Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University




The Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Kharazmi University is one of the pioneers in sports science education in Iran. It has a long and distinguished history in this field.
Founded in 1972 as the "Higher School of Sports" within Azadi Sports Complex, the faculty later merged with Tarbiat Moallem University in 1983 following the Cultural Revolution. It then relocated to Shahid Ahmad Keshvari Sports Complex on Mirdamad Street. Since 2007, part of its activities moved to the Karaj campus, expanding its educational and research facilities. Currently, the faculty operates across two campuses, in Tehran and Karaj, offering high-quality education and research in sports sciences.
With 23 experienced faculty members, the faculty serves over 300 undergraduate students, more than 250 master's students across five specializations, and over 60 Ph.D. students in five disciplines. The faculty boasts advanced sports, laboratory, and research facilities.
The faculty's buildings cover an area of 2,000 square meters in Tehran and 4,000 square meters in Karaj.

This department consists of one professor, one associate professor, and three assistant professors, offering master's and Ph.D. programs in applied exercise physiology.
Capabilities of the Department:
 - Evaluating and planning sports training methodologies
 - Teaching the use of various fitness machines
 - Conducting research on laboratory animals in exercise physiology
 - Measuring physiological and anthropometric capabilities for general and elite sports
 - Publishing scientific articles on human and animal sports physiology
 - Authoring university textbooks
 - Managing the Scientific-Research Journal on Sports Medicine and Technology
 - Providing consultation on physical performance monitoring, nutrition, weight control, and sports talent identification
Laboratory Facilities:
The department operates Human Physiology and Animal Physiology laboratories equipped with:
- K5 gas analyzer (Cosmed)
- Monark aerobic and anaerobic bicycles
- Treadmill, Ergo Jump, Lactometer, Blood Pressure Monitors
- Body composition measurement tools (calipers, body composition analyzers)
- Special equipment for animal studies, including mouse treadmills, ladders, swimming pools, and surgical tools.

Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology      
This department comprises three associate professors and one assistant professor specializing in motor behavior and sports psychology. Their focus is on improving movement and cognitive performance in both sports and everyday life. Through advanced research and innovative teaching methods, the department enhances understanding of motor skill development and learning.
Capabilities of the Department:
 - Understanding factors influencing motor behavior and control mechanisms
 - Designing physical education teaching methods for schools
 - Developing interventions tailored to various developmental limitations
 - Studying perceptual and motor development in children and adolescents (both typical and those with disabilities)
 - Designing specialized equipment for enhancing fundamental motor skills
 - Managing the Research Journal on Sports Management and Motor Behavior
Laboratory Facilities:
The lab provides tools for testing attention, feedback, and fundamental motor skills, including:
 - Reaction time device
 - Eye tracker
 - Electroencephalography (EEG)
 - Color matching chain device
 - Neurofeedback system
 - Vienna test system for motor behavior
TGDM2 and BOT2 test batteries.
Various sports psychology questionnaires

Biomechanics and Corrective Movements:          
This department provides education up to the Ph.D. level in Sports Biomechanics and Sports Injury and Corrective Movements under the guidance of two professors, two associate professors, and two assistant professors.
Capabilities of the Department:
 - Analyzing sports movements to identify injury risk factors and enhance performance
 - Screening for musculoskeletal abnormalities and designing corrective programs
 - Pre-season athlete screening and anthropometric standardization
 - Assessing potential biomechanical barriers and limitations
 - Applying ergonomics in sports and optimizing sports equipment
 - Sports therapy and rehabilitation for injured athletes
 - Integrating artificial intelligence in movement analysis
 - Clinical research in geriatric movement disorders, gait abnormalities, and balance disorders
Laboratory Facilities:
The Biomechanics and Corrective Movements Laboratory is equipped with:
 - Isokinetic Biodex system
 - Motion analyzers
 - Electromyography (EMG)
 - Force plates
 - Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) devices
 - Foot scanners
 - Biodex balance systems.
Various goniometers and strength measurement tools.

Sports Coaching:                
This department specializes in undergraduate-level training to develop skilled, creative, and competent sports coaches. It offers practical training in sports disciplines under the guidance of experienced faculty members and state-of-the-art educational facilities.
Capabilities of the Department:
 - Organizing training workshops
 - Conducting sports coaching certification courses
 - Collaborating with organizations on sports activities
Hosting sports competitions

Sports Management:           
As a leader in sports management education, this department produced Iran’s first Ph.D. and master's graduates in Sports Management. It offers programs in Sports Organizations and Club Management and Sports Marketing and Communications, with plans to introduce an MBA in Sports Management. The faculty includes two associate professors and three assistant professors.
Capabilities of the Department:
 - Developing strategic plans for sports organizations
 - Designing sports marketing strategies
 - Creating sports business models
 - Providing consultation for sports clubs and organizations
 - Managing sports tourism demand
 - Publishing the Research Journal on Sports Management and Motor Behavior