Sports institute

Information about the institute

The Institute of Sport of FSBEI HE "Volga Region GUFKSiT" is an educational and scientific structural subdivision of the University, implementing educational programmes of higher education.

The Institute was established on the first September 2021 by the decision of the Academic Council on the basis of the Faculty of Sport (year of foundation-2014). 
Currently the Institute is headed by Robert Bikmukhametov.

Staffing

The Institute unites eight departments, including: Department of Theory and Methodology of Aquatics, Department of Theory and Methodology of Volleyball and Basketball, Department of Theory and Methodology of Gymnastics, Department of Theory and Methodology of Combat Sports, Department of Theory and Methodology of Athletics and Rowing, Department of Theory and Methodology of Skiing, Department of Theory and Methodology of Tennis and Badminton, Department of Theory and Methodology of Football, Department of Theory and Methodology of Hockey.

Education and science

The Institute implements a comprehensive system of graduate training, which includes Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes.

Student training is conducted on a full-time basis in the following fields of study:
- Bachelor's degree programs:

49.03.04 Sport
Specializations:

• Sports training in acyclic sports,
• Sports training in cyclic sports,
• Sports training in game sports,
• Sports training in gymnastics and acrobatic rock 'n' roll,
• Sports training in combat sports,
• Sports training in game sports and figure skating,
• Sports training in skiing, golf, and shooting sports,
• Sports training in aquatic sports,
• Sports training in athletics and rowing sports,

• Sports training in team sports

  49.03.01 Physical Education

  Specializations:

• Physical Education and Health-Promoting Activities,

• Fitness and Wellness Training

  - Master's degree programs:

  
  49.04.03 Sport

  Specializations:

• Theory and practice of elite sports,
• Functional conditioning for elite athletes,
• Sports analytics,
• Theory and methodology of athlete training in acyclic and team sports,
• Theory and methodology of athlete training in technical-aesthetic sports,
• Modern sports training technologies in team sports.

Professional training within bachelor's degree programs involves equipping students with specialized knowledge in the fields of physical education and sports.

Bachelor's degree programs aim not only to ensure a deep understanding of fundamental scientific disciplines but also to foster teamwork and leadership skills, as well as the ability to set goals and identify appropriate, effective means of achieving them.

Practical training is an integral part of the curriculum across all fields of study; during these placements, students gain hands-on professional experience, develop organizational skills, and learn to work effectively within a team. Students from the Institute complete their practical training at general education and sports schools in Kazan, as well as at locations elsewhere within the Republic and beyond.

Graduates of the Institute are in high demand and work across the sector in various roles, including sports coaches (at sports schools, sports clubs, youth sports clubs, and for national or regional teams), physical education teachers in secondary schools, and organizers or administrators in the field of physical education and sports (such as sports school directors and staff at sports committees or federations).

Student life

Student life is actively developing at the Institute: competitions in more than 25 sports are organised. The Institute is proud of its graduates who have made a great contribution to the development of physical culture and sports. Among them: Victor Poletaev, Irina Voronkova, Nikita Shleicher, Andrey Larkov, Grigory Tarasevich and others.

In its activity the Institute is oriented on satisfaction of personnel demands of economy, science and society; modern requirements to practical application of professional knowledge and skills.