Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture
Харківська державна академія фізичної культури | |
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| Established | 1930 |
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| Rector | Azhippo Oleksandr Yuriyovish |
| Students | 2 000 |
| Location | , 50°00′15″N 36°13′02″E / 50.00415°N 36.21732°E |
| Website | khdafk.kh.ua |
Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture is a Ukrainian Academy of University level in Kharkiv.
History[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
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