Our History

The Faculty of Sport was established in 2001 as the “Faculty of Sport and Art.” The first dean of the faculty was Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Onalbek Zharilkassyn Kerimbekuly. Since the 2025–2026 academic year, the Faculty of Sport has been headed by Professor Seydakhmetov Yermek Yergeshuly.
From 2001 to 2025, the faculty included 4 departments and trained specialists in 13 educational programs, meeting modern standards. From its early years, the faculty’s teaching and academic staff stood out for their high professional level.

In 2025, the “Faculty of Sport and Art” was divided, and the “Faculty of Sport” became an independent structural unit. This decision was made to provide in-depth training for specialists according to the development and needs of the sports industry.
Currently, the Faculty of Sport has 2 departments and trains specialists in 4 educational programs. The faculty operates in accordance with modern requirements and ensures a high professional level of education.

Since its establishment, the faculty has achieved significant success in the field of sport. Its graduates work successfully across the country and abroad in their respective professions. Even during their studies, our students have demonstrated excellent results in international competitions and the Olympic Games.
For example, the bronze medalist of the London Olympic Games in freestyle wrestling, Akzhurek Tangatarov, and the 2025 World Champions Asylzhan Yesengeldi and Sagyndyk Togambay have become the pride of the faculty.

The faculty employs 6 professors, 3 associate professors, 2 PhD senior lecturers, 2 Honored Coaches of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 4 Honored Sports Figures of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and senior lecturers.
The Faculty of Sport is not only an educational institution but also a reliable foundation aimed at developing sport, integrating science and practice, and strengthening the athletic potential of the nation.