The UAF and the NUFVSSU signed a memorandum of strategic partnership in the field of sports science, education, and football development
The Ukrainian Football Association, represented by President Andriy Shevchenko, and the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine, represented by Acting Rector Oleksandr Pizhov, signed a memorandum of cooperation.
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The Ukrainian Football Association, represented by President Andriy Shevchenko, and the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine, represented by Acting Rector Oleksandr Pizhov, signed a memorandum on cooperation.
The document formalizes strategic partnership between the parties in areas such as scientific activity, sports law, educational programs, and initiatives aimed at comprehensive development of football in Ukraine.
The sides agreed to cooperate in the following directions:
— participation in joint scientific research, including issues of improving regulatory legal regulation in the field of sports;
— development, implementation and modernization of educational programs at the University;
— implementation of joint projects and programs aimed at developing football and introducing contemporary scientific methodologies;
— organization of conferences, seminars, round tables, and other events aimed at promoting football and a healthy lifestyle;
— cooperation with other organizations to discuss issues and prospects for the development of sports, particularly football;
— participation in implementing national, local, and international programs aimed at ensuring access to football for all population categories;
— exchange of information and experience between experts from both institutions;
— participation of University employees in educational and social events of the UFA, as well as UFA specialists — in events organized by the University;
— organization of internships for students of NUFVSU in structural subdivisions of the UFA.
Within the framework of the memorandum, the parties have also begun preparing a joint educational program for the Football Education and Leadership Center. This educational project will play a key role in training highly qualified specialists for the Ukrainian football system — both in management and in the field of scientific-analytical support.
Cooperation between the UFA and NUFVSU is an important step towards strengthening the foundation of football education, improving the quality of staff training, and introducing new scientific approaches — for the development of homegrown football.
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