Academic Staff

June 25, 2026, 6:06 p.m.
Amena Fareeq Saleh (Master)
Assistant Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer in physiology of sports

Sport Games Department
College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
University of Duhok

  • 2015 MSc in physiology of sports, University of Tehran, Iran.
  • 2009 BSc in physical education, University of Duhok, Iraq.

After I got master in 2015 and started the teaching as assistant teacher in the following subjects:

2015-2026 Swimming

2017-2018 gymnastic

2020-2022 Anatomy and Fitness

2021-2022 Fencing

2025-2026 Fencing

2025-2026 Sport Medicine

Professional and Academic Experience

  • Assistant Lecturer | College of Physical Education, University of Duhok (2015 – Present)
  • Swimming Coach | University of Duhok Academy, College of Physical Education (2021 – Present)
  • Vice President | Duhok Women’s Sports Club (2023 – 2025)
  • Swimming Coach | Pires Academy, Duhok Governorate (2017 – 2019)
  • Fitness Trainer | Rizgar Women's Fitness Center, Duhok Governorate (2016 – 2017)
  • Swimming Coach | Sewan Women's Swimming Center, Duhok Governorate (2012 – 2013)

Athletic Career

  • Competitive Fencer | Duhok and Sanhareb Sports Clubs (2007 – 2010)
  • Competitive Volleyball Player | Gara Sports Club (2002 – 2012)

Professional Development, Certifications, and Athletic Achievements

Actively participated in various specialized training programs, academic workshops, and competitive championships, earning the following credentials:

  • Apr. 2018: Life Skills and Personal Development Workshop, Duhok Governorate.
  • Aug. 2017: Bodybuilding Coaching Certification (Awarded Distinction/Excellent Grade), Duhok Governorate.
  • Dec. 2016: Pedagogy and Research Methodology Program (Six-month intensive), University of Duhok.
  • Dec. 2012: First-Degree Volleyball Referee Certification, Erbil Governorate.
  • Jun. 2010: Second-Degree Volleyball Referee Certification, Duhok Governorate.
  • Oct. 2009: Bronze Medalist (Fighting/Kumite, Senior Category, +65 kg), 1st Kurdistan Women's Championship.
  • Oct. 2009: Bronze Medalist (Kata, Senior Category), 1st Kurdistan Women's Championship.
  • Apr. 2009: Class "C" Fencing Coaching Certification, Duhok Governorate.
  • Aug. 2008: Volleyball Coaching Certification Course, Duhok Governorate.
  • May 2008: Fencing Refereeing Certification (Awarded Distinction/Excellent Grade), Duhok Governorate.
  • May 2008: International Table Tennis Training for Para-Athletes (Athletes with Disabilities), Tehran, Iran.

Research

1- Investigation the Effect of HIE on Predictive Markers of Cardiovascular Disease in Overweight Girls.

2-The effect of special strength exercises based on parallel training (Circuit Training) in developing some physiological variables and achieving 100 breaststroke swimming for young people.

physiology of sports, Swimming, Training science

, Fitness, Sports psychology, Sports Biomechanics