Национальный государственный университет физической культуры, спорта и здоровья имени П. Ф. Лесгафта | |
Type | State |
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Established | 1896 |
President | Ageevetz |
Location | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
Campus | Urban |
Website | http://www.lesgaft.spb.ru |
The Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health is a university in St. Petersburg, Russia, named after Peter Lesgaft.
Its history started from 1896, when Peter Lesgaft founded a training program for PE teachers. The university now offers 15 bachelor degrees including Bachelor of Physical Culture, Bachelor of Adapted physical education among others. It provides 7 courses at Masters level and 14 courses at PhD courses.It is noteworthy that the institution was among first in Russia to introduce a Bachelor of Nursing course.
It consists of following colleges:
and the following faculties:
It is also the publisher of the magazine "Scientific notes University Lesgaft" and the newspaper "Lesgaftovets" ("For physical training cadres").