Yuriy Igorevich Dudnik

Yuriy Igorevich Dudnik serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physical Culture, Olympic and Non-Olympic Sports within the Management of Physical Culture and Sports faculty at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University. With academic qualifications including a Master of Physical Education and Sports, he has been actively contributing to the university since 2006.

• Zaporizhzhia National University, 2003: Specialty 'Physical Education', qualification as trainer-teacher
• Zaporizhzhia National University, 2011: Specialty 'Physical Education', qualification as Master of Physical Education and Sports, Head of Physical Education, Lecturer at Universities and Higher Educational Institutions

Dudnik specializes in physical education and sports in higher education institutions, with research focusing on basketball training methodologies, physical fitness development, adaptive physical education for students with disabilities, and sports performance metrics. His work demonstrates a strong emphasis on practical applications of physical education theory in university settings, particularly examining how physical activities impact cognitive development and overall student wellness.

His publication record from 2017-2021 reveals a consistent research trajectory in sports science, with particular attention to basketball training, physical fitness assessment methodologies, and inclusive physical education practices. Dudnik's research often addresses practical challenges in university physical education programs, with applications for both general student populations and specialized groups.

• Candidate for Master of Sports of Ukraine in basketball
• Certificate of Honor from Zaporizhzhia Regional Department of Physical Culture and Sports (2016)
• Gratitude from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2015)
• Certificate of Honor from the Department of Sports, Family and Youth of Zaporizhzhia City Council (2021)

Dudnik serves as the responsible person for Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University's basketball team competing in the Ukrainian Superliga Championship, head of a volunteer group servicing Superliga matches, and consultant coach in the university's gym. He has developed work programs for disciplines including 'Innovative technologies for the development of physical qualities and sports improvement (basketball team)' and 'Physical education (fitness, basketball)'.