The study program of the basic academic studies of Physical Education and Sport Educational of basic academic studies aims at formation of a modern, competent and independent expert, in accordance with global modern trends in education and by respecting the requirements of the processes which are the pillars of modern education. The objectives of the study program resulted from the perception of the position of science and profession in our country, as well as from the need to provide scientific and professional staff in the field of physical education and sport.

Upon completion of the study program of Physical Education and Sport of Basic academic studies, the student will be trained to work in the following fields:

• school physical education (teaching and extra-curricular activities) at all levels of education;
• sport (theory and technology of the selected sport, general jobs within sport system);
• recreation / sports recreation (organization and technology in the process of recreation).

The admission requirements for the study program are prescribed by the Law on Higher Education, Statute of the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education and special eligibility criteria. All persons who completed four-year secondary education can apply for admission to the Faculty.

The study program consists of 38 obligatory courses (30 one-semester and 8 two-semester ones), 23 elective courses and the final paper.

Contents and a detailed description of the courses are provided in the Program specification.

The program realization is specific for the studies of physical education, sport and recreation. The classes are held in the Faculty facilities; but a part of teaching activities (practical exercises and professional practice) is also held in primary and secondary schools, sports clubs, representative teams/selections, as well as in some other institutions the Faculty cooperates with. This study program, besides acquisition of practical knowledge and skills, particularly focuses on education and training of students for independent practical work and cooperation with other educational subjects. Professional and pedagogical practice is organized in primary and secondary schools, sports clubs, or in other institutions the Faculty cooperates with.
The length of this cycle of the study program is 4 years (8 semesters) with a total workload of 240 ECTS credits.
Each course of the study program is expressed by the number of ECTS credits, and the scope of study is expressed by the sum of ECTS credits. An academic year is made up of 60 ECTS credits which corresponds to the average total workload of a student during a 40-hour workweek; a student should accumulate 30 ECTS credits in each semester of an academic year.
3 ECTS credits are allocated for the final paper of the study program of the Basic academic studies.

To register for some courses you have to gain a defined minimum of the completed examination prerequisites in the previous semsester courses.

A student of another faculty is entitled to move to the study program of Physical Education and Sport under the conditions prescribed by applicable law, Statute and the Faculty Rulebook on the content, measures and organization of the Basic academic studies.