Welcome to the home page of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (PESS) at the University of Tehran.

Our faculty was founded in 1966 originally as a department and was expanded to the "Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences" in 1988. Our faculty is the largest and oldest in the country and in the region.

In line with the University's mission and vision, the Faculty of PESS is committed to academic excellence and professional relevance in Iran. To enhance continuously the quality of our mission, all teaching staff members are actively engaged in research projects that investigate issues specifically related to sports and physical activities; and their influence on health from different perspectives. Our research not only links us to the international scientific community but also influences local professionals in the fields of sports, exercise, and health-related industries, including school and out-of-school settings.

 At present, the Faculty is offering a leading undergraduate and number of postgraduate programs. The Faculty of PESS programs offer a multidisciplinary approach involving biological and behavioral sciences, devoted to providing students with sound foundation to develop health-related physical education. Students who are currently enrolled, as well as those who have already graduated, have contributed to the development of the Faculty in ways that make a significant and unique contribution for the betterment of I.R. of Iran.

 We provide our students with the most up to date knowledge in sport sciences, sport studies and sport pedagogy, and instill the right attitudes and values that foster life-long inquiry and learning. PESS graduates are eager to make a significant contribution towards teaching PE in schools, training athletic coaches, as well as taking administrative roles in the country.

Many of the high-ranking sport managerial positions in the country are running with graduates or current academic staff of our faculty such as Minister of Sport and Youth, Deputy of Minister of Sport and Youth, Deputy of Minister of Education in Sport Affairs, some of federations' presidents such as handball, fencing and etc. Hence, some of top Olympic and world champion holders are studying in our faculty and so far. Also, athletes who were the members of Iranian national and international teams have been graduated from our faculty.

Our gifted professors and educators are a local and international mix of expertise. Our staff is committed to facilitating the best training available using state of the art facilities, laboratories, IT-enabled technologies and evidence-based pedagogies.

Professor Reza Rajabi

Dean, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences