Department of Sports Management
History and Introduction
The Department of Sports Management was initially established in 1986 (1365) under the Faculty of Physical Education at the Kabul Pedagogical Institute. The department aims to serve as an educational, instructional, and research hub through the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Kabul Education University, under the Ministry of Higher Education. Since its inception as the School of Sports, the department has a history spanning nearly 80 years. In 2019 (1398), in response to the contemporary needs of educational and sports communities, the name was changed from “Department of Social Sports” to “Department of Sports Management.” It is expected to soon become an independent degree-awarding department. Currently, it consists of six academic staff members teaching various subjects.
Vision
The department has long-term strategic goals to enhance the operations and scope of sports and educational institutions, particularly by training professional instructors and teachers who can meet modern institutional needs.
Mission
The department aims to strengthen professional knowledge in teaching and healthy management of sports institutions to achieve educational goals, preparing teachers, managers, and sports leaders across the country.
General Objectives
- Offering theoretical and practical courses.
- Creating quality research opportunities for all faculty and students.
- Introducing a modern and advanced curriculum aligned with neighboring countries.
- Preparing valid books, lecture notes, and references for students.
- Improving teaching, research, and educational quality.
- Seeking short- and long-term foreign scholarships to enhance the capacity and knowledge of students and instructors.
- Promoting graduates to educational institutions and particularly national sports bodies.
Importance of the Department
The department benefits from talented and dedicated instructors. It has maintained a respected position in the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences. Subjects are taught using modern methodologies, and students have achieved national and international successes in sports management and leadership fields. The department hopes to effectively implement its strategic goals as a practical action plan.
Achievements
With expert faculty, the department has continuously worked to provide skilled professionals to society. Many graduates have earned championships in national and international competitions. Alumni serve as trainers and technical experts in the National Olympic Committee, sports federations, and various organizations, training hundreds of athletes.
Organized Competitions:
- Inter-faculty volleyball selection matches
- Inter-faculty futsal selection matches
- Inter-faculty football selection matches
- Spartakiad games among classes of the Faculty of Physical Education
- Participation in national-level futsal, handball, volleyball, and basketball tournaments (Olympic Committee, Sports Directorate, and private clubs)
Evaluation and Oversight
Activities mentioned in the department’s charter are evaluated by the Curriculum Evaluation Committee and the departmental board. Productive outcomes are recognized, while ineffective efforts are corrected. The head of the department is responsible for overseeing all faculty and student activities.
Department Structure
- Assistant Professor Abdul Hasib Azad – Department Head
- Assistant Professor Mohammad Idris Ahmadi – Secretary
- Assistant Professor Ahmad Fuad Nazari – Member
- Professor Ghulam Wali Mubarez – Member
- Assistant Professor Sohrab Azimi – Member
Summary
The Department of Sports Management aspires to be a disciplined, active department aligned with national and international standards, in accordance with the Islamic Emirate’s Ministry of Higher Education policy. Its primary goal is to train professional, faithful managers who uphold Islamic, national, and human values.