Plamen Nyagin

Assoc. Prof. Plamen Nyagin, PhD, serves as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Pedagogy, Department of Athletics, Vasil Levski National Sports Academy. He has been Member of the Faculty Council since 2019 and heads the SDK "Athletics" program under "Sport for High Achievements," while concurrently working as fitness coach for PFC "Levski" Youth Sports Club.

Education:

• 1998: Graduated from Vasil Levski National Sports Academy (Athletics Coach & Physical Education Teacher)
• 2003: Full-time Doctoral Student, Department of Athletics
• 2009: PhD Defense on "Experimental substantiation of obstacle exercises' effect on motor abilities in adolescent athletes"

Research Focus: Nyagin specializes in conditioning training methodology, obstacle running techniques, and development of speed/speed-power motor abilities. His work bridges theoretical athletics training with practical sports conditioning applications, particularly in hurdle events and motor quality enhancement.

Publication Trends: His 2020 monograph "Obstacle Exercises" and 2014 textbook contributions demonstrate consistent expertise in athletics methodology, with emphasis on practical training systems for obstacle races and motor development. These works anchor his broader research in sports science applications.

Scientific Recognition: No awards or fellowships are documented in the provided materials.

Mentorship & Coaching: Supervised one doctoral student to completion and coached over 40 athletes, including Bulgarian champions in 400m hurdles, 400m sprint, and women's all-around events. His coaching tenure spans clubs like AK "CSKA," "KLASA," and PFC "Levski" since 1998.

Additional Roles: Editorial board member for "Athletics & Science" journal (ISBN 2603-4263), UEFA-level fitness training lecturer for Bulgarian Football Union, and fluent in Russian (native) and English (C2).