No. 11, pp. 6–8

Received: 20.08.2026 | Published: 23.10.2026

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Abstract

Objective of the study is to systematise the qualitative characteristics and basic values of the collective of the Institute of Physical Culture and Sport (IPCS) of PSU on the basis of the analysis of the historical stages of the development of student sport on the basis of the university. Methods and structure of the study. In the scientific work, the theoretical analysis of the sources of the development of student sport, the historical-systematisation method, the content analysis of documents and publications, comparative analysis, case study, and structural-functional analysis were applied. Results and conclusions. In the article, three stages of the development of student sport on the basis of PSU are singled out: 1956-1991, the stage of the ‘Burevestnik’ Voluntary Sports Society; 1992-2012, the stage of the sports clubs of two merged universities; 2012 to the present, the stage of the work of the sports club of PSU and the Centre of Athletic Preparation. For each stage, the dominant basic values of the collective were determined: the continuity of generations, professionalism, mentoring, scientific character, patriotism, team spirit, health preservation. The qualitative characteristics of the collective were systematised: personnel potential, educational activity, scientific-research work, sporting result-effectiveness, infrastructure, social involvement, international recognition. It is shown that the collective of the IPCS of PSU is a bearer of a stable value-orientation system, ensuring the preparation of highly qualified coaches, pedagogues and athletes.

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