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Ministry of ESCS of the RA

Tigran Simonyan

Born on March 18, 1974, Artashat

Education

1991–1995 – Bachelor’s degree from the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture; qualification: Physical Education Teacher, Track and Field Coach

Professional Experience

Since January 16, 2025 – Rector of the "Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport" Foundation
Since January 3, 2024 – Acting Rector of the "Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport" Foundation
2020 – Elected Dean of the Faculty of Coaching and Pedagogy at the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport (ASIPCS)
Since 2013 – Member of the Institutional Accreditation Working Group at the "Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport" Foundation
Since 2013 – [Affiliated with] the "Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport" Foundation... Person in charge of scientific affairs at the H. Topalyan Department of Cyclic Sports
Since 1996 – Lecturer at the H. Topalyan Department of Cyclic Sports, Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport (Foundation)

Athletic Career

Member of the International Technical Officials panel of the International Athletics Federation (IAAF)
Member of the Armenian national athletics team; medalist in national and international competitions; has been involved in athletics since 1984

Scientific Publications

Co-author of the textbook "Athletics"
Author of the textbook "Athletics: High Jump and Pole Vault"

Professional Development / Training Courses

2015 – Training course on "Methodology for Teaching the Subject 'Healthy Lifestyle' in General Education Schools," organized by the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport
2015 - Training courses on "Contemporary Issues in Higher Education and Quality Assurance," organized by the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture
2003–2005 – International seminar on "Athletics Officiating," organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and the European Athletics Association (EAA)

Other Information

2005 – Academic rank of Associate Professor (Docent)
1999 – Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences (PhD equivalent)
1998–2000 – Service in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia