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Bachelor's Degree

Training competitive specialists who have mastered modern sports technologies and new methodologies.

Bachelor's Degree

Opportunity to receive a KazNUS internal grant

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Bachelor's degree educational programs

6B11501 Coaching activities (by sports)

Training competitive specialists who have mastered modern sports technologies and innovative methods of organizing coaching activities, capable of increasing the performance of athletes in various sports.

Program objective

Training competitive specialists who have mastered modern sports technologies and innovative methods of organizing coaching activities, capable of increasing the performance of athletes in various sports.

The structure of the Educational program

  1. General professional competencies (GPC)

Learning Outcomes

GC1.    The ability to understand the patterns of social development in society, combined with readiness for self-awareness, communicative interaction, and the assimilation of cultural heritage as a factor in harmonizing personal and interpersonal relationships

LО1    To have basic knowledge in the field of certain natural, technical, social and humanitarian sciences, contributing to the formation of a harmoniously developed personality, and ability to demonstrate their own civic position

LО2    Analyze and generalize knowledge about cultural  wealth, spiritual values, traditions and rituals of the peoples of Kazakhstan and the world, identify the main stages and patterns of historical development of sports, sports games, tolerantly accepting social, ethnic, confessional and cultural differences

LО3.     To have a professional level of language proficiency in order to be able to conduct scientific research and carry out sporting activities

  1. Professional competencies (PC)

Learning Outcomes

PC1.  The ability to apply knowledge in the training of athletes in specific sports

LО4.   Be able to develop physical, technical, tactical and moral-volitional training of athletes by means of theoretical and methodical knowledge and on the basis of research results in the field of sport

LО5.    To be able to apply innovative sports technologies, modern coaching methodologies, and artificial intelligence tools to enhance the efficiency of the training process and analyze results across various sports disciplines

PC 2.  The ability to manage and promote the sports industry at the international level through the application of knowledge of regulatory and legal frameworks

LО6.  To know international legal norms and acts, standards of ethics in sports, to have skills to conduct a dialogue in the international arena to promote state interests through the potential of sports

LО7.   Apply sport management skills to conduct national and international communications, including the use of modern technology, as well as skills in sport conflict resolution, project management and analysis of factors contributing to diversity in organizational structures.

PC 3.  The ability to conduct medical and biological selection and clearance for sports activities in accordance with athletes’ individual capabilities

LО8.  Apply knowledge of the age specifics of the athletes’ growth and development, knowledge of sports medicine to ensure functional readiness of the athlete's body in conditions of realization of the chosen sports activity, taking into account inclusiveness, nutritionology, pharmacology and sports environment

PC 4.  Organization of athlete preparation (national team) for competitions

LО 9.   Apply the skills of athletes’ selection in sports, including the framework of competitive activity, at stage of sportsmanship improvement and to achieve the results of the level of national teams of Kazakhstan

PC 5.  Planning instructional content for training sessions and ensuring safety during training and sports competitions

LО10.  Plan and analyze the implementation of training plans, the dynamics of physical, psychological and functional fitness, make changes based on the data obtained

 

LО11.  Conduct sports monitoring and timely identify threats and degrees of danger during the period of sports training and at competitions

Practices are aimed at consolidating theoretical knowledge and developing the professional skills of future coaches in their selected sport. During the practices, students gain experience in planning and conducting training sessions, developing individual training programs, analyzing athletes’ techniques, and organizing the training process. The practices contribute to students’ readiness for independent professional coaching activities.


Professional (Educational) Practice

During Professional (Educational) Practice, students become familiar with the organization of the training process, observe the work of experienced coaches, and participate in the planning and conducting of training sessions.

Professional (Pre-Graduation/Industrial) Practice

The content of the Professional (Pre-Diploma/ Industrial) Practice is determined by the topic of the diploma project and aims to enable students to collect, process, and summarize practical materials, analyze statistical and empirical data, formulate conclusions, patterns, recommendations, and proposals, develop readiness as future teachers to manage the comprehensive pedagogical process, apply pedagogical competencies including organizational, communicative, constructive, and applied skills, and enhance general pedagogical and psychological knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for diagnosing and fostering student development and managing the holistic educational process in the classroom and school.

The final attestation is the concluding stage of study within the educational program 6B11501 “Coaching Activities (by Sport)” and is aimed at assessing the professional competencies and learning outcomes acquired by the graduate.
Defense of the Diploma Thesis involves independent research on a relevant issue in the field of physical culture, sports, and coaching. The student collects, processes, and analyzes theoretical and practical materials, applies scientific research methods, summarizes the obtained results, and formulates conclusions and practical recommendations. The diploma thesis is preceded by pre-diploma/industrial practice, the content of which is determined by the topic of the diploma thesis.
Comprehensive Examination is aimed at assessing the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired during the educational program. As part of the final attestation, the graduate’s readiness to apply modern sports technologies and coaching methods, plan and conduct the training process, prepare athletes, and analyze sports performance is assessed.
Result: Successful completion of the final attestation confirms that the graduate has mastered the educational program and is ready for independent professional coaching activities in the selected sport.

Career prospects

Sports coach (by sports)

Specialist in sports training

Head coach

Sports referee

Coach-instructor

Instructor in sports disciplines

Personal trainer

Specialist in therapeutic physical culture

Fitness trainer

Sports training consultant

Areas of employment

Graduates are in demand in sports clubs, federations, as well as in mass media and marketing agencies, where their managerial, analytical, and strategic skills allow them to develop projects and brands.

Children and youth sports schools

Specialized Olympic reserve schools

Sports clubs and federations for various sports

National and regional national teams

Fitness centers and sports-recreation complexes

Rehabilitation and wellness institutions

Sports management bodies (sports departments of akimats, departments of physical culture and sports)

As an individual entrepreneur (private coaches, private 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 educational and methodological activities in the field of physical culture and mass physical culture and health-improving work.

Program objective

Forming highly qualified and competitive specialists with universal, general professional, and professional competencies capable of carrying out educational and methodological activities in the field of physical culture and mass physical culture and health-improving work.

The structure of the Educational program

  1. General professional competencies (GPC)

Learning Outcomes

GC 1.                Ability to understand social development patterns, engage in self-reflection and communication, and appreciate cultural heritage to harmonize personal and interpersonal relationships.

LО1.    Possess fundamental knowledge in selected natural, technical, and socio-humanitarian sciences, including the basics of law, anti-corruption culture, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship, contributing to the formation of a well-rounded and harmoniously developed personality capable of demonstrating civic responsibility and carrying out professional activities within a legal and ethical framework.

LО2.  Analyze and generalize knowledge about the cultural wealth, spiritual values, traditions and rituals of the peoples of Kazakhstan and the world, identify the main stages and patterns of the historical development of sports, sports games, tolerantly perceiving social, ethnic, religious and cultural differences.

LО3.  Master the language at a professional level that allows you to conduct scientific research and carry out sports activities.

  1. Professional competencies (PC)

Learning Outcomes

PC 1.   Organization and conduct of physical culture, wellness, and mass sports events aimed at promoting public health.

LО4.   Can develop and implement physical wellness and mass sports programs tailored to the age, physiological, and socio-cultural characteristics of different population groups.

LО5.   He is able to organize and conduct events aimed at creating sustainable motivation for a healthy lifestyle, ensuring the safety, accessibility and involvement of participants in the process of physical activity.

PC 2.    Coordination of the coaching staff’s activities, methodological support of the training process, and ensuring the proper formation of training groups.

LО6.  Is able to coordinate the activities of the coaching staff, plan and monitor the implementation of training programs in accordance with methodological recommendations and standards of physical culture and wellness.

LО7.   He is able to form training groups based on the diagnosis of physical fitness and individual characteristics of students, as well as develop and adapt methodological support for the training process, taking into account the goals and objectives set.

PC 3.   Coordination of the outcomes of training and educational processes.

LО8.  He is able to make plans for instructional and methodical classes, plans for practical classes for the training of students.

PC 4.   Conducting wellness sessions for various population groups, with the selection of appropriate training methods and tools.

LО9.  Be able to develop the physical, technical, tactical, and moral-volitional training of students based on theoretical and methodological knowledge and research results in the field of mass sports.

LО10.  Be able to apply innovative sports technologies, modern coaching techniques and artificial intelligence tools to improve the effectiveness of the training process and analyze results in various sports.

Practices are aimed at consolidating theoretical knowledge and developing the professional skills of future instructor-methodologists in the field of sports and wellness. During the practices, students gain experience in organizing and conducting training and physical culture and wellness activities, developing programs and methodological materials, as well as analyzing the effectiveness of the activities carried out. The practices contribute to developing students’ readiness for independent professional activity in sports and physical culture and wellness organizations.


Professional (Educational) Practice

The professional (educational) practicum is aimed at familiarizing students with the organization of sports, wellness, and training activities in sports clubs, fitness centers, and other organizations, as well as facilitating their adaptation to the conditions of future professional activity in the field of sports and wellness.

Professional (Pre-Graduation/Industrial) Practice

This practice represents the final stage of practical training and is aimed at deepening professional competencies, developing readiness for independent professional activity in the field of physical culture and sport, as well as enhancing skills in planning, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of training, recreational, and organizational-methodological activities. During the practice, students independently conduct training and recreational sessions, develop programs and methodological materials, participate in the activities of sports and physical culture and recreational organizations, and analyze the effectiveness of implemented programs. For students completing a diploma thesis, the practice takes the form of pre-graduation/ Industrial Internship and involves the collection and analysis of practical materials required for the preparation of the graduation qualification work; for students not completing a diploma thesis, the practice is implemented as industrial practice, focused on deepening practical professional experience.

The final attestation is the concluding stage of study within the educational program 6B11502 “Instructor-Methodologist in Sports and Wellness” and is aimed at assessing the professional competencies and learning outcomes acquired by graduates.
The final attestation is conducted in one of the established forms:
Defense of the Diploma Thesis involves independent research on a relevant issue in the field of physical culture, sports, and wellness. The student collects and analyzes theoretical and practical materials, applies scientific research methods, summarizes the obtained results, formulates conclusions, and develops practical recommendations. The diploma thesis is preceded by pre-diploma/industrial practice, during which students collect and analyze practical materials related to the topic of their graduation research.
Comprehensive Examination is aimed at a comprehensive assessment of the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired during the educational program. The examination determines the graduate’s readiness to apply acquired knowledge and skills in solving professional tasks in the field of physical culture, sports, and mass physical culture and wellness activities.
As part of the final attestation, the graduate’s readiness for coaching and instructional, methodological, organizational, and managerial activities in the field of sports and wellness is assessed. This corresponds to the content of the educational program, which provides training in the organization and delivery of sports and wellness activities, application of modern training and educational technologies, development of wellness programs, and implementation of methodological and organizational activities.
Result: Successful completion of the final attestation confirms that the graduate has mastered the educational program and is ready for independent professional activity in the field of physical culture, sports, and wellness.

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 strategic skills help develop projects and brands.

Children and youth sports schools

Specialized schools of Olympic reserve

Sports clubs and federations by sport type

National and regional national teams

Fitness centers and sports and wellness complexes

Rehabilitation and wellness institutions

Sports management bodies (sports departments of akimats, departments of physical culture and sports)

As an individual entrepreneur (private coaches, private schools)


6B11503 Teacher-Coach in Qazaq kuresi

Training teacher-coaches in Qazaq Kuresi who have mastered modern sports technologies and innovative approaches, capable of increasing athletes' performance through advanced training methodologies.

Program objective

Training teacher-coaches in Qazaq Kuresi who have mastered modern sports technologies and innovative approaches, capable of increasing athletes' performance through advanced training methodologies.

The structure of the Educational program

  1. General professional competencies (GPC)

Learning Outcomes

GC1.      Ability to apply basic knowledge in the fields of science, law, culture, and sports history for the comprehensive development of the individual and for professional activity within a legal and ethical framework

LО1.  Possess fundamental knowledge in selected natural, technical, and socio-humanitarian sciences, including the basics of law, anti-corruption culture, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship, contributing to the formation of a well-rounded and harmoniously developed personality capable of demonstrating civic responsibility and carrying out professional activities within a legal and ethical framework

LО2.   Analyze and generalize knowledge about the cultural wealth, spiritual values, traditions and rituals of the peoples of Kazakhstan and the world, identify the main stages and patterns of the historical development of sports, sports games, tolerantly perceiving social, ethnic, religious and cultural differences

2. Professional competencies (PC)

Learning Outcomes

PC1.  Ability to professionally use instructional languages in pedagogical, scientific-methodological, and coaching activities; to apply theories and methods of sports training; and to utilize innovative educational and coaching technologies in the organization and implementation of the training process in Qazaq kuresi

LО3.    Mastering the language at a professional level, which allows you to conduct scientific research and teach special disciplines in educational organizations

LО4.  Apply innovative educational technologies and modern coaching methods in Qazaq kuresi in terms of their impact on teaching and learning

PC2.    Ability to provide legal, managerial, and medical-psychological support for the training process and professional activities in the field of Qazaq kuresi.

LО5.   Analyze and apply the norms of sports and international law, demonstrate managerial and communication skills for organizing and promoting activities in the field of Qazaq kuresi

LО6.   Apply knowledge of sports medicine, nutrition science, sports psychology, and monitoring methods to ensure the functional and psychological readiness of athletes, and to forecast their condition, behavior, and motivation, taking into account the principles of inclusivity, age, and individual characteristics

PC3.    Ability to apply skills in measuring athletes’ physical indicators, and to predict their functional condition, sports performance, and behavior in competitions

LО7.   Measurement in Physical Culture and sports, prediction of the athlete's condition and its results, as well as knowledge of his behavior in competitions

PC4.  Ability to organize and manage the training process in Qazaq kuresi, including planning, diagnostics, monitoring, and evaluation of athletes’ preparation, taking into account their individual characteristics and performance

LО8.    Master the methods of selection, diagnostics, planning, and individual support of promising athletes in Qazaq kuresi, taking into account their age, psychophysiological, and motivational characteristics

LО9.    Analyze and interpret data on athletes’ training dynamics and performance, including the use of digital analytical tools and artificial intelligence technologies, to adjust training programs and achieve athletic goals

LО10.  To plan, implement, and analyze the training process in Qazaq kuresi, taking into account the technical-tactical, physical, and functional preparation of athletes, using methodological foundations of coaching and considering the age characteristics of the trainees

Practices are aimed at consolidating theoretical knowledge and developing the professional skills of future Qazaq kuresi teacher-coaches. During the practices, students gain experience in organizing and conducting the training process, preparing athletes, and participating in competitions and sports events. The practices contribute to developing students’ readiness for independent coaching and professional activities in the field of sports.


Professional (Educational) Practice

Professional (Training) Practice is a form of practice-oriented learning aimed at consolidating theoretical knowledge and acquiring professional skills in real-world settings. During the practice, students become familiar with the activities of sports organizations, participate in the training process, officiating competitions, and organizing events, as well as gain experience in the roles of coaches, instructors, or methodologists. The practice contributes to the development of professional competence and adaptation to future professional activities.

Professional (Pre-Graduation/Industrial) Practice

The content of the professional (pre-diploma/industrial) practice is determined by the topic of the diploma thesis. The main objectives of the pre-diploma/industrial practice are: collecting, processing, and summarizing practical materials related to the diploma thesis (project); analyzing statistical data and practical materials related to the diploma research; formulating conclusions, identifying patterns, and developing recommendations and proposals on the topic of the diploma thesis; developing the student trainee’s readiness, as a future teacher, to manage the holistic pedagogical process; applying pedagogical competencies (organizational, communicative, constructive, applied, etc.) during the pre-diploma/industrial practice; and improving general pedagogical and psychological knowledge, skills, and abilities required to assess and support the development of the learner’s personality and the state of the holistic pedagogical process in the classroom and school.

The final attestation is the concluding stage of study within the educational program 6B11503 “Teacher-Coach in Qazaq Kuresi” and is aimed at assessing the professional competencies and learning outcomes acquired by the graduate.
The final attestation is conducted in one of the established forms:
Defense of the Diploma Thesis involves independent research on a relevant issue in the field of physical culture, sports, and Qazaq kuresi. The student collects, processes, and analyzes theoretical and practical materials, applies scientific research methods, summarizes the obtained results, and formulates conclusions and practical recommendations. The diploma thesis is preceded by pre-diploma/industrial practice, the content of which is determined by the topic of the diploma thesis.
Comprehensive Examination is aimed at a comprehensive assessment of the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired during the educational program. The examination makes it possible to determine the graduate’s readiness to apply modern educational and coaching technologies, sports training methods, and acquired professional knowledge when solving professional tasks in the field of Qazaq kuresi.
As part of the final attestation, the graduate’s readiness for coaching, coaching and instructional, methodological, and managerial activities in the field of Qazaq kuresi and sports is assessed. This corresponds to the content of the educational program, which provides training for teaching the techniques and tactics of Qazaq kuresi, planning and organizing the training process, preparing athletes, and applying modern sports technologies.
Result: Successful completion of the final attestation confirms that the graduate has mastered the educational program and is ready for independent professional pedagogical and coaching activities in the field of Qazaq kuresi and sports.

Career prospects

Teacher-coach in Qazaq Kuresi

Teacher of sports disciplines (college)

Coach-instructor in national sports

Specialist in training national team athletes

Methodologist in Qazaq Kuresi

Public servant in the field of physical culture and sports (sports departments of akimats and sports agencies)

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, as well as in media and marketing agencies where management, analytical, and strategic skills help develop projects and brands.

Children and youth sports schools

Specialized schools and Olympic reserve training centers

Sports clubs, federations, and associations for national wrestling styles, including Qazaq Kuresi

National and regional national teams for wrestling and other types of martial arts

Fitness centers, sports and wellness 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 original school or section for Qazaq Kuresi


6B11504 Sports Rehabilitation

Training competitive and highly qualified specialists with fundamental knowledge, practical skills, and interdisciplinary competencies in the field of sports and physical rehabilitation, necessary for organizing, implementing, and evaluating recovery and physical-preventive programs in sports, educational, and wellness environments.

Program objective

Training competitive and highly qualified specialists with fundamental knowledge, practical skills, and interdisciplinary competencies in the field of sports and physical rehabilitation, necessary for organizing, implementing, and evaluating recovery and physical-preventive programs in sports, educational, and wellness environments.

The structure of the Educational program

  1. General professional competencies (GPC)

Learning Outcomes

GC 1. Proficiency in innovative communication and information technologies.

LO1. Demonstrate communication skills in Kazakh, Russian, and foreign languages, logically and clearly expressing thoughts and requirements to effectively address interpersonal and intercultural interaction tasks in the field of physical culture and sports.

LO2. Solve professional tasks through the application of innovative educational technologies; use methods for obtaining, storing, processing, protecting, and utilizing information; apply legal, entrepreneurial, and financial knowledge in the field of physical culture and sports.

GC 2. Ability to apply knowledge in the natural sciences and humanities to develop a civic position, understand cultural heritage, and promote tolerant interaction in a multicultural environment.

LO3. Analyze and apply basic knowledge in the natural, technical, social sciences and humanities to substantiate one’s civic position and demonstrate commitment to the values of sustainable development.

LO4. Analyze and generalize knowledge of the cultural heritage, spiritual values, traditions, and customs of the peoples of Kazakhstan and the world; identify the main stages and patterns in the historical development of physical culture and sports and sports games, while demonstrating tolerance towards social, ethnic, religious, and cultural differences.

2. Professional competencies (PC)

Learning Outcomes

PC 1. Ability to identify the biological and individual characteristics of participants and take them into account when developing and implementing rehabilitation programs.

LO5. Apply knowledge of the fundamentals of physical culture and sports, anatomical and physiological principles, and individual and age-related characteristics of human development when planning and implementing sports rehabilitation programs, taking into account age, gender, level of physical fitness, and health status.

LO6. Identify the anatomical, physiological, morphological, genetic, and individual characteristics of individuals engaged in physical culture and sports activities and determine their impact on the development of the body, taking into account age and gender.

PC 2. Ability to analyze and conduct scientific research in the field of physical culture and sports, and to apply tools and methods for organizing rehabilitation and recovery in sports, including the use of artificial intelligence.

LO7. Demonstrate knowledge in the field of sports medicine and apply evidence-based means, methods, and technologies for organizing adaptive and therapeutic physical culture and sports aimed at the rehabilitation and adaptation of people with special educational needs.

LO8. Develop educational and methodological materials, conduct scientific research in the field of physical culture and sports, demonstrate the ability to independently master new research methods, apply the fundamentals of sports metrology and monitoring, interpret the results of one’s own scientific research, and determine their theoretical and practical significance.

PC 3. Proficiency in the methods and means of therapeutic physical culture and sports rehabilitation, and the ability to provide consulting and educational activities on healthy lifestyles and physical activity for various population groups.

LO9. Select and apply methods of therapeutic physical culture and sports rehabilitation for different population groups, and develop and adjust individualized rehabilitation programs.

LO10. Demonstrate the ability to provide consulting and educational activities aimed at promoting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and physical activity among various population groups.

PC 4. Proficiency in developing and implementing individualized sports rehabilitation programs based on the assessment of functional status, taking into account the specifics of the selected sport and the principles of medical and biological support of the training process.

LO11. Conduct anthropometric, biomechanical, motor, and functional tests; interpret the obtained data taking into account the physiology of fatigue, overstrain, and adaptation in order to select appropriate physical loads and recovery interventions; demonstrate the ability to plan active and passive recovery, use fitness, water and winter sports for rehabilitation purposes, and adapt medical recommendations to the specifics of the training process.

LO12. Identify the athletic abilities of children, adolescents, and young people for specialization in a particular sport; manage the sports training process in the selected sport using scientifically based approaches; and pursue physical self-improvement while demonstrating managerial and leadership qualities.

Practices are aimed at consolidating theoretical knowledge and developing the professional skills of future specialists in sports rehabilitation. During the practices, students gain experience in organizing the rehabilitation process, assessing physical condition, and developing and implementing recovery programs in sports and rehabilitation organizations. The practices contribute to students’ readiness for independent professional activity in the field of sports rehabilitation.


Professional (Educational) Practice

Professional (Training) Practice is the first stage of students’ practice-oriented training aimed at introducing them to professional activities in the field of sports rehabilitation. Its main purpose is to provide students with an initial understanding of the structure and functioning of the sports rehabilitation industry and to develop basic skills in organizing the rehabilitation process.

Professional (Pre-Graduation/Industrial) Practice

Тhe content of the professional (pre-diploma/industrial) practice is determined by the topic of the diploma thesis. The main objectives of the pre-diploma/industrial practice are: collecting, processing, and summarizing practical materials related to the diploma thesis (project); analyzing statistical data and practical materials related to the diploma research; formulating conclusions, identifying patterns, and developing recommendations and proposals on the topic of the diploma thesis; developing the student trainee’s readiness, as a future teacher, to manage the holistic pedagogical process; applying pedagogical competencies (organizational, communicative, constructive, applied, etc.) during the pre-diploma/industrial practice; and improving general pedagogical and psychological knowledge, skills, and abilities required to assess and support the development of the learner’s personality and the state of the holistic pedagogical process in the classroom and school.

The final attestation is the concluding stage of study within the educational program 6B11504 “Sports Rehabilitation” and is aimed at assessing the professional competencies and learning outcomes acquired by the graduate. The final attestation comprises 8 credits.
Defense of the Diploma Thesis involves independent research on a relevant issue in the field of sports rehabilitation, therapeutic physical culture, and recovery technologies. The student collects, processes, and analyzes materials, applies scientific research methods, summarizes the results, and formulates conclusions and practical recommendations. The diploma thesis is preceded by pre-diploma/industrial practice, the content of which is determined by the topic of the diploma thesis.
Comprehensive Examination is aimed at assessing the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired during the educational program. As part of the final attestation, the graduate’s readiness to apply methods of therapeutic physical culture and sports rehabilitation, assess physical and functional condition, and develop and implement individualized recovery and preventive programs is evaluated.
Result: Successful completion of the final attestation confirms that the graduate has mastered the educational program and is ready for independent professional activity in the field of sports rehabilitation and recovery.

Career prospects

Sports rehabilitation specialist

Coach of wellness and recovery programs

Instructor-methodologist in physical rehabilitation

Physical culture specialist in rehabilitation centers

Sports rehabilitation and recovery specialist

Consultant on the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders

Coordinator of physical recovery programs in sanatorium-resort and sports-wellness institutions

Instructor in therapeutic physical culture and functional training

Fields of professional activity

Graduates are in demand in sports clubs, federations, as well as in media and marketing agencies where management, analytical, and strategic planning skills help develop 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 restorative physical training centers

Sanatorium-resort organizations, fitness and wellness clubs

Sports boarding schools and specialized educational institutions

Centers for active longevity and healthy lifestyles

Additional education institutions in the field of sports and wellness

Private practice and support for individual clients

NGO projects and social programs focused on inclusion 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 stability and team interaction, as well as promoting and developing esports as a professional and social activity.

Goal of the program

Training competitive specialists who possess 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 brands and media presence in the context of the digital economy.

The structure of the Educational program

  1. General Professional Competencies (GPC)

Learning Outcomes

GC 1      Possesses academic skills, including competent writing, presentation, and digital communication. Applies modern educational and digital technologies in solving professional tasks in esports; uses legal, managerial, and entrepreneurial tools for planning, supporting, and promoting projects in the esports industry.

LО1. Demonstrates the ability to apply basic knowledge in the fields of natural, technical, social, and humanities sciences to solve academic and professionally oriented tasks; exhibits civic responsibility and shows tolerance toward cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity.

GC  2  Ability to use professional language and terminology for conducting research, analyzing and presenting results, as well as for effective communication in the professional and academic environment of esports.

LО2. Uses professional language for conducting scientific research and communication in the field of esports.

GC 3 Ability to analyze the psychophysiological, cognitive, and motor characteristics of esports athletes; to master methods of psychodiagnostics and biomechanical assessment for optimizing motor activity and improving competitive performance.

LО3. Analyzes the psychophysiological, cognitive, and motor characteristics of esports athletes; applies psychodiagnostic methods and biomechanical assessment to optimize motor activity and improve competitive performance.

GC 4 Ability to identify the anatomical, physiological, morphological, and individual characteristics of esports athletes, taking into account their impact on body development with regard to gender and age when planning and organizing the training process.

LО4. Identifies the anatomical, physiological, morphological, and individual characteristics of individuals engaged in esports, and assesses their impact on body development, taking into account gender and age.

GC 5 Ability to develop and implement training and analytical programs for esports athletes, adapted to game genres and based on biomechanical, psychophysiological, and digital factors.

LО5. Develops and implements training and analytical programs for esports athletes, adapted to game genres and taking into account biomechanical, psychophysiological, and digital factors.

2. . Professional Competencies (PC)

Learning Outcomes

PC 1  Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities, build effective team interaction and digital communication; ensure inclusivity, self-regulation, and responsible behavior in the digital environment.

LО6. Demonstrates leadership qualities, teamwork, and digital communication skills; ensures inclusivity, self-regulation, and responsible behavior in a digital environment.

PC 2 Ability to organize, conduct, and officiate esports events in accordance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

LО7. Organizes, conducts, and officiates esports events in accordance with legal and ethical standards.

PC 3 Ability to apply modern methods of sports management, PR, and marketing in esports, as well as to develop and implement media projects and image strategies for promoting organizations and athletes.

LО8 Applies modern methods of sports management, PR, and marketing in esports; develops and implements media projects and branding strategies.

PC  4.   Ability to comply with legal norms and information security standards; to apply knowledge of labor, intellectual, and sports law in the implementation of professional activities in the field of esports.

LО9. Complies with legal norms and information security standards; applies knowledge of labor, intellectual, and sports law in the course of professional activities.

PC  5  Ability to apply Big Data analysis methods, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence tools to solve professional and analytical tasks in esports.

LО10.   Applies Big Data analysis methods, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence to solve professional and analytical tasks in esports.

PC 6 Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking, develop and implement own projects and startups in the esports industry.

LО11. Demonstrates entrepreneurial thinking and is capable of creating and implementing own projects and startups in the esports industry.

 

Students’ practical training is aimed at consolidating theoretical knowledge and developing professional skills in the field of esports. During educational, industrial, and pre-diploma practicums, students learn to organize the training process, participate in competitions, work with esports organizations, and collect materials required for their diploma thesis.


Professional (Educational) Practice

The professional (educational) practicum is the first stage of practice-oriented training aimed at introducing students to professional activities in the field of esports. Its main goal is to provide students with an initial understanding of the structure and functioning of the esports industry and to develop basic skills in organizing the training process, participating in competitions, and providing media support.

Professional (Pre-Graduation/Industrial) Practice

The content of the pre-diploma practicum is determined by the topic of the diploma thesis. Its main objectives are to collect, process, summarize, and analyze practical and statistical materials related to the diploma thesis (project), as well as to formulate conclusions and practical recommendations. The practicum also contributes to the development and application of professional, organizational, communicative, and practical competencies required for future professional activities.

The final attestation is the concluding stage of the 6B11505 Esports (Esport) educational program and is aimed at assessing the graduate’s professional competencies and learning outcomes.
The final attestation is conducted in one of the following forms:
Defense of the Diploma Thesis involves independent research on a relevant issue in the field of esports. The student collects and analyzes materials, applies scientific research methods, summarizes the results, and formulates conclusions and practical recommendations. The preparation of the diploma thesis is preceded by pre-diploma/industrial practice, the content of which is determined by the topic of the research.
Comprehensive Examination is aimed at assessing the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired during the educational program. The examination determines the graduate’s readiness to apply acquired knowledge to professional tasks in the field of esports.
As part of the final attestation, the graduate’s readiness for coaching, competitive, analytical, organizational and managerial, and project activities in the esports industry is assessed. The program prepares specialists to develop training and competitive strategies, organize tournaments, analyze game data, and manage sports and media projects.
Outcome: Successful completion of the final attestation confirms that the graduate has successfully completed the educational program and is prepared for professional activities in the field of esports.

Career prospects

Esports coach

Esports club or team manager

Esports athlete (professional player)

Esports instructor in sports schools and centers

Expert in esports teams and matches

Specialist in working with youth in 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 in 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" track

Management bodies in the field of physical culture, sports, and youth policy

Private coaching practice, 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 Analytics

Training specialists with competencies in data analysis in the field of physical culture and sports, as well as management of processes in the sports industry

Program objective

Training specialists with competencies in data analysis in the field of physical culture and sports, as well as 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 in the sports sector (department, division, service)

Analyst for esports teams and matches

Head of a 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

Fields of professional activity

Organizations in the field of physical culture and sports

State bodies and subordinate organizations in the field of sports

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 field of sports

Course catalog

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