the Department of General Physical Education

History of the Department of General Physical Education

Based on existing writings, physical education activities and physical exercises have been common in Afghanistan since ancient times.
The first king, named Yama, respected people who observed physical cleanliness and physical health.
During the reign of Amir Sher Ali Khan, physical education activities were first officially introduced in military schools in the year 1249 of the Islamic calendar.
In 1332, the sports School was founded with the aim of educating professional physical education cadres.
In 1337, the sports School was upgraded to a Physical Education High School; in 1359, it was further upgraded to an Institute of Physical Education; and in 1366, it developed into a Faculty of Physical Education.

The first name of the Department of General Physical Education (Individual Sports) reflects 80 years of work experience, based on the curriculum of the time. It was initially established under the name of Sports School within the framework of the Ministry of Education in 1944, with 25 students from grades 7 to 9. After graduating from ninth grade, students of this department were employed as physical education teachers in schools across the country. In 1999, this department was renamed the Department of General Physical Education, in accordance with the national curriculum cluster and the proposal of the faculty, aligning with international standards of neighboring universities.

Subjects Taught in This Department:

(Here, it might be helpful to list the subjects if available, but since it’s not provided, I’ll leave it as is.)

Heads of the Department:

First Head: Master Sayed Ibrahim Shamim (General Physical Education - Individual Sports)
Second Head: Professor Dr. Ghulam Qadir Ghafoori
Third Head: Professor Mohammad Ghaws Zalmai
Fourth Head: Professor Khawaja Mohammad Salim Siddiqui

Vision
The vision of the Department of General Physical Education is to bring about improvements in the fields of education and training of professional teachers, responsive to educational needs and educational research. It aims to play a key role in the modernization of education and training and in providing quality scientific services at the national and regional levels.

Mission
The Department of General Physical Education, within the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Kabul University of Education and Training, trains scientific and professional cadres with an Islamic spirit. It seeks to strengthen and expand knowledge and skills in education, committed to researched education and training to meet the needs of educational institutions, managers, and leaders in the fields of physical education and sports. It provides quality teaching, research, writing, and services for physical education teachers. The department aims to meet Afghanistan’s social and educational needs.

Values

Educating students based on national and Islamic values, adhering to scientific standards and the requirements of schools within the Ministry of Education, Department of Physical Education, Faculties of Education and Training, and universities of the Ministry of Higher Education; as well as the Directorates of Physical Education at military universities, the Ministry of National Defense, the Departments of Physical Education at various academies and sports directorates, the Ministry of Interior, the Intelligence Directorate, the General Directorate of Physical Education Training, the National Olympic Committee, provincial sports departments, and other relevant institutions.
Special attention to educational quality in the credit system, employing modern methods and contemporary technology.
Financial and administrative self-sufficiency with transparency and accountability.
Comprehensive support for research activities.
Fostering national and international cooperation and relations with reputable domestic and foreign universities.
Supporting and expanding master’s and doctoral programs.
Maintaining scientific and financial independence, respecting academic freedom, and upholding honesty in accordance with Islamic values.

Regarding significant progress regionally and globally, the Department of General Physical Education has worked tirelessly to train professional, high-quality teachers equipped with up-to-date knowledge. To achieve these goals, the department constantly reviews its scientific and academic activities, aligning with the laws of the faculty, university, and the Ministry of Higher Education. Ensuring improved educational conditions for all segments of the country’s society remains a top priority.

Strategic Goals of the Department of Physical Education:

Implementing good governance programs, academic programs, expanding access to higher education, creating appropriate infrastructure for teaching, and advancing scientific and research activities.

Specific goals of the faculty include:

Training professional and specialized teachers according to the needs of the country's education system.
Practicing and developing sports and physical education comprehensively—both practically and theoretically—in all departments, faculties, and related institutions.
Providing quality teaching conditions aligned with current technological standards.
Developing the activities of secondary committees, including the Quality Improvement Committee, Research Committee, Cultural Committee, Curriculum and Educational Needs Analysis Committee, Discipline Committee, Examination Committee, and E-Learning Committee, with reports submitted to the Department of General Physical Education.
Improving scientific professionalism and creating equitable educational opportunities for teachers and students.
Developing undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
Designing and implementing scientific research programs.
Strengthening academic relations with national and international educational institutions.
Creating infrastructures to support research and teaching activities.
Enhancing quality improvement and accreditation efforts.
Developing in-service and evening programs.
Establishing new departments and health centers.