Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture

Kharkiv 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.

Famous graduates[]

• Vadim Garbuzov, world champion in professional show dance, Latin and Standard 2015
• Igor Olshanetskyi (born 1986), Israeli Olympic weightlifter
• Elbrus Tedeyev

External links[]

• Official site
• External Reference

Coordinates: 50°00′15″N 36°13′02″E / 50.00415°N 36.21732°E / 50.00415; 36.21732

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