The purpose of the study program is to educate students for work in the field of physical education and sport. Physical education and sport are activities of special importance modern civilization. The role of the program is educating competent professionals for work in the system of education and the system of sport. The social role is perceived from the perspective of the PE and sport values and their importance in lives of children, youth and adults.

The purposes of the study program of the Basic academic studies of Physical Education and Sport include: education of PE teachers; acquiring knowledge relevant for qualification for work in education in the field of physical education and in accordance with educational goals; acquiring necessary knowledge for work in sport (educating sport professionals); educating professionals in the field of recreation; enabling students to continue their education on a higher level of education; training students to logically connect educational units with their future occupation.

The purpose of the study program is fully in line with fundamental tasks and aims of the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education. Educational contents that are studied within the study program are harmonized with the general mission and goals of the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in creating modern, competent and independent professionals in the field of physical education, sport and recreation, and in accordance with the needs of the social community.