Physical Training and Sport
49.03.01 In English and Russian
Level of education Bachelor
Type of instruction Full-time
Duration 4 years
Programme description
- The bachelor’s programme ‘Physical Training and Sport’ is unique in the present-day educational space. The academic programme is unique in: its interdisciplinary approach to the study of coaching, teaching and health-forming activities; and the involvement of well-known athletes, coaches and representatives of sports federations in the teaching of practical courses
- Graduates of the programme will acquire practical skills and knowledge in the field of: sports selection of talented children and young people; application of sports and pedagogical methods for active formation of an individual’s health; promotion of healthy lifestyle principles and values of physical culture; and anti-doping support
- The programme is designed to train bachelor’s students who will: be competitive in the labour market; have the requisite universal and professional competences; be fully functional in the professional fields of education, science, physical culture and sport; be ready for career development, and social and professional mobility; and have the knowledge and requisite skills in accordance with their area of study
- The academic programme has been designed taking into account professional standards and the views of employers (professional communities) on the compliance of graduates' competencies and job functions in their professional activities
The programme is recommended to those who would like to:
- engage in teaching and coaching
- work in educational institutions at different levels, including in organisations that train athletes
Main courses
- Introduction to the Main Field of Study, Physical Training
- History of Physical Culture and Sports
- Theory and Methods of Physical Training
- Sports Theory
- Pedagogy of Physical Training
- Methods of Teaching Physical Training in Educational Institutions
- Fundamentals of Modelling Health and Fitness Activities in Preschool and School Education
- Psychology of Physical Training and Sport
- Sociology of Physical Training and Sport
- Hygienic Fundamentals of Physical Training and Sports Activities
- Natural-Science Fundamentals of Physical Training and Sport
- Propaganda and PR in the Field of Physical Training and Sport
- Legal Support of Professional Activities in Physical Training and Sport
- Theory and Methods of the Chosen Sport
- Technologies of Physical Training in the Chosen Sport
- Gymnastics
- Track and Field Athletics
- Skiing
- Swimming
- Sports and Outdoor Games
- Theoretical Fundamentals of Fitness
- Extracurricular Work and Additional Physical Education
- Fundamentals of Sports Judge Activities
- Fundamentals of Management of Physical Training and Sport
- Fundamentals of Anti-Doping Control
- Preparation for Competitive Activities and Implementation of Standards of the All-Russian Physical Culture Training Programme ‘Ready for Labour and Defence’
- Sports Selection and Prediction of Results in the Chosen Sport
- Fundamentals of Sports Medicine
- Human Anatomy
- Human Biochemistry
- Human Physiology
Our advantages
- While studying, students have an opportunity to play for St Petersburg University sports teams in Russian and international competitions.
- Graduates can be engaged in teaching and coaching.
- Graduates can work in educational institutions at various levels, including organisations that train athletes.
Career opportunities
- Physical education teacher
- Coach of the chosen sport
- Teacher of additional education
- Instructor
- Referee / umpire