Bachelor's degree
Training of competitive specialists proficient in modern sports technologies and new approaches
Opportunity to win an internal KNUS grant
KNUS provides an opportunity to obtain internal grants aimed at supporting applicants and partially or fully covering tuition fees. Candidates may apply to participate in the competitive selection process. Academic achievements, motivation, and applicants’ potential are taken into account when allocating grants.
Bachelor’s degree educational programs
6B11501 Coaching Activity (by Sports Disciplines)
Training competitive professionals who possess modern sports technologies and innovative approaches to organizing coaching activities, capable of improving athletes’ performance across sports disciplines.
Program objective
Training competitive professionals who possess modern sports technologies and innovative approaches to organizing coaching activities, capable of improving athletes’ performance across sports disciplines.
Career prospects
Sports Coach (by discipline)
Sports Training Specialist
Senior Coach
Sports Referee
Coach-Instructor
Instructor of Sports-Oriented Disciplines
Personal Trainer
Specialist in Rehabilitation Physical Training
Fitness Trainer
Sports Training Consultant
Fields of employment
Graduates are in demand in sports clubs, federations, and media and marketing agencies, where their management, analytical, and strategic skills enable the development of projects and brands.
Children and Youth Sports Schools
Specialized Olympic Reserve Schools
Sports clubs and federations by sport disciplines
National and regional teams
Fitness centers and sports and wellness complexes
Rehabilitation and wellness institutions
Sports governance bodies (sports departments of akimats, departments of physical culture and sports)
As individual entrepreneurs (personal trainers, author’s schools)
6B11502 Instructor-Methodologist in Sports and Wellness
Training highly qualified and competitive specialists with universal, general professional, and professional competencies, capable of carrying out instructor-methodological activities in the field of physical culture and mass sports and wellness activities.
Program objective
Formation of highly qualified and competitive specialists with universal, general professional and professional competencies, capable of carrying out instructional and methodological activities in the field of physical culture and mass physical culture and recreation work.
Career prospects
Sports club manager
Sports event organizer
Sports administrator
Head of sports organizations
Sports school methodologist
Fields of professional activity
Graduates are in demand in sports clubs, federations, and media and marketing agencies, where their management, analysis, and strategic skills help develop projects and brands.
Children and youth sports schools
Specialized Olympic reserve schools
Sports clubs and federations by sport disciplines
National and regional national teams
Fitness centers and sports and wellness complexes
Rehabilitation and wellness institutions
Sports governance bodies (sports departments of akimats, departments of physical culture and sports)
As individual entrepreneurs (personal trainers, author’s schools)
6B11503 Pedagogue-Coach in Qazaq Kuresi
Training pedagogues-coaches in Qazaq Kuresi who possess modern sports technologies and innovative approaches, and are capable of improving athletes’ performance through advanced training methods.
Program objective
Training pedagogues-coaches in Qazaq Kuresi who possess modern sports technologies and innovative approaches and are capable of improving athletes’ performance through advanced training methods.
Career prospects
Pedagogue-coach in Qazaq Kuresi
Instructor of sports-related disciplines (college)
Coach-instructor in national sports
Specialist in training athletes of national teams
Methodologist in Qazaq Kuresi
Civil servant in the field of physical culture and sports (sports departments of akimats and sports authorities)
Specialist in physical rehabilitation and adaptive physical culture
Head of a private training studio or sports section (as an individual entrepreneur)
Fields of professional activity
Graduates are in demand in sports clubs, federations, and media and marketing agencies, where their management, analysis, and strategic skills help develop projects and brands.
Children and youth sports schools
Specialized Olympic reserve schools and training centers
Sports clubs, federations, and associations in national wrestling styles, including Qazaq Kuresi
National and regional teams in wrestling and other combat sports
Fitness centers, sports and wellness complexes, schools, and sections operating in the field of national sports
Colleges and educational institutions implementing educational programs in physical culture and sports
Governance bodies and institutions in the field of physical culture and sports
Entrepreneurial activity as a personal trainer or founder of an author’s Qazaq Kuresi school or section
6B11504 Sports Rehabilitation
Training competitive and highly qualified specialists in the field of sports and physical rehabilitation who possess fundamental knowledge, practical skills, and interdisciplinary competencies necessary for organizing, implementing, and evaluating recovery and preventive physical activity programs in sports, educational, and wellness environments.
Program objective
Training competitive and highly qualified specialists in the field of sports and physical rehabilitation who possess fundamental knowledge, practical skills, and interdisciplinary competencies necessary for organizing, implementing, and evaluating recovery and preventive physical activity programs in sports, educational, and wellness environments.
Career prospects
Sports rehabilitation specialist
Coach for wellness and recovery programs
Instructor-methodologist in physical rehabilitation
Physical activity specialist in rehabilitation centers
Specialist in sports rehabilitation and recovery
Consultant on prevention of musculoskeletal disorders
Coordinator of physical recovery programs in sanatorium-resort and sports wellness institutions
Therapeutic exercise and functional training instructor
Fields of professional activity
Graduates are in demand in sports clubs, federations, and media and marketing agencies, where their management, analysis, and strategic skills help develop projects and brands.
Sports clubs and federations by sport disciplines
National and regional teams
Fitness centers and sports and wellness complexes
Private training clubs
Rehabilitation and wellness institutions
Sports governance bodies (sports departments of akimats, departments of physical culture and sports)
Rehabilitation and restorative physical culture centers
Sanatorium-resort organizations, fitness and wellness clubs
Sports boarding schools and special education institutions
Active longevity and healthy lifestyle centers
Supplementary education institutions in sports and wellness
Private practice and individual client support
NGO projects and social programs aimed at inclusivity and physical activity
6B11505 Esports
Training highly qualified athletes and coaches capable of effectively participating in esports competitions of various levels, organizing the training process, analyzing game strategies, ensuring psychological resilience and team development, as well as promoting and developing esports as a professional and social activity.
Program objective
Training competitive professionals equipped with a system of theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for professional activity in the field of esports, including the organization of training and competitive processes, development of game strategies, data analysis, team and project management, as well as the development of a personal brand and media presence in the context of the digital economy.
Career prospects
Esports coach
Esports club or team manager
Esports athlete (professional player)
Esports instructor in sports schools and centers
Esports team and match analyst
Youth engagement specialist in digital sports
Esports event and tournament organizer
Streamer, esports commentator (caster)
Specialist in physical and psychological training of esports athletes
Methodologist for esports training programs
Fields of professional activity
Graduates are in demand in sports clubs, federations, and media and marketing agencies, where their management, analysis, and strategic skills help develop projects and brands.
Specialized esports schools and training centers
Centers for digital sports and innovative sports disciplines
Organizations that conduct tournaments, championships, and other esports events
Fitness centers and sports and wellness institutions with a “digital sports” focus
Governance bodies in the field of physical culture, sports, and youth policy
Private coaching practices, streaming, and analytics studios
Media companies and platforms working with esports content
Startups and commercial organizations developing products and services for the esports industry
6В01403 – Teacher-coach in table sports (togyzkumalak, chess)
The purpose of the educational program is to train of teachers-coaches who are proficient in modern educational technologies and new learning approaches, able to improve the results of athletes with the help of advanced sports technologies.
Program objective
The purpose of the educational program is to train of teachers-coaches who are proficient in modern educational technologies and new learning approaches, able to improve the results of athletes with the help of advanced sports technologies.
Career prospects
Physical Education Teacher
Teacher-Coach in Togyzqumalaq
Teacher-Coach in Chess
Coach-Instructor in Togyzqumalaq and Chess
Sports Instructor
Methodologist in Physical Education and Sports
Sports Event Organizer
Head of Sports Clubs and Sections
Specialist in Intellectual and Inclusive Sports
Fields of employment
Graduates are in demand in sports clubs, federations, and media and marketing agencies, where their management, analytical, and strategic skills enable the development of projects and brands.
General education schools
Children and Youth Sports Schools (CYSS)
Specialized sports schools and clubs
Continuing education organizations
Sports federations and sports organizations
Intellectual and inclusive sports centers
Technical and vocational education institutions
Physical education and sports institutions
Organizations responsible for conducting sports events and competitions
6В01406 – Adaptive Physical Education Teacher
Training of highly qualified and competitive adaptive physical education teachers in modern society who have universal, general and professional competencies in the field of pedagogical and sports -recreational activities.
Program objective
Training of highly qualified and competitive adaptive physical education teachers in modern society who have universal, general and professional competencies in the field of pedagogical and sports -recreational activities.
Career prospects
Adaptive Physical Education Teacher
Physical Education Teacher in Inclusive Education Settings
Adaptive Physical Education Specialist
Therapeutic Physical Training Instructor (Physical Therapy Instructor)
Physical Rehabilitation Specialist
Adaptive Sports Coach
Methodologist in Adaptive Physical Education
Specialist in Rehabilitation and Correctional Centers
Consultant in Health-Enhancing and Adaptive Physical Activity
Lecturer of Physical Education, Sports and Adaptive Education Disciplines
Fields of employment
Graduates are in demand in educational organizations, sports and wellness institutions, and rehabilitation centers. Their professional expertise enables them to support the physical development, social adaptation, and rehabilitation of individuals with special educational needs.
General education schools implementing inclusive education
Special (correctional) schools and boarding schools
Preschool education organizations and early childhood development centers
Children and Youth Sports Schools (CYSS)
Adaptive sports clubs and sections
Rehabilitation centers and medical wellness institutions
Social support and assistance centers for persons with disabilities
Physical fitness and wellness complexes, and fitness centers
Paralympic and Deaflympic sports organizations
Continuing education organizations and sports and recreation centers
Research, methodological, and educational institutions in the field of physical education and sports
Government bodies responsible for education, physical education, and sports
Public organizations and foundations working with individuals with special educational needs
Self-employment and entrepreneurship opportunities (adaptive physical education instructor, physical rehabilitation specialist, wellness program coordinator)
6В01407 – Physical Culture and Sport (IP)
The purpose of the educational program «Physical Culture and Sport» is to promote the achievement of the sustainable development Goals of the Republic of Kazakhstan to improve society and provide quality education through the training of physical culture teachers and sports coaches at the level of world standards.
Program objective
The purpose of the educational program «Physical Culture and Sport» is to promote the achievement of the sustainable development Goals of the Republic of Kazakhstan to improve society and provide quality education through the training of physical culture teachers and sports coaches at the level of world standards.
Career prospects
Physical Education Teacher
Sports Coach (by Sport Discipline)
Youth Sports Coach-Instructor
Physical Education and Sports Instructor
Specialist in Physical Education and Wellness Activities
Methodologist in Physical Education and Sports
Adaptive Physical Education Specialist
Specialist in Sports Training and Performance Monitoring
Sports Projects and Events Manager
Specialist in Sports Rehabilitation and Wellness
Lecturer of Physical Education and Sports Disciplines
Researcher and Scientific Specialist in Physical Education and Sports
Fields of employment
Graduates of the Educational Program «Physical Education and Sports» are highly востребованы in educational institutions, sports organizations, the fitness industry, and the health and wellness sector. Their professional competencies enable them to carry out teaching, coaching, organizational, managerial, and health-enhancing activities.
General secondary schools, lyceums, and gymnasiums
Children and Youth Sports Schools (CYSS)
Specialized sports boarding schools and sports colleges
Sports clubs and sport-specific federations
National, regional, and youth national teams
Physical fitness and wellness complexes and sports centers
Fitness clubs, wellness centers, and gyms
Adaptive physical education and inclusive sports centers
Rehabilitation and wellness institutions
Continuing education and sports recreation organizations
Higher and secondary educational institutions specializing in physical education and sports
Research and scientific-methodological organizations in the field of physical education and sports
Government bodies responsible for education, physical education, and sports
Sports event management and mass sports promotion centers
Self-employment and entrepreneurship opportunities (personal trainer, fitness instructor, sports consultant, organizer of sports and wellness programs)
6B11506 “Sports Industry Management and Data Analytics”
Training specialists in physical culture and sport management with competencies in data analytics and sports industry process management
Program objective
Training specialists in the management of physical culture and sports with competencies in data analytics and process management within the sports industry
Career prospects
sports organization manager
sports project manager
sports development specialist
sports marketing specialist
sports analyst
sports facility manager
sponsorship and partnership manager
expert in sports industry management
Fields of professional activity
Course catalog
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