Milestones in our history

1948. - Foundation of Teacher Training College, forerunner of today's Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in Nis, the first higher education institution south of Belgrade. Academic 1949/50 the first generation of student enrolled.

1954. - Within Teacher Training College a Department of Physical Education was founded in academic 1954/55 (2 year studies)

1971. - By the governmental decree of the Republic of Serbia the Faculty of Philosophy was founded as a member of the University of Nis, with the Department of Physical Education as its constituent unit.

1999. - By the governmental decree of the Republic of Serbia the Faculty of Physical Education was founded as a new member of the University of Nis.

2006. - By the decree of the University Senate in Nis, Faculty of Physical Education changed its name into the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education

2007. - From the academic year 2007/08 Faculty of Sport and Physical Education adopted the Bologna Process and runs its undergraduate and postgraduate studies and programmes degrees accordingly.

Since its establishment the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in Nis has issued diplomas in various study programs to approximately 3000 students and around 100 doctoral dissertations were defended. Senior coaches certificates were issued to around 1300 students who have completed their studies within the Center for the development of staff in sport and recreation.

Faculty of Sport and Physical Education has accredited the following study programs: Undergraduate studies, physical education and sport; Bachelor applied studies, sport; Graduate Specialised Professional Studies, sport; Master degree studies, physical education and sport; Master degree studies in physical education, physical activity and health and Doctoral degree studies, sports science.

The Faculty employs 49 teaching and associates staff. The Faculty employs 25 non-teaching employees in different sectors: General and Legal Affairs sector, Education and Student Affairs sector, Material and Financial Affairs sector, Library and IT sector.

The library has modern literature of over 12,000 library units. The Faculty has provided a considerable level of technical and computer equipment for the realization of practical training in accordance with the requirements of the study programs which are implemented. In this line, the Faculty has provided the appropriate technical equipment, devices, props, video beams, projectors, computers, laboratory equipment, internet technology and the like.