Department of Sports Education and Applied Sciences
The Department of Sports Education and Applied Sciences carries out educational, teaching and methodological, and research activities. The Department provides professional training for future educators through the IP, APE, and CHESS educational programmes, applying an interdisciplinary approach that integrates linguistic, psychological, pedagogical, and methodological components of professional education.
Mission of the Department
To ensure high-quality training of educators in the fields of physical education and sports, adaptive physical education, and mind sports through the integration of linguistic, psychological, pedagogical, and methodological training, in alignment with the development strategy of KNUS.
Key Objectives of the Department
To implement and continuously improve the IP, APE, and CHESS educational programmes in accordance with contemporary requirements for teacher education and professional training.
To provide students with comprehensive linguistic, psychological, pedagogical, and methodological training.
To develop and integrate innovative educational technologies and modern teaching methodologies into the learning process.
To organise and coordinate teaching and methodological activities related to the disciplines offered by the Department.
To initiate, organise, and conduct scientific research in the Department’s specialised fields.
To organise career guidance and educational activities aimed at supporting students’ personal and professional development.
To establish and strengthen cooperation with educational institutions, sports organisations, employers, and professional internship providers.