Methods and Concepts
for Physical Culture and Health Promotion
- Methods and Concepts for Physical Culture and Health Promotion
- 49.03.01
Physical Culture - Bachelor
4 years - Full-time education
Mode of Study - Russian
Language of Instruction
Our Advantages
Students benefit from:
Student life is vibrant and diverse, so, you may:
- interactive teaching and learning techniques;
- workshops with leading experts in physical education and sports;
- taking part in local, Russian and international competitions in different kinds of sport;
- volunteering at high-profile sports events at the invitation of sports federations, e.g., world cups; European, Russian and St Petersburg championships.
Student life is vibrant and diverse, so, you may:
- join a student research society;
- take part in research and practice conferences and publish the results of your own research;
- participate in exhibitions focusing on the development of physical culture and sports in Russia and beyond;
- take part in exciting large-scale events hosted by Herzen University and St Petersburg;
- network with prospective employers during your studies, practical training, conferences and special meetings.
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 “Psychology and Pedagogy”
- Module “Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture”
- Module “Theory and Specific Methods in Physical Activity and Sports”
- Module “Education and Research”
- Module “Management in Physical Culture and Sports”
- Module “Medicine and Biology in Physical Education”
- Module “Current Trends in Physical Activity for Health Promotion”
- Module “Introduction to Health-Promoting Physical Culture”
- Module “Professional Methodology”
- 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:
- physical culture instructor;
- sports coach;
- sports referee;
- teacher in charge of extracurricular activities related to physical culture and sports.
Alumni are employed across a wide range of fields and sectors:
- general secondary schools;
- lyceums;
- vocational schools;
- higher education institutions;
- children’s and youth sports schools;
- children’s and youth sports clubs;
- fitness and recreation 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.