In 2012, by the decision of the Academic Council, the department was established` Physical education and initial military training". The head of the department was appointed Ph.D., Professor M. T. Temirkhanov. In 2014, by the decision of the Academic Council, the department was reorganized into the Department of "Physical Culture", the head of the department was approved Ph.D., senior lecturer Bitabarov E. A. By the decision of the Academic Council of August 31, 2021, renamed to "Initial military training and Physical Culture ", the head of the department was appointed Acting Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), associate Professor Shegenbayev N.B. The department prepares bachelors in educational programs "training of teachers of military training from 6B0401" and conducts physical education classes for students of all faculties.