Degree: BACHELOR
Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
ECTS: 240
Fields of study: Physical Culture, Health Maintenance, Training Activities
Languages of instruction: Russian, English (on request)

DESCRIPTION

The aim of the programme is to prepare a competitive graduate in the field of physical culture and sports in the Russian Federation who possesses the necessary personal qualities for the future profession in accordance with the requirements of the labour market and who is able to perceive and form the basis of specialised knowledge in the field of physical education and sports training, to set and implement professional activities. The graduate also possesses organisational, applied and motor skills in the field of various sports and constantly focuses on a conscious healthy lifestyle.

AIMS

training activity:
•    developing and implementing educational programmes of basic general, secondary general, secondary vocational, and supplementary vocational education, as well as vocational training and supplementary education for children and adults in the field of physical culture and sports.

research activity:
•    planning and conducting research work of theoretical and experimental nature in order to identify methods for improving the effectiveness of activities in the field of physical culture and sports.

recreational activity:
•    developing and implementing programmes of fitness and mass sports activities and programmes in the field of fitness and sports services.

coaching activity:
•    developing and implementing programmes of sports training.

organisational and methodological activity:
•    developing and implementing activities for organisational and methodological support of fitness and mass sports.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the course the student should be able to:
•    implement prospective and operational planning, accounting, monitoring and analysis of the results of the training process and competitive activities at all stages of sports training;
•    implement forms, means and methods for organising and conducting learning, educational and training processes in preparation of athletes;
•    implement an individual approach in sports training;
•    apply means and methods for preventing injuries and diseases during sports training, organise restorative activities, taking into account the specifics of a sport, the age and gender of students, including with the use of methods of restorative and sports massage;
•    apply the system of selection and sports orientation in a chosen sport using modern methods for identifying anthropometric, physical and mental characteristics of students;
•    supervise and manage the competitive activities of athletes;
•    develop educational and methodological support for the implementation of the educational programme;
•    apply pedagogically justified forms, methods, means, and techniques of organising and conducting students’ educational activities during the educational process;
•    define and apply forms, methods and means of monitoring and assessing the process and results of mastering the educational programme;
•    plan and conduct fitness and mass sports activities, as well as organise leisure activities and active recreation in organisations of various types;
•    applying general strengthening and recreational activities to maintain health, including hardening, massage and a healthy diet;
•    plan and coordinate educational, training and methodological processes for those involved in sports;
•    organise methodological support for those involved in physical education and sports;
•    manage the organisation and refereeing of sports competitions;
•    organise the work of specialists in anti-doping support;
•    plan and coordinate activities and work completion based on the aims and objectives of an organisation involved in physical education and sports.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates are able to implement training activities in educational organisations of basic general and secondary general education, as well as in supplementary general education and secondary vocational programmes, supplementary vocational training programmes. Graduates are also employed in various educational organisations implementing activities in physical education and sports.