PPS department TOFKiS
PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT
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Belegova Aliya is the Head of the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Physical Education and Sports and a PhD candidate.
Since February 3, 2025, she has served as Deputy Chair of the Dissertation Council. Head of the Consulting and Psychological Service at the Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism. Winner of the “Best Teacher – 2021-2025” category of the Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism competition. Member of the Association of Sports Psychologists. Member of the Association of Sports Psychologists of Kazakhstan (since 2015). Member of the International Association of Sports Psychologists (since 2023). Her primary research focus is on the psychological and pedagogical aspects of athlete training. She supervises PhD students. She has published over 20 scientific and methodological papers, including publications in international peer-reviewed journals included in the Scopus database. |
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Andrushishin Joseph Frantsevich – Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor of the Department, Academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, President of the Association of Sports Psychologists of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The field of scientific research is psychological and pedagogical problems of training athletes, based on the idea of pedagogization of sciences. The discipline taught: psychology of PC&S, psychology of higher education, psychological control in the field of PC&S, long-term training of athletes, disciplines of the educational trajectory «Sports psychology». Leads the scientific management of undergraduates and PhD doctoral students. Under his leadership, 4 Candidatedissertations, 5 PhD dissertations, more than 30 master’s dissertations and more than 50 theses were defended. More than 310 scientific and methodological papers have been published, including publications inInternational peer-reviewed journals included in the Scopus database. Contacts: 8-701-350-84-24, E-mail: ifandru2@mail.ru |
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Haustov Stanislav Ivanovich-Academician, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor of the Department, full member of the International Academy of Informatization.
Graduate of KazIPC, he has been working at the department since 1971. Author of more than 270 scientific works: monographs, educational and methodical manuals, scientific articles. Articles in the international scientific journal of Thomson Reuters from the Scopus database with zero impact factor; has a preliminary patent for inventions. Directs the research work of undergraduates and PhD doctoral students. The field of scientific research is the theory and methodology of physical culture and sports. The discipline taught: «Theory and methodology of physical culture». Contacts: 8-777-548-64-10, E-mail: xci41@mail.ru |
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Baltina Altynai is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture and a Master of Sports in judo, sambo, and Kazakh kuresi. She is an Asian Champion in sambo and Kazakh kuresi.
She is a graduate of KazAST and has been working at the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture since 2014. She has participated in the World Championships (Tokyo, 2014), World Cups, and the 2013 Summer Universiade held in Kazan. She is a multiple-time Champion and medalist of the Republic of Kazakhstan. She is the author of more than 30 scientific and educational-methodological publications, including articles published in international peer-reviewed journals indexed in the Scopus database, as well as three учебно-методические пособия (educational and methodological manuals). Developer of entrance examinations for the master’s degree for the National Testing Centre in the disciplines: «Management of Physical Education and Sport».
She teaches courses in the field of theory and methodology of physical culture. Contact: baltina_89@mail.ru |
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Nurmukhambetova Medina Bulatovna – Master of Pedagogy, Senior Lecturer Department of the “Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture and Sports”. She has been working at KazAST since 2016. Member of the Association of Sports Psychologists of Kazakhstan (since 2014). Member of the International Association of Sports Psychologists (since 2022).
Education: Bachelor of Primary School Teaching Methodology, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, 2001; Master of Pedagogy, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, 2003; 5B010800 – Physical Culture and Sports, Shymkent Social and Pedagogical University, Shymkent, 2012; 5B050300 – Psychology, “Turan” University, Almaty, 2020. Member of the working group for developing the educational programme 6B01403 “Adaptive Physical Culture and Sports”. Field of scientific research – psychology and pedagogy in physical culture and sports. Author of 20 scientific and methodological publications. Subjects taught: “Socio-Political Education Module (Psychology)”, “Psychology of Physical Culture and Sports”, “Inclusive Education”, “Special Pedagogy and Psychology”. Head of the Minor Programme “Physical Culture and Sports Psychology”. Contact: +7 (777)-250–2154 E-mail: medina1979@mail.ru |
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Zhidovinova Anna – PhD of the National Sports Academy “Vasil Levski”, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Senior Lecturer at the department, working since 2016. Research field – professional training of specialists in physical education and sport. Published more than 37 scientific and scientific-methodological works. Head of the Minor programme “Physical Education and Sports Management”. Developer of entrance examinations for the master’s degree for the National Testing Centre in the disciplines: «Theory and Methodology of Physical Education», «Management of Physical Education and Sport». Contacts: skarlettt2020@gmail.com |
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Brimkulova Asem Dulatovna – Senior Lecturer of the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture and Sport, Master of Pedagogical Sciences, PhD doctoral student at the Kazakh Academy of Sport and Tourism. Has been working at the department since September 1, 2012.
Courses taught: Sports Facilities and Equipment in Adapted Physical Culture and Sport Adapted Physical Culture and Sport Special Pedagogy and Psychology Research activity: Author of more than 20 scientific publications, including articles in international peer-reviewed journals indexed in the Scopus database. Research interests focus on the development of inclusive competence of future specialists in physical culture and sport. Organizational and social activity: Developed regulations to support students with special educational needs. Serves as a coordinator for students with disabilities. Contactin formation: E-mail: paton-cimon@mail.ru Phone: +7 777 851 78 30 |
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Golokha Lada Ivanovna Senior Lecturer at the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture and Sports, Master’s degree Vice President of the Association of Sports Psychologists of Kazakhstan. An active sports psychologist. Since 2019, he has been working at the Academy of Sports and Tourism. He has more than 20 scientific publications. He is a member of the scientific and research project of grant financing of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2021-2023, IRN AP09260551 on the topic “Development of scientifically sound proposals for improving technical preparedness and improving psychological and pedagogical support for the training of sports reserves in water sports.” The developer of the discipline “Adaptive physical culture and sport”. Subjects taught: Conducts classes on Adaptive physical culture and sports; A workshop on sports psychology.
Contacts: ladago@bk.ru |
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Ibragimov Asset Yerbulovich
Senior Lecturer, Department of Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture and Sports Master of Pedagogical Sciences Candidate for Master of Sports in Boxing From 2012 to 2018, he worked as a lecturer at the Department of Boxing and Weightlifting. Since 2019, he has been serving as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture and Sports. From 2020 to 2024, he also held the position of Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports (FOS). He is a bronze medalist of an international boxing tournament among students of Central Asia, as well as a prize winner of numerous national competitions. He is the author of more than 15 scientific and scientific-methodological works, including publications in international peer-reviewed journals indexed in the Scopus database, as well as three electronic educational and methodological manuals. He was awarded the “Qurmet” Certificate of Honor by the Association of Higher Education Institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He conducts academic courses in the field of theory and methodology of physical culture and sports. Contact: acet-box-kazact@mail.ru
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Tazabek Yerkebulan Іs a senior lecturer at the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture and Sports, master of pedagogical sciences, doctoral candidate.
Master of Sports in Boxing of the Republic of Kazakhstan Since February 9, 2019, he has been working at the Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism. Prize-winner of the Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Uralsk), Finalist of the International Youth Tournament A. Tshanov (Almaty), Winner of the Almaty City Youth Championship. He was a member of the national team of the city of Almaty. He has more than 10 scientific publications. Of these, 1 is in the Scopus database. Subjects taught: «Theory and methodology of physical culture», «Introduction to the teaching profession». The field of scientific research is the theory and methodology of sports training. E-mail: alma.kala@mail.ru |
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Suranshieva Meiramgul Kadyrovna
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) of the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Physical Education and Sports. “Honored Worker of Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan” – certificate No. 01803 dated September 11, 2008. He has more than 90 scientific works on the problems of understanding the objective laws of personality development, spiritual and moral development of the individual, the formation of value relations of the individual, self-education, self-improvement, professional competencies, issues of pedagogical excellence, improvement of the process of education and training of the younger generation, issues of social pedagogy and socialization of children with deviant behavior, formation of a culture of scientific and pedagogical research future teachers in the process of professional training. Participant of the international Tempus-Educa project “Modernization and development of educational programs in pedagogy in Central Asian countries” at the Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abai. Developer of standard programs in social pedagogy, compiler of catalogs of elective disciplines for specialties 5B010300 – “Pedagogy and Psychology”, 5B012300 – “Social Pedagogy and Self-Knowledge” in Russian and Kazakh languages, compiler of methodological developments for writing theses for graduates. Subjects taught: «General Pedagogy, Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy,» and «Educational Work in Educational and Sports-Related Organizations», «Pedagogy of Higher Education». Contact phone number: +77760857556 Email: mira-8.3@mail.ru |
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Kosherbayeva Gaziza – Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Acting Associate Professor of the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Culture and Sports. Co-founder of the Public Association LLP “International Academy of Practical Psychology and Pedagogy” and a member of the Association of Sports Psychologists of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Participated in the project “Rukhani Zhangyru: 100 New Books.” Prepared video lectures for the Open University of Kazakhstan. Has received letters of appreciation from the leadership of KazAST for student research activities; in 2024, her student became the First Prize winner of the “Best Student of the Year” award.
Research interests include psychological and pedagogical issues in training future teachers in the field of physical culture and sports. Author of more than 60 scientific and methodological publications, including articles in international peer-reviewed journals indexed in the Scopus database and journals recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education. Co-author of a collective monograph and a textbook on Practical Psychology (recommended by the Educational and Methodological Association, in Russian), as well as co-author of textbooks on Psychodiagnostics and Management Psychology in Kazakh for bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Courses taught: Psychology of Physical Culture and Sports, Minor “Physical Culture and Sports Psychology,” “Socio-Political Education Module (Psychology)”, Theoretical Foundations of Psychology and Personality in Sports, Psychodiagnostics of Functional States in Sports, Management Psychology, Technologies of Scientific and Pedagogical Design, Psychological Control in Physical Culture and Sports (Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Kazakh).
Contacts: +7-707-826-70-15 |
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Kuperbayeva Aigul Zhaksylykovna – Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department ” Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture and Sports” with more than 30 years of teaching experience.
He has extensive teaching and research experience in the field of pedagogy and inclusive education. Actively participates in conferences on pedagogy, inclusive education and introduces modern teaching methods into the educational process. He is the author of patents, articles, and teaching aids for teachers. He has more than 35 scientific publications. Subjects taught: Academic writing, General Pedagogy, physical education and sports pedagogy, Inclusive education and Technology for the development of critical thinking (Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree). |
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Karayeva Tileuzhamal
Master, senior lecturer Since september, 2023– the senior lecturer of at the Department of “Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture and Sports” of the Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism., Almaty; Certificate of Honor from the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the achievements and great contribution to the spiritual and social development and prosperity of Independent Kazakhstan, 2017 Disciplines: “Socio-Political Education Module (Psychology)”, «Psychology of Physical Culture and Sport», Inclusive Education, Project-Based Activity in Education. Research area: Personality Psychology — Emotional and Personal Characteristics of the Self-Concept of Contemporary University Students within the Higher Education Educational Environment. E-mail: : karaeva66@mail.ru |
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Adilbay Zhumatayuly Tastanov is a Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, and Associate Professor, a highly qualified scholar and educator in the field of physical education and sports. He has many years of experience in academic and pedagogical work related to the theory and methodology of physical education, sports training, health-oriented and adaptive physical education.
He received his higher education at the Shymkent Pedagogical Institute of Physical Education and completed his postgraduate studies at the Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism. In 2003, he defended his PhD dissertation in the specialty 13.00.04 – Theory and Methodology of Physical Education, Sports Training, Health-Oriented and Adaptive Physical Culture. In 2006, he was awarded the academic title of Associate Professor by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In 2012, he was conferred the title of Professor at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University. Professor Tastanov’s research focuses on the pedagogical foundations of developing physical culture among schoolchildren, taking into account age-related characteristics. He is actively involved in designing educational programs and curricula, as well as conducting scientific and methodological research in the field of education. He is the author of more than 200 scientific and educational publications and the developer of copyrighted electronic textbooks, including Theory and Methodology of Teaching Athletics and Skiing. At the university level, he teaches courses such as Theory and Methodology of Physical Culture, Methods of Teaching Physical Education at School, Olympic and Paralympic Education. For his long-standing and fruitful professional activity, Professor Tastanov has received numerous national and institutional awards in the fields of education, science, and sports. His work makes a significant contribution to the development of the national education system and sports science. e-mail: tastanov_70@mail.ru phone.: +77025229825., 87770824270 |
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Kurmankulova Kenzhesh Abdygalimovna is an Associate Professor in the Department of “Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture and Sport,” Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, and Docent. She has extensive experience in the field of physical culture and sport, beginning with her teaching work at the Semipalatinsk Pedagogical Institute (1982–1985) and continuing with academic, research, and leadership roles in various educational and government institutions, including the Ministry of Tourism and Sport of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Athletics Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
She has more than 30 scientific publications and scientific-methodological developments in the area of sports training. She has been working at the department since September 1, 2023. Courses taught: Fundamentals of Sports Training, Competition Organization and Officiating, Theory and Methods of Physical Culture. Contact: +7 701 759 19 45 Email: Kenjesh@list.ru |
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Yessimgaliyeva Tlekshi
PhD, acting associate professor Winner of the KazAST competition «The Best Teacher of 2025». Since 2024, she has been Acting Associate professor of the Department of Theoretical foundations of Physical Culture and sports, PhD, winner of the KazAST competition «The Best Teacher of 2025». Member of the Kazakh Psychological Society. She has more than 40 scientific publications. The field of scientific research – psychological and pedagogical problems of athletes. Disciplines: «Pedagogy physical culture and sport», «Psychology physical culture and sport», «Social psychology and psychology of communication in sports». E-mail: tlekshi_86@mail.ru |
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Abdizhadil Yerkenaz is a Master’, teacher.
Her academic and pedagogical work is grounded in contemporary approaches within pedagogical and psychological sciences. The lecturer’s primary professional focus is on fostering students’ personal and professional development, implementing competency-based education principles, and providing psychological and pedagogical support. In the teaching process, she systematically applies modern pedagogical technologies and methodologies, as well as practical tools aligned with the requirements of inclusive education. Possesses expertise in modern approaches to organizing educational, instructional, and training processes and effectively applies them in pedagogical practice. When teaching pedagogical and psychological disciplines, she places particular emphasis on integrating theory and practice while taking into account students’ age-related and individual characteristics. For the purpose of professional development, she has completed the following advanced training courses:
Abdizhadil Yerkenaz is the author of 10 scientific publications, including articles published in national and international academic journals. Since September 1, 2025, she has been working at the Department of “Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture and Sport”. Courses taught: Contact information: |
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Dulat Turlybekuly
Master’s degree, Lecturer of the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture and Sports. Doctoral student Master of Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan in boxing Subjects taught: Fundamentals of youth and professional sports, introduction to the pedagogical specialty Contacts: 87476855618 |
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Ganibaev Nurlan Sagidollaevich Master of Pedagogical Sciences, Doctoral Candidate, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Physical Culture and Sports. Head of Pedagogical Practice. Disciplines taught: Management and Marketing of Physical Culture and Sports, Introduction to Pedagogical Specialization. Contact phone number:8-778-375-56-76, kafedraboksa1994@mail.ru |
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Ayaulym Erkebulanovna Serikbolova Laboratory Assistant, Department of Physical Education and Theoretical Foundations of Sports |
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Nurkanova Raikhan Orazbekovna, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor Nurkanova R.O. has been working in the education system for 32 years. In 1994, she graduated with honors from the Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, majoring in Mathematics. In 1998 she successfully defended her PhD thesis “Methodological Foundations of the Formation of Professional Readiness of a Future Specialist-Mathematician for Research Activities in a Multi-level Education System” at a meeting of the Dissertation Council of KR 14A.02.02 at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. In 1999 Higher Attestation Commission (HAC) Raikhan Nurkanova was awarded the degree of Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences. In 2001, HAC awarded her the academic title of associate professor. In different years she worked as a senior lecturer, associate professor of the Departments of Mathematical Analysis of S. Amanzholov EKU, Higher Mathematics of D. Serikbayev EKTU, Director of the Center for Pre-university Training and Admission of D. Serikbayev EKTU, director of the College of Al-Farabi KazNU. Nurkanova R.O. has been actively engaging in research activities, discussed reports at various international and republican seminars and conferences. Has more than 100 scientific and methodological works and teaching aids. Nurkanova R.O. is the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Professional Sport and Martial Arts and also teaches the course “Mathematical Methods in Scientific and Pedagogical Research” to second-year master’s students. Nurkanova R.O. at various times was a permanent member of the editorial board of the popular science magazine for high school students “Zhas Talap-KZ” of the publishing house of D. Serikbayev EKTU, and “Republican scientific and educational magazine for high school students Al- Farabi.kz ” of the publishing house “Kazakh University”, and the author of many articles in these journals. |
