About Me
Dr. Muhammad Zahid Mahmood
Dr. Muhammad Zahid Mahmood is a Lecturer in Physical Education and Sports Sciences at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan, with a Ph.D. in Physical Education from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. His academic specialisation encompasses Sports Sociology, Sports Psychology, Athletic Performance, Sports Biomechanics, Sports Coaching, and Physical Fitness.
Dr. Mahmood is an active researcher whose scholarly work explores the social, psychological, physical, and performance dimensions of sport and physical activity. His research addresses areas including athletes’ psychological well-being, sports participation, physical fitness, athletic performance, coaching, biomechanics, sports infrastructure, and health promotion. His scholarly record includes publications in national and international journals, including research published in Q1-ranked journals.
He has substantial experience in university teaching, research methodology, quantitative data analysis, academic writing, curriculum development, student mentoring, and research supervision. He has supervised undergraduate research projects across diverse areas of sports sciences and physical education.
Dr. Mahmood has also actively contributed to student research supervision, overseeing 50 BS-level research projects across sports performance, physical fitness, coaching, sports psychology, nutrition, physical activity, and health.
In addition to teaching and research, he has served as a reviewer for journals including PLOS ONE, participated in academic conferences and professional training programmes, and contributed to academic and co-curricular activities at the university level. He is also an author of books on competitive examination preparation.
In addition to his teaching and research responsibilities, Dr. Mahmood contributes to the academic community through peer-review activities, conference participation, professional development, and university committees. His broader academic interests are centred on advancing evidence-based physical education, promoting sports participation, and strengthening the role of sport in physical, psychological, and social well-being.
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1. Mahmood, M. Z.; Farooq, A.; Ashraf, M. 2021. “Satisfaction Level of Athletes Regarding Sports Facilities at College Level in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.” International Research Journal of Education and Innovation 2. https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=17942646343081289723&hl=en&oi=scholarr
2. 2022. 2011. “Fitness Level of Students of University of Education Lahore.” The Shield: Research Journal of Physical Education & Sports Science 0. Mahmood, M. Z.; Khan, S. A.; Farooq, A.
3. 2024. 2010. “Impact of Post-COVID-19 Pandemic on Social Interaction of Higher Secondary Students of District Korangi Creek, Karachi.” Remittances Review 4. Shah, F.-u.-H.; Qambrani, M. R.; Ansari, M. A.; Mahmood, M. Z.; Khaskheli, N. A.; Laghari, A. A.; Ullah, K.; Mehmood, M.; Karim, Z.
4. 2024. 2010. “An Investigation on the Status of the Sports Infrastructure in the Degree Colleges of Sindh.” Remittances Review 4. Laghari, A. A.; Soomro, J. A.; Ansari, A.; Leghari, F. A.; Khaskheli, N. A.; Bhati, G. A.; Mahmood, M. Z.; Ismail, M.; Shah, S. A.
5. 2024. 0000. “Impact of Sports on Psychological Well-Being of University Athletes and Non-Athletes in Punjab.” Migration Letters 0. Mahmood, M. Z.; Soomro, J. A.; Ansari, A.; Khaskheli, N. A.; Laghari, A. A.; Karim, Z.; Mehmood, M.; Ullah, K.; Akram, M.
6. 2024. 0000. “The Role of Assistive Technology and Biomechanics in Supporting Physical Activity for Students with Physical Disabilities.” Al-Aijaz Research Journal of Islamic Studies & Humanities 4. Mahmood, M. Z.; Noreen, Z.; Khanam, L.
7. 2026. 0000. “Parental Support and Its Role in Promoting Sports Participation and Healthy Lifestyle Habits among Children.” AL-JAMEI Research Journal 2. Mahmood, M. Z.; Abbas, M. S.; Darya, M. H.; Ahmed, N.
8. 2025. 0000. “The Effect of Morning Walk on Diabetes Patients.” Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review 4. Mahmood, M. Z.; Khaskheli, N. A.; Khan, S. A.
9. 2023. 0000. “Impact of Anxiety on the Performance of University Athletes.” Al-Mahdi Research Journal (MRJ) 1. Mahmood, M. Z.; Shahbaz, M.; Ashraf, M.
10. 2025. 0000. “The Impact of Sports on Personality Development among University Students.” THE SKY-International Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (IJPESS) 2. Mahmood, M. Z.; Khan, S. A.; Gula, L. P.
11. 2025. 0000. “Impact of Physical Fitness on Academic Success of University Students.” AL-HAYAT Research Journal (AHRJ) 2. Mahmood, M. Z.; Haider, I.; Khan, S. A.
12. 2021. 0000. “Relationship of Learning Environment and Academic Achievement: A Case Study of Health and Physical Education Students.” The Spark: A HEC Recognized Journal 0. Arif, T.; Akbar, W.; Mehmood, M. Z.; Khan, A. A.
13. 2022. 0000. “Importance of Physical Education at the University Level.” AL-MEHDI Research Journal of Arts and Humanities 1. Mahmood, M. Z.; Farooq, A.; Ashraf, M.
14. 2025. 0000. “The Role of Biomechanics in Enhancing Athletic Performance.” Al-Aijaz Research Journal of Islamic Studies & Humanities 1. Mahmood, M. Z.; Khaskheli, N. A.; Noreen, Z.
15. 2023. 0000. “The Effect of Warm-Up on Performance and Injury Risk in Tug-of-War Athletes.” Journal of Academic Research and Humanities 3. Mahmud, M. Z.; Shahbaz, M.; Ashraf, M.
16. 2025. 0000. “Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Effective Sports Coaching.” Physical Education, Health, and Social Sciences 4. Zakir, A.; Mahmood, M. Z.; Khaskheli, N. A.; Aslam, M.
17. 2025. 0000. “Effects of Plyometric Training on Jump Performance in Basketball Players.” AL-JAMEI Research Journal 3. Shah, S. A.; Mahmood, M. Z.; Mushtaq, T.
18. 2026. 0000. “Effects of Shuttle Training on Agility, Flexibility, and Reaction Time among School-Level Basketball Players.” AL-HAYAT Research Journal (AHRJ) 2. Mahmood, M. Z.; Haider, I.; Bukhari, S. M.
19. 2026. 0000. “The Role of Sports in Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle among University Students.” Al-Aijaz Research Journal of Islamic Studies & Humanities 1. Zahid, M. Z. M. D. M.; Ahmed, N. A. K. D. N.; Haider, I. H. I.
20. 2021. 0000. “Satisfaction Level of Athletes Regarding Sports Facilities at College Level in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.” International Research Journal of Education and Innovation 3. Mahmood, M. Z.; Farooq, A.; Ashraf, M.
21. 2025. 0000. “Exploring the Relationship between Physical Activity and Social Interaction in School-Aged Children.” Physical Education, Health, and Social Sciences 4. Mahmood, M. Z.; Khan, S. A.; Ammar, T.
22. 2025. 0000. “Harassment and Safety Concerns as Barriers to Women's Sports Participation in Public Spaces in Pakistan.” Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review 2. Mahmood, M. Z.; Khan, S. A.
23. 2021. 0000. “Organizational Issues in the Field of Sports at the High School Level.” The Spark: A HEC Recognized Journal 0. Saba, M.; Roman, S.; Ijaz, M.; Mahmood, M. Z.
24. 2025. 0000. “The Role of Administrative Leadership in Implementing Safety Measures in Public Universities.” Physical Education, Health, and Social Sciences 4. Mahmood, M. Z.; Khaskheli, N. A.; Aslam, M.
25. 2021. 0000. “Key to Success: Competitive Exam & Interview PPSC, FPSC, KPSC, BPSC, SPSC, GAT.” Mahmood, Muhammad Zahid
26. 2026. 0000. “Key to Success: Competitive Exam & Interview.” Mahmood, Muhammad Zahid
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in the year 1975 by upgrading historical institute of the Jamia Abbasia.
