Physical Culture in Academic Discourse: A Partnership of Six Universities

On November 12, 2026, the All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Online Forum “Physical Culture: Theory and Practice” took place, with Berdyansk State Pedagogical University (BSPU) serving as a co-organizer. The event brought the academic community together to explore current challenges in physical education, sports science, and professional training.

The forum was jointly organized by Poltava V. G. Korolenko National Pedagogical University, H. S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, Izmail State University of Humanities, V. I. Vernadsky Taurida National University, Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University, and Berdyansk State Pedagogical University.

Research Focus: National Resilience and Sports Psychology

Nataliia Polishchuk, PhD, Associate Professor at BSPU’s Department of Physical Culture, Sports and Teaching Methods, delivered a presentation entitled “Developing Higher Education Students’ Readiness for National Resistance through Military-Applied Physical Training.” The topic highlighted the importance of applied physical fitness and personal resilience among young people in the face of security challenges.

K. V. Brekher presented “Pedagogical Means of Developing Psycho-Emotional Resilience in Boxers Aged 14–16 during Pre-Competition Preparation,” a study conducted under the academic supervision of Nataliia Polishchuk. The research focused on pedagogical support for young athletes during the demanding period before competition.

Faculty members from the Department of Physical Culture, Sports and Teaching Methods and approximately 50 BSPU students joined the forum. Bringing together experienced researchers and emerging scholars enriched the discussions and strengthened opportunities for academic exchange.

For BSPU, co-organizing the forum was an important contribution to inter-university partnership, the dissemination of scientific research, and support for student scholarship.

Nataliia Polishchuk, Department of Physical Culture,
Sports and Teaching Methods, BSPU