Vitaliy Mykolayovych Leleha Head of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Educational and Research Pedagogical Institute named after V.O. Sukhomlynsky vitali.leleka@nuos.edu.ua leleka9984@ukr.net

Author ID:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=inlT6isAAAAJ&hl=uk

ORCID:

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5680-7784

Web of Science Researcher ID: IWU-4464-2023

JXC-3899-2024

MHU-4716-2025

Scopus ID: 57226072181

EDUCATION

2024 – Doctor of Education

He defended his dissertation on October 18, 2024, before the specialized academic council (D 23.053.02) of the Volodymyr Vynnychenko Central Ukrainian State University. By decision of the Presidium of the Higher Attestation Commission of Ukraine dated December 10, 2024, he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences in the specialty 13.00.04 – Theory and Methods of Vocational Education. Doctoral degree certificate (No. 013645).

2023 – Doctoral student in the Department of Elementary and Preschool Education at V. O. Sukhomlynsky Mykolaiv National University

2015 – Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education

Decision of the Certification Board of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated June 30, 2015 (Minutes No. 3/02-D). Certificate No. 12DC-043240.

2011 – Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences

He defended his dissertation on March 18, 2011, before the Specialized Academic Council (K 32.051.04) of Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University. By decision of the Presidium of the Higher Attestation Commission of Ukraine dated April 22, 2011 (Minutes No. 50-06/4), he was awarded the degree of Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences in the specialty 13.00.02 – Theory and Methods of Teaching (Physical Education, Fundamentals of Health). Candidate of Sciences diploma (No. 066166).

2006–2010 – Graduate student in the Department of Physical Education and Health at M. P. Dragomanov National University of Kyiv.

2006 – Specialist

Graduated from Mykolaiv State University named after V. O. Sukhomlynsky, majoring in “Pedagogy and Methods of Secondary Education. Physical Education and Pre-Military Training.” Qualification: “Teacher of Physical Education, Pre-Military Training, and Health Education; Organizer of Tourism Activities” (Honors Diploma No. 30516178)

2005 – Bachelor's degree

He graduated from Mykolaiv State University named after V. O. Sukhomlynsky, majoring in “Teacher Education.” He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Teacher Education and is certified as a physical education teacher for secondary schools (diploma with honors, No. 28200263).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Key stages of scientific and pedagogical activity:

Since September 2024 – Head of the Department of Physical Education and Sports at the V.O. Sukhomlinsky Educational and Scientific Pedagogical Institute of the Admiral Makarov Mykolaiv National University of Shipbuilding.

Since 2024 – Member of the Scientific and Analytical Committee of the Mykolaiv Regional Football Association (AFMO)

2023 – Obtained a soccer coaching license, "B" – a diploma from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)

2022 – Obtained a Level C soccer coaching license from the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF)

Since 2023, I have been teaching professional development courses for physical education teachers at the Mykolaiv Regional Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education.

2022 – Acting Chair of the Jury in the “Defense of Ukraine” category of the All-Ukrainian “Teacher of the Year” Competition

2021 – Chair of the jury for the “Defense of Ukraine” category in the first round of the All-Ukrainian “Teacher of the Year” competition in Mykolaiv Oblast

2021–2025 – Lecturer at the Separate Structural Unit “Vocational College of the V.O. Sukhomlynsky Mykolaiv National University” (part-time). Awarded the academic title of “Lecturer-Methodologist”

2021 – The Department of Physical Education and Sports was established through the merger of several departments; the head of this department at V.O. Sukhomlinsky Mykolaiv National University

2020 – Acting Head of the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education at V.O. Sukhomlinsky Mykolaiv National University

Since 2020, he has been the program coordinator for the educational program “Physical Education and Defense of Ukraine” within the specialty 014.11 Secondary Education (Physical Education).

2019 – Associate Professor, Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education, V.O. Sukhomlinsky Mykolaiv National University

Since 2018, Regional Scientific Advisor on the development of military-sports facilities to enhance the effectiveness of classes in "Physical Education" and "Defense of Ukraine"

2013–2019 – Associate Professor, Department of Military Training, V.O. Sukhomlinsky Mykolaiv National University

2012 – Acting Head of the Department of Sports Disciplines at V.O. Sukhomlinsky Mykolaiv National University

2011 – Associate Professor, Department of Sports Sciences, V.O. Sukhomlinsky Mykolaiv National University

2011 – Senior Lecturer, Department of Military Training, V.O. Sukhomlynsky Mykolaiv National University

2006–2011: Lecturer in the Department of Military Training at V.O. Sukhomlynsky Mykolaiv State University

Research and Methodological Work:

Main training courses:

“Theory and Methods of Physical Education,” “Health Education and Teaching Methods,” “The Use of Health-Promoting Technologies in Educational Institutions,” “Physical Education for Different Population Groups,” “Methodology and Methods of Scientific Research,” “Physical Education for Special Medical Groups.”

I provide academic supervision to graduate students, who publish research articles and present at academic conferences based on the results of their research. I participate in academic and pedagogical seminars. I have developed curricula and teaching materials for educational components in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

I am actively engaged in research activities. Research Project: Innovative Technologies in the Development of Essential Competencies for Future Physical Education and Sports Specialists.

More than 150 publications, more than 100 of which are scientific in nature (including 10 articles in journals indexed in the international databases Web of Science Core Collection and/or Scopus) and more than 50 are educational (textbooks, study guides, teaching manuals, workbooks, etc.)

Chair of the working groups at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine responsible for developing curricula for general secondary education institutions (2017, 2020). Participant in international and national conferences.

Reviewer of scientific articles and teaching guides

Organizational and educational work:

I participate in regional cups and charity tournaments and am involved in volunteer work, both as a player and as an organizer of soccer, mini-soccer, and futsal competitions in Mykolaiv, Bashtanka, Voznesensk, Stepove, and other communities. Professional athletes, amateurs, coaches, teachers, students, and volunteers participate in the tournaments.

All funds raised are being used to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces and to provide psychological and material support to the families of fallen Ukrainian soldiers.

For the most part, I focus on engaging young people, while also always supporting anyone interested in volunteering through the organization of soccer tournaments.

AWARDS

 2024 – "Outstanding Educator" Badge

2023 – Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

2021 – Certificate of Commendation from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

2019 – Certificate of Appreciation from the Mykolaiv Regional Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education

2019 – Certificate of Appreciation from the Dnipro National University “Institute for the Modernization of Educational Content”

2018 – Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

2017 – Certificate of Honor from the V.O. Sukhomlynsky National Pedagogical University

2011 – Commemorative badge “20 Years of the Armed Forces of Ukraine”

2011 – Certificate of Commendation from the Department of Education and Science of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration

2011 – Certificates of Commendation from the Department of Education and Science of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration

2010 – Certificate of Recognition from the Committee on Physical Education and Sports