With the Aim of Enhancing Scientific and Practical Capabilities in Sport Sciences: Specialized Assistant Courses of “Sports Laboratory” Held by the Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education

The Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education of the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology will hold specialized assistant courses in “Sports Laboratory” during Mordad and Shahrivar 1404 (August and September 2025) to enhance scientific and practical skills in various sport science disciplines.

According to the Public Relations office of the Institute, these specialized courses introduce methods and measurement tools in the field of sport sciences, titled “Specialized Assistant Courses of the Laboratory of the Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education (SSRI-Lab Course).” They aim to upgrade scientific and practical capabilities across different sport science branches through the following specialized laboratory assistantship courses conducted as practical, in-person sessions at the Institute’s laboratory premises:

Assistant Course of the Laboratory of “Corrective Movements and Sports Pathology”
Dates: 30 and 31 Mordad (August 21-22, 2025)
Topics include:

Motion analysis and force plate

Electromyography

Isokinetics

Functional and diagnostic musculoskeletal tests

Gait assessment

Spinal mouse and posture evaluation

Balance assessment and Biodex balance system

Assistant Course of the Laboratory of “Psychological Aspects in Sport: Evaluation and Intervention with Neurophysiological Tools”
Dates: 6 and 7 Shahrivar (August 28-29, 2025)
General objectives:

Familiarity with mental health assessment tools for athletes

Practical training in QEEG recording and SMHAT-1 implementation

Empowerment for designing brain- and psychological data-based interventions

Mastery of neurofeedback, biofeedback, and tDCS technologies in sports
Course content and topics:

Foundations of neuropsychometrics in sport

Assessment with SMHAT-1

Introduction to QEEG

Practical QEEG recording

Neurofeedback interventions

Biofeedback interventions

tDCS brain stimulation

Integration of results and intervention design

Assistant Course of the Laboratory of “Sport Physiology”
Dates: 13 and 14 Shahrivar (September 3-4, 2025)
Topics include:

Familiarization with gas analyzer and spirometry devices

Electrocardiogram (ECG), cardio screening, and blood pressure

Familiarity with Wingate ergometer and RAST test

Isokinetic device and strength evaluation

Electromyography (EMG)

Anthropometry and body composition assessment

Assistant Course of the Laboratory of “Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology”
Dates: 27 and 28 Shahrivar (September 17-18, 2025)
Topics include:

Fundamentals of Biodex balance system

Data analysis of Biodex balance system and field balance tests

Basics of electromyography

EMG data analysis

Fundamentals of electroencephalography and biofeedback

EEG and biofeedback data analysis

Basics of gait analysis system

Gait system data analysis

Registration Links for Each Course:

Corrective Movements & Sports Pathology: [Link provided by user]

Psychological Laboratory Course: [Link provided by user]

Sport Physiology Laboratory Course: [Link provided by user]

Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology Laboratory Course: [Link provided by user]

It is also noted that familiarity with frequently used variables in the chosen specialty and foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology are scientific prerequisites for participants in these courses.

At the end of each course, all participants will receive a valid certificate of completion awarded by the Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology.

Those interested can obtain further information by calling:

Phone: +98 21 88747884 ext. 415

Mobile: +98 901 806 2983