About the Department
Mattu University, since its establishment in the country as a higher learning institution in 2004 E.C., has had a Department of Sport Science, one of the Departments in Mettu University under the Natural and Computational Sciences College, which was established in 2005 E.C. The Department of Sport Science is providing the physical fitness course as a common course for all departments for highly qualified intellectual individuals with the concepts of equipping them to be mentally alert, physically strong, prevent hyphokinetic disease, and be socially responsible individuals. In 2005 E.C., the Department started working by taking 57 students from 161 students assigned to the College of Natural Science with two MSc holders in Sport Science, offering an Undergraduate Bachelor of Sport Science with regular and summer programs. The extensive and rigorous use of scientific principles of the 21st century modern concepts of Sport Sciences disciplines and the Educational Policy of the Country as a whole has made the Department take the initiative in proposing a new postgraduate program of master of science in sport science in football coaching and master of science in sport science (sports and exercise therapy).
Therefore, as of this Academic year, we have already launched an M.Sc. program in the above-mentioned field of sport science.
Mattu University is one of the most Public universities in Ethiopia and has participated in the Ethiopian Public Universities Sports Festival of 2013, 2014, and 2015 since the beginning. Jimma University is assigned to host the 9th Ethiopian Public Universities Festival, taking the flag from Adama University a couple of years ago. For that, the University has begun preparations with the formation of several core committees. And at different times, mass sports were also conducted with different institutions. Not only had that, in 2015, Mattu University participated in the IluAbabora Sports Championships .
Academic staff members in the department
Currently, 18 academic staff members exist in the department: Out of those 18 staff, 3 are females and 15 are males.
ü 14 Lecturers (12 MSc holders and 2 MSc holders with an Assistant Professor).
ü 4 Technical assistants (4 BSc holders).
Thus, having those experienced staff, we are delivering the teaching and learning in both regular and summer program through undergraduate and postgraduate modality in our department.
Mr. Tolosa Gosa
tolosa.gosa@mau.edu.et
HoD's Message
Sport science department had been opened in 2005 E.C under faculty of natural and computational science, and continued teaching and learning process.
The success of education in Sports Sciences lies in the effective integration of theory and practice. The reputation and expertise of the university you graduate from play a crucial role in enhancing your career prospects within the sports community. At Mattu University’s Department of Sport Sciences, you will receive a high-quality education delivered by experienced faculty members. Our programs offer unique opportunities to merge technology with sports, and you can further enhance your future by pursuing a double major or a minor in other fields. We warmly welcome you and look forward to having you join our Department of Sport Sciences.
Vision
To be one of preferred departments in Mattu University in the year 2030 by providing quality education, rendering community services and technology transfer.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Sport Science is to provide high-quality education and training in sport science disciplines, foster innovative research that addresses key challenges in sports, health, and fitness, and offer community-based services that promote active lifestyles and physical well-being. We aim to prepare students to be leaders in the field of sport science and to contribute to the growth of the global sports industry.