Sports Activity: Para Powerlifting

What is taught in this program

The program provides theoretical and practical foundations of sports activity. Core subjects include anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, sports hygiene and sports medicine. Students study the characteristics of the bodies of athletes with disabilities and become familiar with the basics of adaptive physical education.

Specialized courses cover weightlifting technique, training theory and methodology, training planning, sports psychology and nutrition fundamentals. In practical classes, students master bench press technique and get acquainted with competition rules and judging.

Key skills developed in this program include monitoring an athlete's condition, selecting appropriate training loads, following safety rules and working within a sports team.

Who the graduate becomes

Graduates can work in the following positions:

• para powerlifting coach;
• physical education and sports teacher;
• adaptive physical education specialist;
• manager of a sports club or department;
• competition judge or sports event organizer.

Graduates gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with people with disabilities, which allows them to become specialists in demand in the fields of sports and rehabilitation.

Where you can work

In Uzbekistan, graduates may find employment in the following organizations:

• children's and youth sports schools and sports complexes;
• public organizations and federations that develop sport for people with disabilities;
• general and inclusive educational institutions;
• rehabilitation centers and sanatoriums;
• sports clubs and organizations that run competitions.

Job opportunities depend on local sports infrastructure and state programs, so it is advisable to consider regional needs when choosing a workplace.

Who it suits

This program suits applicants who:

• are interested in sport and a healthy lifestyle;
• enjoy helping others and teaching them;
• are responsible, patient and disciplined;
• are curious about how the human body and movement mechanics work;
• want to help people with disabilities return to full life through sport.

Before choosing this program, it is useful to assess your health and physical fitness together with a doctor and a coach.