The Research Center at the College of Sport Sciences is a key hub for advancing knowledge and innovation within Qatar's sports industry. It focuses on research priorities that align with Qatar's sustainable development goals and global trends in sports, exercise, and health. The Center addresses major challenges like physical inactivity and the development of both community and elite sports.
Located within a vibrant academic setting, the Center utilizes the College's advanced Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology Laboratories to conduct groundbreaking research. An interdisciplinary approach combines expertise from social sciences, humanities, business, health sciences, medicine, and engineering, with a focus on sport governance, Olympic studies, and sports development. This fosters the growth of sustainable and inclusive sports practices in Qatar and beyond.
By merging academic excellence with practical applications, the Research Center establishes itself as a strategic partner in shaping Qatar's sports future, enhancing community engagement, elite performance, and informed policymaking globally.
Focus Areas:
- Sport Industry Development in Qatar
- Societal Impacts of Major Sporting Events
- Physical Activity and Health Promotion
- Movement Science and Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology and Performance Optimization
- Sport Coaching Sciences and Athlete Development
- Sport Governance, Policy, and Olympic Studies