PESS History

Faculty of Economics

In 2006, Department of Physical Education was established in the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, offering BA degree programs in Physical Education and Sports Sciences. Later on, the Department started an MA degree program in Sports Management and Planning. In 2013, the Department was developed into the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences. Currently, this Faculty has 16 faculty members who train about 300 graduate students in three departments. The facilities available in the faculty are a specialized library, a computer centre, laboratories, and sports centres. The Faculty has a newly-built and well-equipped sports complex and a swimming pool equipped with several sets of sauna and jacuzzi.