● The «Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport» foundation (abbreviated - ASIPCS, former name - Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture) was founded on the 21st of July, 1945 by the decision of the ArmSSR People’s Commissars Council.
● At the time of its establishment 26 lecturers were employed in 13 chairs of ASIPCS with the number of 114 students. In 1948 the first 42 graduates were qualified as physical education teachers.
● The first rector of the Institute was Hayk Parsadanyan, later Aghasi Charchoghlyan, Loris Kalashyan, Hrach Topalyan, Robert Galstyan, Vahram Arakelyan, Davit Khitaryan held that position. Since 2024 the institute has been headed by Tigran Simonyan.
● The Institute students and alumni took part in all the Artsakh wars.
● Our students and alumni are among Olympic champions having won 10 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze medals.
● In 2015, the Institute organized and held the International Scientific Congress entitled "Olympic Sport - Sport for All", which was attended by physical culture and sports specialists throughout 20 countries as well as representatives from member HEIs of Eurasian Association of Pedagogical Universities.
● In 2016, the legal status of the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture changed to the “Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport” foundation.
● The approximate number of students attending the Institute is 2500. We prepare physical education teachers, coaches in various sports, health improving and adaptive physical culture specialists, sports journalists, kinesiologists, sports psychologists, sports marketing managers.
● For specific merits in the development of wrestling, the Institute was awarded a diploma, the Golden Symbol Prize of “International Wrestling Federation”. The Institute is also honored with the IOC and Olympic Academy’s “Sport and Solidarity” prize.
● The Institute employs doctors, PhD of sciences, professors and associate professors.
● ASIPCS is a full member of the International Association of Universities of Physical Culture and Sport. The National Olympic Academy operates based at the Institute, it is deemed to be a member of International Olympic Academy. Since January 2020 NOA has also joined European Olympic Academy as a member.
● Since 2022 the "Sportus" college based at ASIPCS has commenced ensuring secondary professional and initial (vocational) education within 4 specializations: physical culture and sport, tourism, therapeutic massage and bodyguard.
● MISSION
The mission of ASIPCS is to provide competitive and qualified specialists in the field of physical culture, sport and sport serving fields, to promote the building and transfer of knowledge, the consistent development of the individual, the formation of human potential, the development and promotion of sport and physical culture in the region.
● VISION
ASIPCS claims to become the leading higher educational institution in the region, realizing educational and research activities, preparing specialists in the field of physical culture and sports, as well as specialists serving these areas.
Tigran Simonyan, PhD of Pedagogy, associate professor
Acting Rector
Professional education
● 2015 –Training courses led by the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture on the theme «Teaching methods of the discipline «Healthy Lifestyle» in secondary schools»
● 2015 –Training courses led by the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture on the theme «The modern issues and quality assurance of Higher education»
● 2003-2005- «Athletics refereeing» International seminar led by IAAF and EAA
● 1991-1995- Bachelor’s degree of the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture, Qualification- a teacher of physical culture, Athletics Coach
● 1991 – Secondary school N 4, in Artashat
Working experience
● From January 3, 2024 acting rector of the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport
● From 2013 a member of the working group for institutional accreditation of the «Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport» foundation
● From 2013 a person in charge for scientific issues in the chair of Cycle sports after H. Topalyan at the «Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport» foundation
● From 1996 a lecturer in the chair of Cycle sports after H. Topalyan at the «Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport» foundation
Sporting Career
● The member of the Board of the Athletics federation, the president of the refereeing committee
● Member of the IAAF international inspectors
● He used to be a member of the RA Athletics National team, Republican and International Tournaments Cup Winner
● Since 1984 he has trained in athletics
Scientific Publications
● Co-author of the educational manual «Athletics»
● Author of the educational manual «Athletics high-jumping and Pole Jumping»
Titles and awards
● 2005-Scientific title of an associate professor awarded by the decision of ASIPCS Scientific Council
● 1999 – Scientific degree of PhD on Pedagogy
● 1998-2000-Military Service in RA Armed Forces
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● President of the National Olympic Committee of Armenia |
● Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Armenia |
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● Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Armenia |
● President of the International Wrestling Federation |
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● President of the International Wrestling Federation |
Joseph Blatter ● FIFA President |
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● President of the Women's Athletics Federation |
● President of the World Weightlifting Federation |
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● President of the World Boxing Federation |
● Vice President of the World Boxing Federation |
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● Two-time Olympic champion |
Roland Sharoyan ● Honored Worker of Physical Culture and Sports |
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Smbat Lputyan ● First Deputy President of the Chess Federation of Armenia |
Igor Ter-Ovanesyan ● Multiple world record holder, five-time Olympic participant |
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● International sport figure |
Yuri Vardanyan ● Multiple Olympic champion, record holder |
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Marina Bulatova ● President of the National Olympic Academy of Ukraine |
Sergey Seiranov ● Rector of the Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture |
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● Rector of Siberian State University of Physical Culture |
David Waleshinsky ● President of the International Association of Olympic Historians |
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● President of National Academy of Physical Culture and Sport Universities |
Evgeny Imas ● Rector of the National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine |
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● Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Armenia |
● Three-time World Chess Olympiad champion |
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● Two-time Olympic champion |
● Midfielder of the legendary Ararat-73 football team |
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● President of the Russian Tennis Federation |
● President of the Capital University for Physical Culture and Sports, Professor |
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● Sports Head of NewsX TV company India |
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Vahram Arakelyan
Derenik Gabrielyan
Milan Ercegan 
Rafael Martineti
Egle Beshahold
Tamas Ayan
Wu Ching-kuo
Gafur Rakhimov
Norayr Nurikyan
Stepan Ghazaryan
Vladimir Mikhaliov
News
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Announcements
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