Physical Education is an interdisciplinary field that draws upon various sciences to promote and develop both physical and mental well-being. On the one hand, this field is closely connected with basic sciences, medical sciences, and health sciences, and on the other hand, it is linked to various areas of sport and human movement. Through the education and training of specialized professionals, the field contributes to three major dimensions: recreational and public sport, aimed at promoting health and preventing diseases associated with physical inactivity; elite and competitive sport, aimed at improving athletic performance and achieving success in competitions; and therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation, aimed at assisting individuals with musculoskeletal problems resulting from physical inactivity or those requiring movement rehabilitation following surgical procedures.

     The Faculty of Physical Education at Bu-Ali Sina University was established in 1990, following the approval of the Supreme Council for the Development of Higher Education, initially within the Faculty of Literature and Humanities. The first group of undergraduate students was admitted in 1993. As a result of the continued efforts and follow-up of the faculty members, the first group of students in the Master’s program, with a general orientation, was admitted in 1996.

In 2009, following the separation of the Master’s degree specializations, students were admitted to four fields of specialization: Sports Biomechanics, Sports Injury and Corrective Exercises, Exercise Physiology, and Sports Management.

     In 2010, the Faculty admitted its first doctoral students in Sports Biomechanics. One year later, doctoral students were also admitted to the fields of Sports Injury and Corrective Exercises, Exercise Physiology, and Sports Management.

On July 22, 2013, under License No. 2/22/61690 issued by the Supreme Council for the Development of Higher Education, the Faculty of Physical Education was separated from the Faculty of Literature and Humanities and began operating independently.

     The Faculty of Sport Sciences is located within the Humanities Campus. Through cooperation with the administration of the Faculty of Humanities, students make shared use of computer facilities, the library, and other available resources.

    The first Dean of the Faculty was appointed on January 30, 2014, when Dr. Mehrdad Anbarian assumed responsibility for the leadership of the Faculty by decree of the President of the University. After three years, on August 13, 2016, Dr. Ali Yalfani was appointed as Dean of the Faculty and remained in this position until October 7, 2024. On October 8, 2024, Dr. Farzad Nazem was appointed as Dean of the Faculty and currently holds this position.

     The per capita indoor sports space at the University is approximately 0.5 square meters, while the per capita outdoor sports space is approximately one square meter. According to relevant standards, the indoor sports space needs to be increased to approximately twice its current capacity, whereas the proportion of outdoor space is considered relatively appropriate. Most outdoor sports facilities are available to male students. Female students, in accordance with applicable regulations, are generally unable to use these facilities and therefore conduct their physical activities and training primarily in indoor sports facilities and halls.

   The Faculty initially began its activities with 15 academic staff members. Following the transfer of three faculty members and the recruitment of three new members in the fields of Sports Management and Motor Behavior, the Faculty currently continues to have 15 academic staff members. Of these, five hold the rank of Professor, one holds the rank of Associate Professor, and nine hold the rank of Assistant Professor.

   The Faculty’s academic activities encompass six major areas: Sports Injury and Corrective Exercises, Sports Biomechanics, Sports Management, Motor Learning and Behavior, Exercise Physiology, and Sport Sciences. The academic staff members of the Faculty are affiliated with the Department of Sport Sciences, which is responsible for the undergraduate programs offered by the Faculty.

     Women constitute approximately 30 percent of the Faculty’s academic staff. Given the large number of practical courses offered and the fact that approximately 57 percent of the students are female, the Faculty has also relied on visiting and adjunct instructors. Strengthening specialized expertise in this area, particularly in programs and activities related to female students, is therefore of considerable importance. In addition to offering specialized courses in Physical Education and Sport Sciences, the Faculty is also responsible for providing general physical education courses for students in other academic disciplines across the University.