The Institute of Sport and Physical Training concentrates on providing training and education of professional and academic qualifications in sport, fitness and recreation sectors. It comprises 5 departments staffed with 60 individuals – teachers and coaches – well known across and beyond the Penza Region. Thanks to experienced teaching and coaching staff it contributes to educating outstanding athletes who can successfully compete in the Olympic Games, World and European Championships.

The institute is famous for its excellent facilities: indoor sports halls, gyms equipped with various exercise machines for weightlifting, powerlifting, and general fitness, a swimming pool, a stadium, a football pitch. It is also stocked with sport equipment for skiing and sport games. Regular physical education classes for university students are always dynamic and exciting.

All through the academic year, the institute offers participation in various sport games, contests and recreational activities. While studying, many students take part in amateur sport competitions, from regional to international ones. It is an excellent opportunity for students to develop sound health habits and find new friends.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Bachelor

     Physical Education for Learners with Health Problems (Adapted Physical Education)
     Physical Training
     Teacher Training: Physical Training

Master

     Teacher Training: Physical Training

Post-graduate

     Physical Education, Sports Training, Recreative and Adaptive Physical Training

DEPARTMENTS

Cyclic Sports
Gymnastics and Sport Games
Physical Education
Sport and Physical Training
Theoretical Foundations of Physical Education and Sports

CONTACTS

Dr. Yurii Tikhonov
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
Director of the Institute of Sport and Physical Training

37 Lermontova Street, building 14, office 107
Tel.: +7 (8412) 20-35-20
E-mail: ffkpqpu@mail.ru

Dr. Svetlana Chistyakova
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
Deputy Director for Academic Affairs

Dr. Olesya Serova
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
Deputy Director for Youth Policy

Dr. Vera Belyaeva
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
Deputy Director for Research and Innovation

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