Physical education, sports pedagogy, sports theory and methodology, and the training of highly qualified athletes and specialists.
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.
Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences (DSc), Professor
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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”.
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.
Boxing, national wrestling, freestyle wrestling, judo
Sports psychology
Full-time program
61010300 — Sports Activities (freestyle wrestling)
61010300 — Sports Activities (hand-to-hand combat)
61010300 — Sports Activities (taekwondo)
The Department employs 25 academic staff members, including Doctors of Sciences, Professors, Associate Professors, and Lecturers.
| No. | Full Name | Academic Degree and Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdullayev Mehriddin Junaydulloyevich | Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences (DSc), Professor, Head of Department |
| 2 | Kadirov Rashid Xamidovich | Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor |
| 3 | Salimov G‘ayrat Muxammedovich | Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor |
| 4 | Shukurov Rahim Salimovich | PhD, Professor |
| 5 | Inoyatov Abdullo Shodiyevich | PhD, Professor |
| 6 | Arslonov Qaxramon Polvonovich | Professor |
| 7 | Namozov Sherzod Nasimovich | Professor, Two-Time Paralympic Champion |
| 8 | Jumayev Nodir Zaynidinovich | PhD, Associate Professor |
| 9 | Sayfulloyev Azizbek Amrulloyevich | PhD, Associate Professor |
| 10 | Akramov Abdufattoh Shavkatovich | PhD, Associate Professor |
| 11 | Munirov Nurali Alisherovich | Associate Professor |
| 12 | Ibragimov Mironshoh Muxammadovich | Associate Professor |
| 13 | Alisher Temirovich | Associate Professor |
| 14 | Sultonova Nargiza Yakubjanovna | Associate Professor |
| 15 | Nurullayev Abdurashid Ruzimboyevich | Associate Professor |
| 16 | Nematov Soxib Teshayevich | Associate Professor |
| 17 | Abitova Jasmina Ruslanovna | Associate Professor |
| 18 | Qobiljonov Qosimjon Qobiljon o‘g‘li | Associate Professor |
| 19 | Qurbonov Jo‘rabek Ismatovich | Associate Professor |
| 20 | Qoraboyev Fazlidin Faxridinovich | Lecturer |
| 21 | Mamanazarov Akmal Anvarovich | Lecturer |
| 22 | Yusupova Zulfizar Sharipovna | Lecturer |
| 23 | Jo‘rayev Jo‘ra Raxmonovich | Lecturer |
| 24 | Samadov Sardor Sodiqovich | Lecturer |
| 25 | G‘ulomov Nasillo Baxshillo o‘g‘li | Lecturer |
The Department conducts research in physical education, sports training theory, sports pedagogy, sports psychology, and the improvement of athletes' performance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Department maintains cooperation with international and national higher education institutions in education, sports, and scientific research.
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.
| Year | Sport / Coach | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Basketball — I.I. Burnashev | 1st place |
| 2000 | Wrestling — Q.P. Arslonov | 2nd place |
| 2002 | Basketball — I.I. Burnashev | 1st place |
| 2002 | Wrestling — Q.P. Arslonov | 2nd place |
| 2002 | Belt Wrestling | 3rd place |
| 2002 | Judo | 3rd place |
| 2016 | Freestyle Wrestling — Q.P. Arslonov | 3rd place |
| 2016 | Boxing | 2nd place |
| 2023 | Judo — Q.P. Arslonov, L.A. Azimov | 1st place |
| 2023 | Wrestling | 1st place |
Universiade 2002: The Bukhara regional team finished second in the overall team standings.
| Sport | Coaches | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Freestyle Wrestling | Q.P. Arslonov, A.T. Toshev | 1st place |
| Greco-Roman Wrestling | — | 2nd place |
| Judo | Sh. Namozov, A.A. Mamanazarov | 1st place |
| National Wrestling | R.S. Shukurov, N. G‘ulomov | 5th place |
| Belt Wrestling | J.R. Jo‘rayev, F.F. Qoraboyev | 6th place |
The Department organizes activities to support students' personal development, promote healthy lifestyles, and increase participation in sports.
Q.P. Arslonov received this badge under Order No. 12 of the Council of Veterans of Sports Organizations of Uzbekistan.
Q.P. Arslonov received this badge under Order No. 405 of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
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.