The system of training athletes in Olympic sports.

Supervisors of the direction: Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor V. M. Platonovs; Doctor of Sciences in Physical Education and Sports, Professor Yu. At. Pavlenko; Doctor of Sciences in Physical Education and Sports, Professor O. K. Kozlov.  

History and modernity of Olympic sports.

Supervisors of the direction: Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor M. M. Bulatova; Candidate of Sciences in Physical Education and Sports, Associate Professor L. At. Radchenko.  

Olympic education.

Supervisors of the direction: Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor M. M. Bulatova; Candidate of Sciences in Physical Education and Sports, Associate Professor V. M. Yermolova.  

Dietetics and nutrition in Olympic sports.

Supervisors of the direction: Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor L.m.Gunina; Candidate of Sciences in Physical Education and Sports, Associate Professor I.C.Sivash.  

Psychological support in Olympic sports.

Head of direction: Doctor of Sciences in Physical Education and Sports N.L.Vysochina. In accordance with the plan of research work of NUFVSU for 2016-2020. Scientific researches are carried out on the following topics: 1.3. "Historical background and social consequences of the participation of Ukrainian athletes in the Olympic Games". Head of the topic: Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor M. M. Bulatova. 2.27. "Improving the system of sports training and competitive activities of qualified athletes in the context of intensification of competitive activities." Head of the topic: Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor L. At. Dragunov.