# Physical Education and Sport

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49.04.01 
*In Russian*

Level of education Master

Type of instruction Full-time

Duration 2 years

Programme description

- The master's degree programme 'Physical Education and Sport' holds a unique position within the educational sector. Its distinctiveness lies in its focus on preparing graduates for professional roles such as educators, coach-tutors, further professional education teachers, trainers, and research academics within the sphere of physical education and sport in higher education institutions. The programme's foundation is built upon the principle of interdisciplinary study. The master's curriculum is designed to foster spiritual and moral values, develop intellectual and creative potential, establish conditions for enhancing motivation and interest in professional practice, and promote a profound appreciation for research, scientific project work, teaching, and coaching
- Graduates of the 'Physical Education and Sport' programme are equipped to proficiently organise and conduct the educational process in higher education institutions, train talented athletes, apply modern sports, teaching and information technologies in student instruction, mentoring, and health promotion, as well as advocate for healthy lifestyles and the values of physical culture among the general public
- The programme is designed to equip graduates with the competencies required for high-quality and effective academic and pedagogical work aimed at the physical and athletic development of students within the higher education system. It further prepares them for continuous professional growth, as well as for social and professional mobility within the fields of education, physical culture, and sports
- The educational programme has been developed in accordance with the current national federal educational standard, the St. Petersburg State University educational standard, relevant professional standards, and views of employers on the correlation of graduates' competencies and job functions in their professional activities

##### **This programme is recommended for:**

- those aiming to achieve a proficient command of pedagogical and coaching practice within the field of physical education and sport
- those who consider it their vocation to serve as educators and trainers, applying a creative approach to their work within educational institutions engaged in teaching and research activities in the fields of physical culture and sport

Main courses

- Science and Education History and Methodology
- Physical Education and Sport in Educational and Scientific Spaces: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
- Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport
- Current Issues in the Natural Science Training of Physical Education and Sport Specialists: Sports Biochemistry and Genetics
- State Policy of the Russian Federation in the Sphere of Physical Education and Sport
- Physiology of a Chosen Sport
- Intellectual Property Law in the Digital Age (online course)
- Methodology and Methods of Scientific Research
- Information Resources for Science and Education in Physical Education and Sports
- Contemporary Issues in the Science and Education of Physical Education and Sports
- Fundamental Issues in the General Theory of Physical Education and Sports
- Professional Challenges in National Sports Team Coaching
- Current Issues in the Medical and Physiological Support of Physical Training for Various Age Groups

Our advantages

- During the studies the programme offers students the opportunity to enhance their sports qualification and play for St. Petersburg State University’s, the city of St Petersburg’s, or Russian national sports teams in national and international competitions in their chosen discipline
- The programme provides students with the opportunity to fully develop their pedagogical and coaching competencies
- The programme focuses on cultivating and enhancing the competencies required for effective professional practice within higher education institutions and research organisations specialising in physical culture and sports

Teaching staff

- S. Lukina – Associate Professor, Academic Director of the undergraduate programme 'Physical Training and Sport', an International-Class Master of Sport, First Vice-President of the Russian Federation of Sports Aerobics, President of the St Petersburg Federation of Sports Aerobics, Honoured Worker of Physical Culture of the Russian Federation, and author of over 70 research publications in physical education and sports science
- Sh. Khubbiev – Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Honoured Worker of Higher Professional Education of the Russian Federation, Honoured Worker of Higher Education of the Russian Federation, and author of over 150 research publications on physical education and sports science
- M. Mikhailov – Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor, Honoured Worker of Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Sports Referee in All-Russian Category in orienteering, and author of over 60 research publications in physical education and sports science

Carrer opportunities

Graduates of the 'Physical Education and Sport' programme are equipped to proficiently organise and conduct the educational process in higher education institutions, train talented athletes, apply modern sports, teaching and information technologies in student instruction, mentoring, and health promotion, as well as promote healthy lifestyles and the values of physical culture among the general public.

The principal objective of the programme is to qualify graduates for conducting high-calibre academic and teaching activities directed towards the physical and athletic enhancement of students within the higher education system. Furthermore, it facilitates individual professional growth, alongside fostering social and professional mobility within the spheres of education, physical culture, and sports.

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