On December 4th, the 10th International Scientific Conference “Innovations in Sport, Tourism and Education – icISTIS-2025” started at South Ural State University. The conference is traditionally organized by the SUSU Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service (ISTiS).
During the grand opening of the conference, Deputy Minister of Sports of the Chelyabinsk Region Vitaly Yakushev awarded the team of the U-phygital project for winning a grant competition by Rosmolodezh agency.
“I am very pleased to be present within the walls of this university. My congratulations to you all on the opening of the conference. Today, innovation in sports is very important, because in any industry it is impossible to do without an innovative approach. Our region has high sporting achievements. And when developing digital technologies, it is important to maintain a balance between virtual and physical activity,” noted Vitaly Yakushev in his welcoming speech.
The main goal of the conference is to create a platform for the exchange of scientific ideas and practical experience in the field of physical culture, sports, tourism and education, as well as to present the results of modern research in the field of sports science and innovative technologies.
The Rector of South Ural State University Alexander Wagner noted the importance of holding the conference:
“Sport is an activity for every person, an integral part of the life of our teachers and students, regardless of the direction they choose. This is a movement forward, faster and higher. This area is developing rapidly, in particular e-sports and digital sports. And events such as this conference are very important to share experience and compare notes with colleagues, and to motivate young scientists. I wish success to all participants and fruitful contacts today and tomorrow.”
SUSU President Aleksandr Shestakov noted in his welcoming speech that ISTiS research studies can be applied in various sports and this level is ensured by their interdisciplinarity and a wide range of development.
First Vice-Rector, Vice-Rector for Research Anton Korzhov noted the achievements of the Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service:
“I would like to note that Vadim Erlikh’s team has been successfully fulfilling an important state task in biomechanics and prosthetics for the third year now. In addition, you are currently developing the use of machine vision and artificial intelligence technologies in various sports. Sport is science, and that is the most important thing.”
The international conference has been bringing together participants from different regions of Russia and foreign countries for several years now.
Vice-Rector for Education Marina Potapova drew attention to the importance of student participation in a scientific conference of such a high level:
“It is of great value for our students to be included in the work of this conference. For SUSU, and for ISTiS in particular, it is organic when all scientific developments are included in the learning process as elements of educational activities. We will be happy to demonstrate to our guests the innovative approaches to the learning process of our university.”
Main directions of the conference:
Modern pedagogical and psychological technologies in physical education and sports training.
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Physiology, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Biomechanics and Kinesiology of Sports.
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Information Technologies in Physical Culture. Innovative Sports.
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Health, Recreational and Sports Tourism.
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Sports Management and Economics of Sports. Current Issues of Sports Law.
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Sports Nutrition.
Chairman of the organizing committee, Director of the Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service Vadim Erlikh addressed the participants:
“I am glad to welcome you to the anniversary International Scientific Conference “Innovations in Sport, Tourism and Education.” We thank you for the interesting modernization and reconstruction of artificial intelligence in sports, tourism and the educational environment.”
Day one of the conference will continue with plenary presentations, and on day two there will be sectional presentations and an open discussion.