Samar Mousa

Samar Mousa, M.A. is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Director of Athletics at Bethlehem University. She has dedicated her career to sports development and education in Palestine.

• Faculty of Education, Department of Early Childhood Education
• Director of Athletics at Bethlehem University
• Lecturer in Physical Education and Sports Science

Research Interests: Her work focuses on the intersection of physical activity, gender dynamics, and personality development in female athletes. She pioneered research on how university-level sports programs shape female players' identities.

Academic Contributions: Her 2019 paper on physical activity's role in female athlete development was highlighted at the First Arab Women’s Sport Conference in Cairo.

Awards & Recognition:

• Teaching Excellence Certificate (AMIDEAST, 2010)
• Listed in Palestinian Women Experts Book (sports expertise)

Leadership Roles: Samar has held key positions in Palestinian sports organizations, including President of the Palestinian Universities Sport Federation and founder of the first Palestinian women’s football team.