PNU Boosts Women's Sports and Healthy Living

Oct 28, 2026•2 min read

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh is expanding its focus on women's sports and healthy lifestyles through a range of programs offered to students, staff, and the wider community.

The university's Sports Affairs programs operate under the Nourah Sports Gate, which promotes sports participation, physical fitness, talent development, and healthy living. Activities include physical-fitness sessions, sports events, university teams, training camps, workshops, and sports challenges aimed at encouraging an active daily routine.

Study and support for athletes

For those pursuing sports as a field of study, the College of Sport Sciences and Physical Activity lists semester tuition of SAR 12,500, before 15% VAT, for its Sport Sciences and Coaching and Sports Management tracks. Athletic students may qualify for full or partial tuition waivers after submitting certified athletic records and passing a technical assessment conducted by Sports Affairs.

These efforts align with wider national goals. The Saudi Sports for All Federation works to develop community sports and aims to raise participation in physical activity to 40% by 2030, making programs like those at the university part of a broader push toward a more active society.

For the community, the initiative offers accessible pathways into sports, whether for recreation, fitness, or developing athletic talent. Current official registration channels, program schedules, and facility access rules have not been specified, and participation fees for the community programs are not publicly listed.

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