BUKHARA STATE UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Sports and Arts
A faculty with longstanding academic, pedagogical, and sporting traditions, bringing together physical education, sports activities, pedagogy, visual arts, and musical performance.
Heritage Dating Back to 1964
Sports and Arts
Pedagogy
International Sporting Achievements
1964
Year the Physical Culture Division Was Established
1967
Year the Independent Faculty of Physical Education Was Established
2025
Achievements at Universiade Competitions
About the Faculty
The history of physical education and sports at the Faculty of Sports and Arts dates back to the Physical Culture Division established in 1964 at the Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute. Initially, one group of students was admitted to the division.
In 1967, physical education began operating as an independent faculty. Its organizational structure changed over the years, while traditions in education, coaching, academic and pedagogical activities, and athlete development continued to evolve.
Today, the Faculty comprises 4 departments: Visual Arts and Musical Performance, Pedagogy, Theory and Methodology of Sports, and Sports Activities.
The Faculty focuses on organizing educational activities, developing scientific research, engaging students in sporting competitions and creative activities, and strengthening national and international cooperation.
Faculty History and Development Milestones
1964 — Physical Culture Division
The Physical Culture Division was established within the Faculty of Pedagogy at the Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute, initially admitting one group of students.
1967 — Independent Faculty
Physical education became an independent faculty. Its initial structure included the Department of Fundamentals of Physical Education Theory and Gymnastics.
1995 — Within the Pedagogical Center
Following the merger of university faculties, a Pedagogical Center was established, and the Faculty of Physical Culture became part of it.
2011 — Reorganization of the Faculty
As a result of organizational restructuring at the University, the Faculty of Physical Culture was re-established as an independent faculty.
Modern Era — Sports, Arts, and Pedagogy
The Faculty comprises the Departments of Visual Arts and Musical Performance, Pedagogy, Theory and Methodology of Sports, and Sports Activities.
Faculty Departments
The Faculty's educational and research activities are organized through four academic departments.
DEPARTMENT / 01
Visual Arts and Musical Performance
DEPARTMENT / 03
Theory and Methodology of Sports
Previously known as the Department of Theory and Methodology of Physical Culture.
DEPARTMENT / 04
Sports Activities
Previously known as the Department of Interfaculty Physical Culture and Sports.
Degree Programs
The supplied information identifies the following degree programs related to sports activities, sports psychology, and adaptive physical education.
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
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Sports Activities (by Type of Activity)
The following sports are represented within the Sports Activities program:
Football
Volleyball
Handball
Basketball
Futsal
Table Tennis
Athletics
Boxing
Kurash
Freestyle Wrestling
Judo
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Psychology (Sports Psychology)
DEGREE PROGRAM
Adaptive Physical Education and Sports
INTERNATIONAL SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
Achievements at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Athletes who have studied or are currently studying in the Faculty's sports programs represent Uzbekistan at international competitions.
OLYMPIC CHAMPION
Abdumalik Khalokov
Boxing
2024 — Olympic Gold Medalist
TWO-TIME PARALYMPIC CHAMPION
Sherzod Namozov
Para Judo
Champion of the Rio de Janeiro and Paris Paralympic Games
OLYMPIC MEDALIST
Rishod Sobirov
Judo
Olympic Medalist in 2008, 2012, and 2016
OLYMPIC MEDALIST
Abbos Atoyev
Boxing
2012 — Olympic Medalist
Student Achievements in Sports Competitions
Faculty students regularly participate in the Universiade, the Five Initiatives Olympiad, and other national and international sporting events, earning prize-winning places.
UNIVERSIADE — 2025
Results of the National Stage
Volleyball (Men)
1st Place
Basketball (Men)
2nd Place
Volleyball (Women)
3rd Place
STUDENT LEAGUE — 2024
Volleyball Results
Men's Team
National Stage — 1st Place
Women's Team
National Stage — 2nd Place
Athletes Successful in World and Asian Competitions
- Rishod Sobirov — Two-time World Judo Champion.
- Abbos Atoyev — Two-time World Boxing Champion.
- Sherzod Namozov — Winner of international Para Judo competitions.
- Ramziddin Saidov — World Kurash Champion.
- Mironshoh Sultonov — World Sambo Champion.
- Sarvina Xalikova — Asian Rhythmic Gymnastics Champion.
- Husniyabonu G‘ulomova — Asian Rhythmic Gymnastics Champion.
Faculty Research Activities
Research within the Faculty's sports programs covers the theory and methodology of physical education and athletic training, children's and women's sports, national Kurash, freestyle wrestling, Sambo, and methods of improving athletes' performance.
RESEARCH AREA / 01
Sports Theory and Methodology
Research on the organization and improvement of physical education and sports training.
RESEARCH AREA / 02
Children's and Women's Sports
Scientific studies aimed at developing sports for children and women.
RESEARCH AREA / 03
Traditional and Wrestling Sports
Research on traditional Kurash, freestyle wrestling, and Sambo.
RESEARCH AREA / 04
Sports Pedagogy Research
Research related to athlete preparation, the development of physical qualities, and teaching methodology.
The Faculty also organizes national and international scientific and practical conferences.
International Academic Cooperation
The Faculty cooperates with international higher education institutions in sports education, academic staff exchange, professional development, and research.
RUSSIA
South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University
A cooperation agreement has been signed with its Faculty of Physical Culture. Activities include engaging academic staff in teaching, professional development, and internships.
RUSSIA
Lomonosov Moscow State University
A higher education institution with which an international cooperation agreement has been signed.
RUSSIA
Moscow Pedagogical State University
An international cooperation agreement has been signed with its Faculty of Physical Culture.
Sports Clubs and Student Activities
Various sports clubs are organized to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage broad student participation in sports.
Athletics
Handball
Volleyball
Basketball
Football
Judo
National Kurash
Turon Wrestling
Boxing
Student Scholarships and Other Achievements
Faculty students have achieved success in state scholarship competitions, sports competitions, and scientific contests.
- Zarifa Boboyeva — Recipient of the Presidential State Scholarship.
- Ozoda Ergasheva, Malohat Baxshullayeva, and Mirshod Sattorov — Recipients of the Alisher Navoi State Scholarship.
- Sarvina Xalikova, Husniyabonu G‘ulomova, Gulnoza Aliyeva, and Safiya Bozorova — Students and graduates awarded the Zulfiya State Prize.
The Faculty also hosts the “Novatsiya” student research club.
BUKHARA STATE UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Sports and Arts — Education, Creativity, Sporting Traditions, and International Achievements
Education and Creative Fields
A Faculty bringing together visual arts and musical performance, pedagogy, and sports.
Scientific Research
Research on sports theory and methodology, sports pedagogy, and athlete development.
International Sporting Achievements
Results achieved at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, world and Asian championships, and national competitions.
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