Welcome to the Department of Physical Education
Historical Overview
The Department of Physical Education at the National University of Mongolia (NUM) was officially established on October 5, 1949, following the creation of the Military Physical Education Gymnasium in 1948 by Rector's Order No. 24. Initially guided by Soviet expert P.I. Silaev and instructors I.R. Volshuk and A.A. Mikhailov, the gymnasium laid the groundwork for integrating physical education into the academic structure of NUM.
Distinguished Educators
Among the department’s most notable figures was J. Gombosuren, who was the first in Mongolia to receive the title “Honored Teacher of Sports” in 1957 and later “Honored Sports Coach” in 1971. Other honored members include Ch. Ishdorj, who was awarded the “Honored Teacher of Sports” in 1962, and Ts. Samdangeleg, who successfully defended his candidate’s dissertation.
Mission and Activities
The Department of Physical Education promotes physical development and healthy lifestyles among students. It emphasizes the importance of regular physical activity in enhancing academic performance and overall well-being. The course ‘Physical Education and Hygiene’ is offered to all undergraduate students and is supplemented by nine sports programs and therapeutic physical training for students with restricted mobility.
In addition to undergraduate teaching, the department prepares university teams for national and international competitions. NUM’s athletes have earned numerous awards, including top honors at the V and VI Mongolian Student Sports Festivals. Notably, four Olympic medalists and three world championship medalists have emerged from the university’s sports programs.
Research Contributions
Faculty members conduct regular ‘General Physical Development Level’ tests and actively participate in academic conferences. They publish research in peer-reviewed journals, both domestically and internationally. From 2000 to 2024, a total of 20 articles were published in national journals and 3 in foreign journals.
Faculty Composition
The department currently has 11 full-time lecturers and 2 teaching assistants. Among them are one Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and ten Masters of Pedagogical Sciences. The staff includes six Masters of Sports, three International Masters, and one International Referee. All faculty members are experienced educators with outstanding professional and athletic achievements.
