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Department of Sport Theory and Methodology

BUKHARA STATE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS THEORY AND METHODOLOGY

Physical education, sports pedagogy, sports theory and methodology, and the training of highly qualified athletes and specialists.

1964
Department's historical foundation
25
Academic staff members
Nearly 30
Scopus and Web of Science publications
2025–2027
Innovative project period

About the Department

The history of the Department of Sports Theory and Methodology dates back to 1964, when the Department of Fundamentals of Physical Education and Gymnastics was established at the Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute named after S. Ordzhonikidze.

Its first academic staff included A.Q. Atoyev, G.G. Krishovlikov, G.A. Zverov, A. Aleksandrovskiy, G. Shapalova, I.Yu. Yusupov, R.A. Khakhlova, and Kh.R. Rajabov.

Today, the Department has 25 academic staff members and is headed by Professor Mehriddin Junaydulloyevich Abdullayev, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences (DSc). The Department focuses on sports education, scientific research, international cooperation, and the development of high-performing athletes.

Head of Department

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT • SINCE 2024

Mehriddin Junaydulloyevich Abdullayev

Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences (DSc), Professor

Historical Development

1964–1983

Department of Fundamentals of Physical Education and Gymnastics

Founded in 1964 and headed by A.Q. Atoyev, the Department developed its teaching and methodological activities in physical education, gymnastics, wrestling, and other sports.

1976–1984

Leadership of I.I. Burnashev

Irek Izzatullayevich Burnashev, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences and Associate Professor, headed the Department of Fundamentals of Physical Education and Wrestling. He made significant contributions to basketball development, athlete training, and the improvement of sports facilities.

1984–2008

Leadership of Professor A.Q. Atoyev

Under Professor A.Q. Atoyev, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, sports education and academic research developed further. Extracurricular clubs in gymnastics, swimming, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, sambo, and national wrestling were established.

2008–2012

Leadership of G.M. Salimov

G‘ayrat Muhammedovich Salimov headed the Department of Theory and Methodology of Physical Education. Specialists were trained in physical culture and women's sports, while students achieved prize-winning results in national academic competitions.

2012–2019

Leadership of Q.P. Arslonov

Under Associate Professor Qaxramon Polvonovich Arslonov, physical culture and sports education advanced, a specialized martial arts hall was opened, and new educational publications were produced.

2019–2024

Leadership of R.S. Shukurov

Under Professor Rayim Salimovich Shukurov, PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, the Department expanded its work in sports activities, sports psychology, and adaptive physical education. More than 20 modern educational publications were prepared.

2024–PRESENT

Leadership of M.J. Abdullayev

Under Professor Mehriddin Junaydulloyevich Abdullayev, the Department continues to develop research, sports education, international partnerships, and innovative projects. Hand-to-hand combat and taekwondo programs were introduced in the 2025–2026 academic year.

Academic Career of Professor Abdulla Qodirovich Atoyev

Abdulla Qodirovich Atoyev (1937–2012) began teaching at the Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute in 1960. In 1964, he received the honorary Master of Sports title in national wrestling and, in 1967, an award for excellence in public education in Uzbekistan.

From 1967 to 1969, he undertook postgraduate studies at the P.F. Lesgaft Institute of Physical Education in Leningrad. He also qualified as a republican-category referee in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling.

In 1970, he defended his Candidate of Sciences dissertation on the effectiveness of national sports elements, traditional games, and special exercises in developing schoolchildren's physical qualities in Uzbekistan. He received a medal for distinguished labor.

He served as Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education from 1971 to 1981. He became an Associate Professor in 1973, an Honored Coach of Uzbekistan in 1974, received a Soviet sports excellence distinction in 1978, became a Professor in 1985, and was awarded the T.N. Qori-Niyoziy Medal in 1987.

From 1970 to 1990, he chaired a methodological council on physical education. From 1991 to 2010, he served on specialized academic councils in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

He supervised 2 Doctors of Sciences, 10 Candidates of Sciences, and more than 50 master's students.

Selected publications: “Raising Agile, Skillful and Strong Children” (1987), “May Our Children Be Well-Rounded” (1993), and “Development of Children's Sports” (2007).

Academic and Coaching Career of Irek Izzatullayevich Burnashev

Irek Izzatullayevich Burnashev (1940–2014) graduated from the Faculty of Physical Education at the Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute in 1968.

He worked as a lecturer from 1968 to 1973, senior lecturer from 1973 to 1976, department head from 1976 to 1983, deputy dean from 1983 to 1984, dean from 1984 to 1992, head of the Department of National Sports from 1992 to 2000, head of the Department of Physical Education Theory and Wrestling from 2000 to 2006, and Associate Professor from 2006 to 2011.

Under his coaching, Bukhara State University's basketball team won prizes in national championships, the Uzbekistan Cup, the Universiade, and international competitions.

During Uzbekistan's independence, he trained 29 Masters of Sports and more than 40 Candidates for Master of Sports. Eleven of his students represented the Uzbekistan national team, including Arsen Ilyasov.

He received educational excellence awards in 1978 and 1981 and was named an Honored Coach of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 1991.

Methodological publications: “Внеклассная работа по баскетболу в общеобразовательной школе” and “Организация и методика подготовки юных баскетболистов в специализированных классах общеобразовательных школ”.

Academic Staff in Previous Periods

1984–2008: B. Bozorov, L.P. Shuliko, Sh.R. Vafoyev, I.I. Ashurov, B.Ya. Fozilov, R.H. Kadirov, F.F. Qurbonov, Q.P. Arslonov, I.T. Xamrayev, K.X. Qurbonov, Sh.D. Abdullayev, G.M. Salimov, J.R. Jo‘rayev, I.I. Saidov.

2008–2012: B.Ya. Fozilov, R.H. Kadirov, F.F. Qurbonov, Q.P. Arslonov, I.T. Xamrayev, K.X. Qurbonov, Sh.D. Abdullayev, J.R. Jo‘rayev, I.I. Saidov, R.S. Shukurov, F.B. Muzaffarova, X.N. Xakimov, Z.Sh. Yusupova, A.Sh. Inoyatov.

2012–2019: X.A. Botirov, B.Ya. Fozilov, R.H. Kadirov, F.F. Qurbonov, I.T. Xamrayev, K.X. Qurbonov, Sh.D. Abdullayev, J.R. Jo‘rayev, I.I. Saidov, R.S. Shukurov, F.B. Muzaffarova, X.N. Xakimov, Z.Sh. Yusupova, A.Sh. Inoyatov, J.I. Kurbanov, E. Islomov, N.A. Munirov, N.I. Davronov, N.M. Muxitdinova, A.T. Toshev, A.A. Afraimov.

2019–2024: X.A. Botirov, Q.P. Arslonov, R.H. Kadirov, I.T. Xamrayev, Sh.D. Abdullayev, J.R. Jo‘rayev, I.I. Saidov, F.B. Muzaffarova, X.N. Xakimov, Z.Sh. Yusupova, A.Sh. Inoyatov, J.I. Kurbanov, E. Islomov, N.A. Munirov, N.I. Davronov, N.M. Muxitdinova, A.T. Toshev, G.M. Akramova, F.I. Qo‘ziyeva, M.M. Ibragimov, F.F. Qoraboyev, N.Ya. Sultonova, J.R. Abitova, Sh. Namozov, S.T. Ne’matov, L.A. Azimov, N.Z. Jumayev.

Degree Programs and Specializations

Bachelor's Programs — Full-Time

61010300

Sports Activities

Boxing, national wrestling, freestyle wrestling, judo

60310900

Psychology

Sports psychology

61010300

Adaptive Physical Education and Sports

Full-time program

Evening and Part-Time Programs

EVENING STUDIES

61010300 — Sports Activities (freestyle wrestling)

PART-TIME / CORRESPONDENCE STUDIES
  • 61010300 — Sports Activities (boxing)
  • 61010300 — Sports Activities (judo)
  • 61010300 — Sports Activities (freestyle wrestling)
  • 61010300 — Sports Activities (national wrestling)
  • 5112000 — Physical Culture

Master's Programs

71010201

Sports Activities (Boxing)

7100303

Adaptive Health Promotion, Physical Education and Sports

NEW PROGRAMS INTRODUCED IN 2025–2026

61010300 — Sports Activities (hand-to-hand combat)

61010300 — Sports Activities (taekwondo)

Courses Taught

View the Course List — 18 Courses
  1. Theory and Methodology of Physical Education
  2. Swimming
  3. National Wrestling
  4. Judo
  5. Belt Wrestling
  6. Turon Wrestling
  7. History of Physical Education and the Olympic Movement
  8. Methods of Teaching Swimming
  9. Methods of Teaching Gymnastics
  10. Theory and Methodology of Physical Education and Sports
  11. Pedagogy of Physical Education and Sports
  12. Psychology and Sports Psychology
  13. Sports Management
  14. Development of Sports Pedagogical Skills
  15. Theory and Methodology of Sports Disciplines
  16. Methods of Maintaining Sports School and School Documentation
  17. Introduction to the Specialization
  18. Methods of Organizing and Conducting Sports Festivals

Academic Staff

The Department employs 25 academic staff members, including Doctors of Sciences, Professors, Associate Professors, and Lecturers.

Department Staff — 25 Members
No.Full NameAcademic Degree and Position
1Abdullayev Mehriddin JunaydulloyevichDoctor of Pedagogical Sciences (DSc), Professor, Head of Department
2Kadirov Rashid XamidovichCandidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor
3Salimov G‘ayrat MuxammedovichCandidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor
4Shukurov Rahim SalimovichPhD, Professor
5Inoyatov Abdullo ShodiyevichPhD, Professor
6Arslonov Qaxramon PolvonovichProfessor
7Namozov Sherzod NasimovichProfessor, Two-Time Paralympic Champion
8Jumayev Nodir ZaynidinovichPhD, Associate Professor
9Sayfulloyev Azizbek AmrulloyevichPhD, Associate Professor
10Akramov Abdufattoh ShavkatovichPhD, Associate Professor
11Munirov Nurali AlisherovichAssociate Professor
12Ibragimov Mironshoh MuxammadovichAssociate Professor
13Alisher TemirovichAssociate Professor
14Sultonova Nargiza YakubjanovnaAssociate Professor
15Nurullayev Abdurashid RuzimboyevichAssociate Professor
16Nematov Soxib TeshayevichAssociate Professor
17Abitova Jasmina RuslanovnaAssociate Professor
18Qobiljonov Qosimjon Qobiljon o‘g‘liAssociate Professor
19Qurbonov Jo‘rabek IsmatovichAssociate Professor
20Qoraboyev Fazlidin FaxridinovichLecturer
21Mamanazarov Akmal AnvarovichLecturer
22Yusupova Zulfizar SharipovnaLecturer
23Jo‘rayev Jo‘ra RaxmonovichLecturer
24Samadov Sardor SodiqovichLecturer
25G‘ulomov Nasillo Baxshillo o‘g‘liLecturer

Scientific Research

The Department conducts research in physical education, sports training theory, sports pedagogy, sports psychology, and the improvement of athletes' performance.

84
Articles in journals recognized by the Higher Attestation Commission
54
International journal articles
9
Textbooks
24
Copyright certificates

Research Results: 2024 to the First Half of 2026

According to the Department's data, this period produced 84 articles in journals recognized by the Higher Attestation Commission, 54 international research articles, 9 textbooks, 8 monographs, 8 teaching manuals, and 24 copyright certificates.

INNOVATIVE PROJECT • 2025–2027

Development of a Mobile Laboratory for Monitoring and Assessing Athletes' Psychological Conditions

Project ID: IL-9124104713

Project Leader: M.J. Abdullayev

The project aims to create a mobile laboratory designed to monitor and evaluate athletes' psychological conditions.

Development of Academic Research Capacity

2012–2019: Two Candidates of Pedagogical Sciences holding Associate Professor positions were recruited, and two Associate Professor titles were awarded.

2019–2024: Five academic staff members defended PhD dissertations; three Associate Professor titles and three Professor titles were awarded.

Since 2024: Three staff members defended PhD dissertations and one defended a DSc dissertation; three Associate Professor titles and one Professor title were awarded by the Higher Attestation Commission.

Academic Publications

Publications by Department Scholars
  • A.Q. Atoyev: “Raising Agile, Skillful and Strong Children” (1987).
  • A.Q. Atoyev: “May Our Children Be Well-Rounded” (1993).
  • A.Q. Atoyev: “Development of Children's Sports” (2007).
  • I.I. Burnashev: “Внеклассная работа по баскетболу в общеобразовательной школе”.
  • I.I. Burnashev: “Организация и методика подготовки юных баскетболистов в специализированных классах общеобразовательных школ”.
  • Q.P. Arslonov: “Types of National Wrestling and Technologies for Teaching Them”.
  • Kh.N. Khakimov: “Gymnastics and Methods of Teaching It”.
  • R.S. Shukurov: “Turon Wrestling”.
  • R.Kh. Kadirov: “Theory and Methodology of Physical Education”.

More than 20 modern educational publications were prepared during 2019–2024. Since 2024, more than 10 additional educational works have been produced on the theoretical foundations of physical education and sports training.

International and National Cooperation

The Department maintains cooperation with international and national higher education institutions in education, sports, and scientific research.

International Partners

  • South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University
  • The Moscow-based pedagogical institution associated with the name of M.V. Lomonosov in the source materials
  • Moscow Pedagogical State University
  • Kazan Federal University
  • Volga Region State University of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism
  • Branches of foreign universities in Uzbekistan

National Partners

  • Uzbekistan State University of Physical Education and Sport
  • Termez State University
  • Urgench State University
  • Gulistan State University
  • Other higher education institutions

Sporting Achievements

1
Paris 2024 Olympic Champion
10+
World Champions
Nearly 20
Winners of Asian Competitions
100+
National Competition Winners and Medalists

Olympic and Paralympic Champions

Abdumalik Khallokov — winner of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, listed among athletes studying in the Department's degree programs.

Sherzod Nasimovich Namozov — two-time Paralympic champion and Professor at the Department.

Historical Universiade Results
YearSport / CoachResult
2000Basketball — I.I. Burnashev1st place
2000Wrestling — Q.P. Arslonov2nd place
2002Basketball — I.I. Burnashev1st place
2002Wrestling — Q.P. Arslonov2nd place
2002Belt Wrestling3rd place
2002Judo3rd place
2016Freestyle Wrestling — Q.P. Arslonov3rd place
2016Boxing2nd place
2023Judo — Q.P. Arslonov, L.A. Azimov1st place
2023Wrestling1st place

Universiade 2002: The Bukhara regional team finished second in the overall team standings.

Universiade 2024 Results
SportCoachesResult
Freestyle WrestlingQ.P. Arslonov, A.T. Toshev1st place
Greco-Roman Wrestling—2nd place
JudoSh. Namozov, A.A. Mamanazarov1st place
National WrestlingR.S. Shukurov, N. G‘ulomov5th place
Belt WrestlingJ.R. Jo‘rayev, F.F. Qoraboyev6th place
Overall Result: The Bukhara regional team achieved second place in the overall standings at Universiade 2024.

Educational and Community Activities

The Department organizes activities to support students' personal development, promote healthy lifestyles, and increase participation in sports.

  • Sports events for students with physical disabilities.
  • Meetings with Olympic champion Sh. Zoirov.
  • “Three Generations” meetings.
  • Scientific and practical conferences on the development of women's sports.
  • Participation in the “Five Initiatives Olympiad” and community sports competitions.

Awards and Recognition

24 DECEMBER 2021

“Veteran of Sports of Uzbekistan”

Q.P. Arslonov received this badge under Order No. 12 of the Council of Veterans of Sports Organizations of Uzbekistan.

25 SEPTEMBER 2026

“Excellence in Higher Education”

Q.P. Arslonov received this badge under Order No. 405 of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

EDUCATION • SPORTS • SCIENCE • INNOVATION

Department of Sports Theory and Methodology

The Department is committed to training highly qualified sports professionals, improving evidence-based athlete preparation, advancing national and international sporting achievements, and integrating innovative technologies into education and sports practice.