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.
Faculties and Departments:
The Academy consists of 4 colleges, 5 faculties, 18 departments, the Preparatory Center for foreign students, the School of Outstanding Sportsmanship, a scientific and research center, the Center of Computer technologies and information support of the process of physical education and sports. The Academy also provides post graduate courses for its students.
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Faculty of Sport Games and Martial Arts
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Faculty of Cyclic Sports
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Faculty of Physical Education and Health
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Faculty of extramural (distance learning), re-qualification and postgraduate education.
Sports and Supporting Facilities:
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Educational and scientific-methodical department.
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Department of International Cooperation.
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Department for promotion of the employment of students and graduates.
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Library.
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Technical Department.
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Reading Hall.
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Sports facilities.
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Athletic Club.
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Research laboratory.
Tuition Fees: