Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture
University in Kharkiv, Ukraine,
50°00′15″N 36°13′02″E / 50.00415°N 36.21732°E / 50.00415; 36.21732Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture is a Ukrainian Academy of University level in Kharkiv.
History
The university opened in 1930 as the National Institute of Physical Education of Ukraine in Kharkiv. Between 1930-1944 was renamed to the National Institute of Physical Education of Ukraine; in 1979-1989 – Sport Faculty of Kyiv State Institute of Physical Culture; 1989-2001 – Kharkiv State University of Physical Culture. In 1944 the institute was transferred to Kiev and changed its name to Kyiv State Institute of Physical Education.
Institutes and faculties
The Academy consists of 4 colleges, 5 faculties, 18 departments, the Preparatory Centre for foreign students, the School of Outstanding Sportsmanship, a scientific and research centre, the Centre of Computer technologies and information support of the process of physical education and sports. The Academy also provides post graduate courses for its students.
- Faculty of Sport Games and Martial Arts;
- Faculty of Cyclic Sports;
- Faculty of Physical Education and Health;
- Faculty of extramural (distance learning), re-qualification and postgraduate education.
Sports and supporting facilities
- Faculties.
- Departments.
- Educational and scientific-methodical department.
- Department of International Cooperation.
- Department for promotion of the employment of students and graduates.
- Library.
- Technical Department.
- Reading Hall.
- Sports facilities.
- Athletic Club.
- Research laboratory.
Notable alumni
- Ihor Bodrov (born 1987), sprinter
- Vadim Garbuzov, world champion in professional show dance, Latin and Standard 2015
- Vadym Gutzeit (born 1971), saber fencer, Olympic and Maccabiah champion, Youth and Sport Minister of Ukraine
- Anna Kornuta (born 1988), Olympic long jumper
- Maryna Kylypko (born 1999), Olympic pole vaulter
- Igor Olshanetskyi (born 1986), Israeli Olympic weightlifter
- Elbrus Tedeyev (born 1974), Olympic champion wrestler
External links
- Official site
- External Reference
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Higher education in Kharkiv Oblast
- University of Radioelectronics
- Kharkiv Aviation Institute
- Kozhedub University of the Air Force
- Karazin University
- Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute
- Yaroslav the Wise Law Academy
- University of Economics
- Medical University
- Kharkiv Conservatory
- Academy of Culture
- Academy of Design and Arts
- Academy of Physical Culture
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