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Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture

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Established
  
1930

Number of students
  
2,000

Location
  
Kharkiv, Ukraine

Founded
  
1930

Rector
  
Azhippo Oleksandr Yuriyovish

Similar
  
Lviv State University of Physic, National University of Physic, Kharkiv Petro Vasylenk, Kharkiv University of Human, Kharkiv National Medical

Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture is a Ukrainian Academy of University level in Kharkiv.

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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
  • References

    Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture Wikipedia