Physical Education and Sports


Field of pedagogical science aimed at training specialists, with a body of knowledge about the pedagogy and psychology of sport, coaching and organizational activities.


Academic degree: Bachelor of Education 

Code and name of the educational program: 6B01401 “Physical Education and Sports” 

Elective subjects:   

After school: Creative Exam 1, Creative Exam 2
After college: Creative Exam, Fundamentals of Pedagogy and Psychology

Form and duration of studying:       

Full-time (after school) – 4 years     
On the basis of TPE (after college) full-time, shortened – 3 years 
On the basis of HE (after university) full-time, shortened – 2 years

Description of the educational program:

The specialty “Physical Education and Sports” involves the professional training of specialists in physical education and sports, including theoretical knowledge and practical skills. This specialty is designed for those who want to work in the field of physical culture, sport and health.

The main areas of study within the specialty “Physical Education and Sports” include:

  •  the physical preparation and training of athletes;
  •  theoretical and practical aspects of pedagogical work in the field of physical culture and sports;
  •  developing and organizing sporting events;
  •  health-improvement and rehabilitation work with the population of different ages and levels of physical fitness.

Training includes the study of various subjects such as physiology, anatomy, psychology, methods of teaching physical education and sport, theory and history of physical education and sport, sports medicine, etc. However, most attention is paid to the practical training of specialists, which includes participation in trainings, competitions and other activities related to physical culture and sports.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the specialty “Physical Education and Sports” can work in various areas related to physical education and sports, such as fitness clubs, sports clubs, children’s sports schools, professional sports teams, educational institutions, etc. They may engage in coaching activities, organize and conduct training and competitions, develop physical training programs, work with professional athletes, and engage in scientific and scientific-methodological activities in the field of physical education.

6B01401 Physical Education and Sports