THE EXPERIENCE OF OLYMPIC EDUCATION FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Authors

  • Khanat Kassenov Academy of Physical Education and Mass Sport, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Sayagul Вakhtiyarova M.Utemisov West Kazakhstan University, Uralsk, Kazakhstan
  • Zhaxat Kenzhin Academy of Physical Education and Mass Sport, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Gulnar Khazhgaliyeva M.Utemisov West Kazakhstan University, Uralsk, Kazakhstan
  • Aitolkyn Turginbayeva Kazakh National Academy of Choreography Astana, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59787/2413-5488-2025-51-3-%25p

Keywords:

olympic education, physical education and sports specialists, Olympic Games, olympism, students, olympic movement

Abstract

The article explores new approaches to professional training in sports education, focusing on integrating physical education and sports specialists into the global system. It highlightsthe promotion of the ideals and values of Olympic teaching in response to the growing interest in the international athletic movement and the Games in the context of modern global society.

The study is based on research materials evaluating the professional literacy level of specialists in physical education regarding the global sporting event, including its history, current state, and the impact of new knowledge on the professional preparation of future specialists.

The main aim of the article is to cultivate and enhance the culture of Olympism among youth by introducing them to the ideals and values of competitive sports through educational programs. Additionally, the article presents the experience of implementing Olympism concepts at the M. Utemisov West Kazakhstan University. Recommendations for improving students' literacy in sports-related knowledge at higher educational institutions are also provided.

Author Biographies

  • Khanat Kassenov, Academy of Physical Education and Mass Sport, Astana, Kazakhstan

    Doctor of PhD, Academy of Physical Education and Mass Sport, Kazakhstan. E-mail: kh_kassenov@apems.edu.kz, ORCID: 0000-0002-7555-4919 (corresponding author)

  • Sayagul Вakhtiyarova , M.Utemisov West Kazakhstan University, Uralsk, Kazakhstan

    PhD, M.Utemisov West Kazakhstan University, Uralsk, Kazakhstan. e-mail: sayagul.bakhtiyarova@mail.ru, ORCID 0000-0002-4713-9021

  • Zhaxat Kenzhin , Academy of Physical Education and Mass Sport, Astana, Kazakhstan

    Doctor of PhD, Associate Professor, Academy of Physical Education and Mass Sport, Astana, Kazakhstan. e-mail: jaksat_22@mail.ru, ORCID 0000-0001-6085-8349

  • Gulnar Khazhgaliyeva, M.Utemisov West Kazakhstan University, Uralsk, Kazakhstan

    Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, PhD in Pedagogy and Psychology, M.Utemisov West Kazakhstan University, Uralsk, Kazakhstan, E-mail: khazhg@mail.ru, ORCID 0000-0002-1406-0173

  • Aitolkyn Turginbayeva , Kazakh National Academy of Choreography Astana, Kazakhstan

    senior lecturer, dean, Kazakh National Academy of Choreography Astana, Kazakhstan, e-mail: aitosha_5@mail.ru, ORCID 0000-0003-0879-4506

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Published

2025-09-30

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Vol. 51 No. 3 (2025): HIGHER EDUCATION IN KAZAKHSTAN

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EDUCATIONAL POLICY IN HIGHER EDUCATION

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