Problems facing students of the Department of Physical Education in the Athletics Course

The purpose of this study was to identify and investigate the obstacles experienced by students in the Department of Physical Education participating in the athletics course. The study used a descriptive approach, and data were collected using a questionnaire consisting of 36 items, which were divided into three dimension: problems related to capabilities, problems related to the study plan, and problems related to psychological factors. The participants were 66 male and female students who were intentionally selected from Al-Bayt University. According to the study's findings, students faced considerable problems that had a detrimental impact on both their academic and athletic performance. The study also found statistically significant differences in the problems facing students related to gender, with female students experiencing more challenges than male students. The study also found statistically significant according to students? academic year, in favor of the second-year.