Adaptive Sports
- Adaptive Sports
- 49.03.02
Physical Culture for People with Disabilities: Adapted Physical Education - Bachelor
4 years - Full-time education
Mode of Study - Russian
Language of Instruction
Our Advantages
Students benefit from:
Students may engage in volunteering at high-profile sports events at the invitation of:
Graduates may pursue a master programme in Herzen University or any other university.
- interactive teaching and learning techniques: brainstorming, the INSERT method, press conferences, debates, etc.;
- workshops with leading experts in physical education and sports;
- taking part in Russian and international competitions in adaptive sports, e.g., Russian Championship in Paralympic Powerlifting, etc.;
Students may engage in volunteering at high-profile sports events at the invitation of:
- Special Olympic Committee (Special Russian Olympics in Futsal and Special Russian Cup; St Petersburg Championship in Boccia for People with Mental Disabilities, etc.)
- Russian Paralympic Committee (St Petersburg Championship in Boccia for People with Mobility Disabilities; “Share Your Summer Vibes”, a charity event with the programme featuring therapeutic horse riding, etc.)
Graduates may pursue a master programme in Herzen University or any other university.
Admissions Tests
- The Russian Language Test
- The Biology Test
- Overall Physical Fitness Test: Athletics and Gymnastics
Key Courses/Disciplines
- Module “History and Philosophy”
- Module “Communication”
- Module “Health Saving Techniques”
- Module “Natural Science”
- Module “Anatomy and Physiology”
- Module “Economy and Law”
- Module “Introduction to Psychology and Pedagogy in Physical Culture”
- Module “Common Physical Activities and Sports”
- Module “Rehabilitation and Disease Prevention”
- Module “Education and Research”
- Module “Theoretical Foundations of Adaptive Physical Culture”
- Module “Methods and Concepts of Adaptive Physical Culture”
- Module “Adaptive Physical Education”
- Module “Adaptive Sports”
- Module “Adaptive Physical Culture Profession”
- Module “Recreational Activities in Adaptive Physical Culture”
- Preventing Drug Addiction Among Youth
- Modern Youth Extremism
Career Opportunities
Our alumni work in the following positions:
Alumni are employed across a wide range of fields and sectors:
- adaptive sports coach;
- adaptive sports referee;
- adaptive recreation professional;
- exercise therapy instructor;
- teacher in charge of extracurricular activities related to adaptive physical culture and sports.
Alumni are employed across a wide range of fields and sectors:
- special needs education facilities for children with disabilities;
- adaptive children’s and youth sports schools;
- adaptive children’s and youth sports clubs;
- adaptive sports departments in education institutions;
- fitness and rehabilitation centres;
- health-promoting facilities;
- health and recreation centres;
- health and wellness resorts;
- fitness and recreation centres of national parks and recreational land;
- tourist clubs;
- central and local government bodies of physical culture and sports;
- non-government and community-based organisations for people with disabilities (federations, associations, clubs, etc.).