Bachelor's Degree
Training competitive specialists who have mastered modern sports technologies and new approaches.
Opportunity to receive a KNUS internal grant
KNUS offers the opportunity to receive internal grants aimed at supporting applicants and covering tuition fees partially or in full. Applicants may submit an application to participate in the competitive selection process. Academic achievements, motivation, and potential of the applicants are taken into account when awarding grants.
Bachelor's degree educational programs
6B11501 Coaching Activity (by sports)
Training competitive professionals who have mastered modern sports technologies and innovative approaches to organizing coaching activities, capable of increasing the performance of athletes in various sports.
Program objective
Training competitive professionals who have mastered modern sports technologies and innovative approaches to organizing coaching activities, capable of increasing the performance of athletes in various sports.
Career prospects
Sports coach (by sports)
Sports training specialist
Head coach
Sports Referee
Coach-Instructor
Instructor in Sports Disciplines
Personal Trainer
Specialist in Therapeutic Physical Culture
Fitness Trainer
Sports Training Consultant
Employment Sectors
Graduates are in demand in sports clubs, federations, as well as media and marketing agencies, where their managerial, 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
National and Regional National Teams
Fitness Centers and Sports-Recreation Complexes
Rehabilitation and Wellness Institutions
Sports Management Bodies (Akimat Sports Departments, Physical Culture and Sports Divisions)
As a Private Entrepreneur (personal trainers, private schools)
6B11502 Instructor-Methodologist in Physical Culture and Sports
To train highly qualified and competitive specialists with universal, general professional, and professional competencies capable of carrying out instructional-methodological activities in the field of physical culture and mass physical culture-recreation work.
Program Goal
To form highly qualified and competitive specialists with universal, general professional, and professional competencies capable of carrying out instructional-methodological activities in the field of physical culture and mass physical culture-recreation work.
Career Prospects
Sports Club Manager
Organizer of sports events
Sports administrator
Head of sports organizations
Methodologist of a sports school
Fields of professional activity
Graduates are in demand in sports clubs, federations, as well as in media and marketing agencies where management, analysis, and strategy skills help develop projects and brands.
Children and youth sports schools
Specialized Olympic reserve schools
Sports clubs and federations by sport
National and regional national teams
Fitness centers and sports and health complexes
Rehabilitation and wellness institutions
Sports management bodies (sports departments of akimats, departments of physical culture and sports)
As an individual entrepreneur (private coaches, author's schools)
6B11503 Teacher-coach in Qazaq Kuresi
Training of teacher-coaches in Qazaq Kuresi who have mastered modern sports technologies and innovative approaches, and are capable of increasing the performance of athletes through advanced training methodologies.
Goal of the program
Training of teacher-coaches in Qazaq Kuresi who have mastered modern sports technologies and innovative approaches, and are capable of increasing the performance of athletes through advanced training methodologies.
Career prospects
Teacher-coach in Qazaq Kuresi
Teacher of sports disciplines (college)
Coach-instructor in national sports
Specialist in the preparation of national team athletes
Methodologist in Qazaq Kuresi
Civil servant in the field of physical culture and sports (sports departments of akimats and sports agencies)
Specialist in physical rehabilitation and adaptive physical education
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, as well as media and marketing agencies where management, analytical, and strategic skills help in developing projects and brands.
Children's and youth sports schools
Specialized schools and training centers for the Olympic reserve
Sports clubs, federations, and associations for national wrestling styles, including Qazaq Kuresi
National and regional national teams in wrestling and other types of martial arts
Fitness centers, sports and health complexes, schools and sections working in the field of national sports
Colleges and educational institutions implementing educational programs in the field of physical culture and sports
Management bodies and institutions in the field of physical culture and sports
Entrepreneurial activity as a private coach or founder of an author's school or section of Qazaq Kuresi
6B11504 Sports Rehabilitation
Training competitive and highly qualified specialists in the field of sports and physical rehabilitation who possess the fundamental knowledge, practical skills, and interdisciplinary competencies necessary for organizing, implementing, and evaluating physical activity recovery and prevention programs in sports, educational, and health environments.
Program objective
Training competitive and highly qualified specialists in the field of sports and physical rehabilitation who possess the fundamental knowledge, practical skills, and interdisciplinary competencies necessary for organizing, implementing, and evaluating physical activity recovery and prevention programs in sports, educational, and health environments.
Career prospects
Specialist in sports rehabilitation
Coach for health and recovery programs
Instructor-methodologist in physical rehabilitation
Specialist in physical activity in rehabilitation centers
Specialist in sports rehabilitation and recovery
Consultant on the prevention of musculoskeletal system diseases
Coordinator of physical recovery programs in sanatorium-resort and sports-wellness institutions
Instructor in therapeutic physical training and functional exercises
Fields of professional activity
Graduates are in demand in sports clubs, federations, as well as media and marketing agencies, where their management, analysis, and strategic planning skills help in the development of projects and brands.
Sports clubs and federations by sport type
National and regional national teams
Fitness centers and sports-wellness complexes
Private training clubs
Rehabilitation and wellness institutions
Sports management bodies (sports departments of akimats, departments of physical culture and sports)
Rehabilitation and recovery physical training centers
Sanatorium-resort organizations, fitness and wellness clubs
Sports boarding schools and specialized educational institutions
Centers for active longevity and healthy lifestyle
Additional education institutions in the field of sports and wellness
Private practice and individual client support
NGO projects and social programs focused on inclusion and physical activity
6B11505 Esports
Training of highly qualified athletes and coaches capable of effective participation in esports competitions of various levels, organizing the training process, analyzing game strategies, ensuring psychological stability and team interaction, as well as promoting and developing esports as a professional and social activity.
Goal of the program
Training of competitive specialists possessing a system of theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for professional activity in the field of esports, including organizing training and competition processes, developing game strategies, data analysis, team and project management, as well as developing personal brand and media presence in the conditions 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
Specialist in Youth Work for Digital Sports
Organizer of Esports Events and Tournaments
Streamer, Esports Commentator (Caster)
Specialist in Physical and Psychological Training for Esports Athletes
Methodologist for Esports Educational Programs
Fields of Professional Activity
Graduates are in demand in sports clubs, federations, as well as media and marketing agencies where management, analytical, and strategic skills help develop projects and brands.
Specialized Esports Schools and Training Centers
Centers for Digital Sports and Innovative Sports Disciplines
Organizations Hosting Tournaments, Championships, and Other Esports Events
Fitness Centers and Sports-Recreation Facilities with a "Digital Sports" Direction
Management Bodies in the Field of Physical Culture, Sports, and Youth Policy
Private Coaching Practices, Streaming, and Analytical Studios
Media Companies and Platforms Working with Esports Content
Startups and Commercial Organizations Developing Products and Services for the Esports Industry
6B11506 Sports Industry Management and Data Analysis
Training specialists with competencies in data analysis in the field of physical culture and sports and management of processes in the sports industry
Program Goal
Training specialists with competencies in data analysis in the field of physical culture and sports and management of processes in the sports industry
Career prospects
Head of an organization in the field of physical culture and sports
Deputy Head (for financial and organizational activities)
Deputy Head (for core activities)
Head of a structural unit (department, division, service) in the sports sector
Analyst for esports teams and matches
Head of the national team
Head of an organization providing scientific and methodological support
Deputy Head of an organization (for financial and organizational activities)
Deputy Head of an organization (for core activities)
Methodologist in the field of physical culture and sports
Specialist in scientific, methodological, and analytical support for sports
Sports analyst
Sports project manager
Sports marketing specialist
Sports facility administrator / manager
Sports development specialist
Sponsorship and partnership manager
Expert in the field of sports management
Areas of professional activity
Organizations in the field of physical culture and sports
State bodies and subordinate organizations in the sports sector
Quasi-public sector in the field of physical culture and sports
Organizations providing scientific, methodological, and analytical support for sports
Organizations for the management and operation of sports infrastructure
Commercial organizations in the sports industry
Digital and information-analytical projects in the sports sector
International and national non-governmental organizations in the sports sector
6B01403 – Educator-coach in board games (Togyzkumalak, chess)
The goal of the educational program is to train educator-coaches who have mastered modern educational technologies and new teaching methods, and who are capable of improving athletes' performance with the help of advanced sports technologies.
Program goal
The goal of the educational program is to train teacher-coaches who have mastered modern educational technologies and new teaching methods, and who are capable of improving athletes' results 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
Organizer of sports events
Head of sports clubs and sections
Specialist in intellectual and inclusive sports
Fields of employment
Graduates are in demand in sports clubs, federations, as well as media and marketing agencies, where their managerial, analytical, and strategic skills allow them to develop projects and brands.
General education schools
Children and Youth Sports Schools (CYSS)
Specialized sports schools and clubs
Supplementary education organizations
Sports federations and sports organizations
Centers for intellectual and inclusive sports
Technical and vocational education organizations
Physical education and sports institutions
Organizations responsible for conducting sports events and competitions
6B01406 – Adaptive Physical Education Teacher
To train highly qualified and competitive adaptive physical education teachers who possess universal, general professional, and professional competencies in the field of pedagogical and sports-recreational activities, and who are adaptable in modern society.
Program objective
To train highly qualified and competitive educators in adapted physical education who possess universal, general professional, and professional competencies in the field of pedagogical and sports-recreational activities in modern society.
Career prospects
Adapted Physical Education Educator
Physical Education Teacher in inclusive education settings
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Therapeutic Physical Education Instructor (TPE Instructor)
Physical Rehabilitation Specialist
Coach in adapted sports
Adapted Physical Education Methodologist
Specialist in rehabilitation and correction centers
Consultant on wellness and adapted physical activity
Lecturer in physical education, sports, and adapted education disciplines
Fields of employment
Graduates are in demand in educational organizations, sports-recreational institutions, and rehabilitation centers. Their professional competencies enable them to ensure 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
Pre-school educational organizations and early childhood development centers
Children and Youth Sports Schools (CYSS)
Clubs and sections for adapted sports
Rehabilitation centers and therapeutic-recreational institutions
Social support and assistance centers for persons with disabilities
Physical culture and health complexes and fitness centers
Paralympic and Deaflympic sports organizations
Supplementary education organizations and sports-recreational centers
Scientific-methodological and educational institutions in the field of physical culture and sports
State bodies responsible for education, physical culture, and sports
Public organizations and foundations working with individuals with special educational needs
Self-employment and entrepreneurial opportunities (adapted physical education instructor, physical rehabilitation specialist, wellness program coordinator)
6B01407 – Physical Culture and Sports (EP)
The goal of the 'Physical Culture and Sports' educational program is to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the Republic of Kazakhstan regarding quality education and societal improvement by training physical education teachers and sports coaches at the level of world standards.
Program goal
The goal of the 'Physical Culture and Sports' educational program is to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the Republic of Kazakhstan regarding quality education and societal improvement by training physical education teachers and sports coaches at the level of world standards.
Career prospects
Physical education teacher
Sports coach (by sport)
Coach-instructor for children's and youth sports
Physical culture and sports instructor
Specialist in physical culture and wellness services
Methodologist in physical culture and sports
Adapted physical education specialist
Specialist in sports training and performance monitoring
Manager of sports projects and events
Sports rehabilitation and wellness specialist
Lecturer in physical culture and sports disciplines
Researcher and specialist in the field of physical culture and sports
Fields of employment
Graduates of the 'Physical Culture and Sports' educational program are in demand in educational institutions, sports organizations, the fitness industry, as well as in the healthcare and wellness sectors. Their professional competencies enable them to carry out pedagogical, coaching, organizational-managerial, and wellness activities.
General education schools, lyceums, and gymnasiums
Children and Youth Sports Schools (CYSS)
Specialized sports boarding schools and sports colleges
Sports clubs and specialized sports federations
National, regional, and youth national teams
Physical culture and health complexes and sports centers
Fitness clubs, wellness centers, and gyms
Adaptive physical education and inclusive sports centers
Rehabilitation and health improvement institutions
Supplementary education and sports-recreational service organizations
Higher and secondary educational institutions in the field of physical culture and sports
Scientific research and scientific-methodological organizations in the field of physical culture and sports
State bodies for the management of education, physical culture, and sports
Centers for organizing sports events and promoting mass sports
Self-employment and entrepreneurship (private coach, fitness instructor, sports consultant, organizer of sports and health programs)
6B11101 Hotel Business and Sustainable Tourism
Training bachelors with professional knowledge and skills in the field of tourism and hospitality, capable of developing tourism products, providing tourist-excursion services, ensuring high quality of customer service, and contributing to the sustainable development of the industry.
Program objective
Training bachelors with professional knowledge and skills in the field of tourism and hospitality, capable of developing tourism products, providing tourist-excursion services, ensuring high quality of customer service, and contributing to the sustainable development of the industry.
Career prospects
Manager of a hotel complex, hotel, or resort center
Manager of a travel agency or tour operator company
Chess teacher-coach
Specialist in tourism product development and promotion
Manager of Sustainable Development and Ecotourism
Coordinator of MICE Events and Business Projects
Specialist in Customer Service and Quality Management
Specialist in Digital Technologies and Analytics in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Specialist in Digital Technologies and Analytics in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Excursion Service Coordinator and Guide
Manager of Marketing and Promotion of Tourist Destinations
Consultant for the Development of Tourism Business and Hotel Services
Project Manager in the Field of Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation
Entrepreneur in the Sectors of Tourism, Hospitality, Hotel, and Restaurant Business
Employment Areas
Hotel Complexes and Hotels
Travel Agencies
Tour Operator Companies
Recreational Centers
Wellness Centers
MICE Organizations
Consulting Companies
Marketing Agencies
Government Bodies in the Tourism Sector
Hospitality Industry Organizations
Resort and Sanatorium-Wellness Complexes
Hotel and Restaurant Business Enterprises
6B06101 Intelligent Sports Systems and Analytics
Training of bachelors in the field of ICT capable of designing, developing, and implementing intelligent sports systems aimed at increasing the efficiency of the training process and managing sports organizations.
Program objective
Training bachelors in the field of ICT capable of designing, developing, and implementing intelligent sports systems aimed at increasing the efficiency of the training process and the management of sports organizations.
Career prospects
Sports analytics specialist
Data analyst in the field of sports and fitness-tech
BI analyst and analytical dashboard developer
Software developer for the sports industry
Machine learning and artificial intelligence specialist
Computer vision and athlete movement analysis specialist
IoT systems and wearable sensor technology engineer
Sports telemetry and real-time monitoring specialist
Administrator of digital sports platforms and information systems
DevOps/MLOps specialist for supporting intelligent sports systems
Consultant on the digitalization of sports organizations
Training and competition activity analysis specialist
Member of project and research teams in the field of ICT, sports, and analytics
Fields of labor activity
Specialists in these fields of labor activity are in high demand due to the rapid development of sports digitalization, sports analytics, intelligent systems, and data processing technologies.
Sports analytics and athlete data analysis
Development, implementation, and operation of intelligent sports systems
Digital transformation of sports organizations
Monitoring the condition of athletes using sensor and IoT technologies
Sports telemetry and real-time analytics
Analysis of training and competition activities
Development of digital platforms and services for the sports industry
Machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computer vision technologies in sports
Ensuring information security of sports data
Support for managerial decision-making in sports organizations
Research and project activities at the intersection of ICT, sports, and analytics
Fitness-tech and digital solutions for physical education and sports
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