.00

 

Second Year: Second Semester (Fall Semester: July - December)

Course Code	Course Name		Credit
	Theoretical Courses
1014-221	Human Physiology		3.00
1014-222	Kinesiology		3.00
1014-223	Sports Management		3.00
		Sub Total	9.00
	Practical Courses
1014-225	First Aid & Injury Management		3.00
1014-227	Self Defense		2.00
1014-228	Hockey		2.00
		Sub Total	7.00
1014-229	Oral Assessment II (External and Internal)		2.00
		Total	18.00

 

Third Year: First Semester (Spring Semester: January- June)

Course Code	Course Name		Credit
	Theoretical Courses
1014-312	Kinanthropometry		3.00
1014-313	Sports Journalism		3.00
0611-111	Computer Fundamentals		3.00
1014-314	Biomechanics of Sports		3.00
		Sub Total	12.00
	Practical Courses
1014-316	Cricket		3.00
1014-317	Basketball		2.00
1014-318	Aquatic		3.00
		Sub Total	8.00
		Total	20.00

 

Third Year: Second Semester (Fall Semester: July - December)

Course Code	Course Name		Credit
	Theoretical Courses
1014-321	Sports Pedagogy		3.00
0542-121	Research Methodology & statistics		3.00
1014-323	Test, Measurement, & Evaluation in Exercise Science		3.00
		Sub Total	9.00
	Practical Courses
1014-318	Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness with Calisthenics		3.00
1014-328	Specialization Paper		3.00
1014-338	Yoga		2.00
		Sub Total	8.00
1014-339	Oral Assessment III (External and Internal)		2.00
		Total	19.00

 

Fourth Year: First Semester (Spring Semester: January - June)

Course Code	Course Name		Credit
	Theoretical Courses
1014-411	Advanced Sports and Exercise Psychology		3.00
1014-413	Science of Sports Training		3.00
1014-414	Sports Nutrition		3.00
		Sub Total	9.00
	Practical Courses
1014-417	Training Sports Performance of Specialization		3.00
1014-226	Gymnastics		3.00
1014-418	Golf		2.00
		Sub Total	8.00
		Total	17.00

 

Fourth Year: Second Semester (Fall Semester: July - December)

Course Code	Course Name		Credit
	Theoretical Courses
1014-421	Corrective Physical Education & Rehabilitation		3.00
1014-422	Sports Marketing		3.00
1014-423	Advanced Sports Coaching (students’ Sport/Game of Specialization)		3.00
1014-426	Professional Preparation Internship/Project / Thesis Work		4.00
		Sub Total	13.00
	Practical Courses
1014-425	Institutional/Professional Training & Field Work		3.00
		Sub Total	3.00
1014-427	Oral Assessment IV (External and Internal)		2
		Total	18.00

 

Credit Distribution in Different Years

Year	Semester	Credit Hours	Total
1st	1st	18	35
	2nd	17
2nd	1st	17	35
	2nd	18
3rd	1st	20	39
	2nd	19
4th	1st	17	35
	2nd	18
Total		144	144