Krasimir Petkov

Prof. Krasimir Petkov serves as Rector of the National Sports Academy 'Vasil Levski' since December 2023, following roles as Dean of the Faculty of Sports (2016-2023) and Head of the Department of Weightlifting, Boxing, Fencing and Sports for All (2008-2020). A faculty member since 1990, he holds the academic rank of Professor with a Doctor of Sciences degree (2017).

His educational background includes:

• Master's degree in Coach & Physical Education Teacher from National Academy of Sciences 'Vasil Levski' (1984-1989)
• Doctoral degree in Theory and Methodology of Physical Education and Sports Training (2005), dissertation on épée fencing biomechanics
• Associate Professor appointment (2007) and Professor rank (2014)

Research focuses on biomechanical analysis of sports techniques, particularly in fencing, weightlifting, and boxing. With over 110 publications including textbooks and monographs, his work bridges sports science and practical training methodologies. He serves on editorial boards for 'Sport and Science' (ISSN 1310-3393) and 'Applied Sports Sciences' (ISSN 2534-9597), contributing to academic discourse in sports pedagogy and adaptive training systems.

As project leader, he has secured funding from the Ministry of Youth and Sports and NSA for educational initiatives including distance learning implementation (2008-2012) and the Adaptive Semester program for non-sports Master's candidates (2008-2016). His leadership extends to Bulgarian Fencing Federation (Chairman 2010-2011) and CSKA Sofia (Coach 1989-1990).

Organizational roles include:

• Expert Council for Academic Work at NSA (2008-present)
• Program Council for 'Sports and Security' Master's program (2008-present)
• Chair of NSA Fencing Club (1994-2023)
• Working group leader for Master's program coordinators (2008-2016)