Master’s Degree Awarded to Mr. Abdulaziz Zouba in Physical Education

Mr. Abdulaziz Ahmed Hussein Zouba was awarded a Master’s Degree in Physical Education for his thesis titled: The Psychological Effects of the Suspension of Sports Competitions on Team-Sport Coaches in the Republic of Yemen, which was submitted to the Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education – Sana’a University. The MA defense was held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:

The thesis aimed to assess the psychological effects of halted sports competitions on coaches of team sports across Yemen.

Using a standardized psychological effects scale, the research yielded several notable findings as follows:

• The overall score of the Psychological Effects Scale, from the perspective of team-sport coaches, was rated at an “agree” level, with a mean of 761, a standard deviation of 0.428, and a relative significance of 58.71%.

• No statistically significant differences were found in the average responses regarding the psychological effects attributable to the variables of educational qualification or years of experience.

• Statistically significant differences were, however, observed with respect to the variable of type of sport

In light of these findings, the researcher recommended the following:

• Developing specialized training programs through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, sports federations, and clubs to encourage coaches to continue their professional engagement.

• Renovating, equipping, and rehabilitating sports facilities, including stadiums and gyms, to encourage coaches and athletes to practice sports.

The defense session was attended by a number of academics, researchers, and interested ‎participants, along with the candidate’s colleagues and family members.‎