Professional experience and qualifications:
Associate Professor of Handball, Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports, AAB College (2023 – ongoing) https://aab-edu.net/en/persons/nazim-myrtaj-2/
Assistant Professor of Handball, Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports, AAB College (2017 – 2023)
Dr. Sci. in Handball, Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports, AAB College (2015 – 2017)
Engaged lecturer at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, University of Prishtina (2013 – 2022) for the courses: Tennis, Aerobics, Prevention of Sports Injuries, and Children and Sports (Master level) https://staff.uni-pr.edu/profile/nazimmyrtaj
Engaged lecturer at the Faculty of Education, University of Prishtina (2007 – 2011) for the course: Physical Education with Methodology
Professor at SH.M.A.T. “Arbëria”, Gjilan (1996 – ongoing)
Education:
Ph.D. in Kinesiology, “St. Cyril and Methodius” University, Skopje (23 May 2013).
Dissertation topic: “Determining the structure of motoric skills in high school students using different factor models”
https://archive.ukim.edu.mk/dokumenti_m/bilten/2013/1052-15.04.2013.pdf
Master’s degree in Physical Culture and Sport, University of Prishtina (2 May 2007).
Thesis topic: “Impact of kinesiology activities in the transformation of motor skills to young people aged 11, 12 and 13 years old”
University diploma from the Faculty of Physical Culture, University of Prishtina (28 July 1991).
Diploma topic: “Analysis of backstroke swimming technique and learning methodology”
Course holder for the following subjects:
Competitive research:
Let’s PLAY Maths. Dissemination and communication on the value of sports games based on math learning for pupils aged 6–9. European collaborative project (Erasmus+), implemented in partnership with:
Previous courses:
Academic year 2015/22
Academic year 2016/17
Academic year 2013/15
Academic year 2007/11
Program leader:
Master Supervisor:
Supervisor of over 37 candidates in the Master programs of Physical Culture and Sports and Fitness and Nutrition, during the period 2017–2025, with several theses currently in process. Mentorship has focused on developing students’ research and professional skills, guiding them toward producing theses based on scientific standards and contemporary practices in sports and health sciences.
Fields of research / interest:
Sport Science, Physical Fitness and Aerobic. Primary Education, Science Education, Teaching Methods, Teacher Education, Special Education, Teaching Methods, Quantitative Social Research, Qualitative Social Research.
Academic and research development:
Participant in the program “Reviewing research articles” – AAB College (QAPI). Successfully completed professional training on writing, structuring and reviewing scientific articles, with a focus on academic publishing, the peer review process, and personal research objectives, organized by the Center for Professional Development and Innovation (QAPI) at AAB College, during August 2023.
Participant in the program “Research-based teaching” – AAB College (QAPI). Successfully completed professional training focusing on the principles and strategies of research-based learning and teaching, the use of modern technology in class, and the application of best practices in this approach. The program was organized by the Center for Professional Development and Innovation (QAPI) in cooperation with AAB College (25 January 2022). The training was led by international expert Prof. Melita Kovačević, PhD. https://aab-edu.net/en/prof-dr-melita-kovacevic-from-the-university-of-zagreb-holds-one-day-training-for-the-academic-staff-of-aab-college/
International professional training and certifications:
Participant in a training and professional exchange internship organized by ASL Robertsau – Association of Sports and Recreation of Robertsau, Strasbourg, France (1–6 May 2006).
Purpose of the internship: exchange of professional experiences and improvement of skills in the field of handball management and development at club level.
Certificate of participation in the training “Knowledge and democracy in the club,” focused on leadership and practice, organized within the project “Sport for All” (Prishtina, 22–23 May 2010). The training was held by the Swedish organization SISU Idrottsutbildarna, with instructors Trygve Olsson and Petra Wihberg.
Certificate of participation in the project “Sport for All” – SISU Idrottsutbildarna. Participated in an intensive three-day training in Kosovo (20 hours), organized by SISU Idrottsutbildarna, Sweden (2011). The training included key topics such as sport and democracy and leadership in sport, contributing to my professional development in sports management and democratic inclusion in sports activities.
Certificate of participation in the seminar “Management of sports events,” organized by the Independent Organization for Sports Education in Kosovo (OSEK) in cooperation with SISU Idrottsutbildarna (Sweden) (26 February 2012). Participant in professional training on planning, management, and implementation of sports events.
Activities as lecturer and coach:
Permanent first-category lecturer for Kosovar handball coaches under the EHF’s RINCK Convention, Prishtina (2022 – ongoing). https://old.kosovahandball.info/me-25-nentor-fillon-shkollimi-per-trajnere/
Lecturer at Seminars for new Fitness trainers organized by FBBFK and AAB College, Prishtina (2022 – ongoing). https://aab-edu.net/kolegji-aab-ne-bashkepunim-me-federaten-e-bodybuilding-fitness-organizojne-seminar-per-trajner-personal-te-fitnesit/
Lecturer in the “Sports Coach” education program for the course “Internship in the sports club,” which aims at the professional preparation of coaches in the field of sport in line with modern standards, organized by the Olympic Academy of Kosovo (AOK) and the Olympic Committee of Kosovo (KOK), Prishtina (2024 – ongoing). https://noc-kosovo.org/programi-i-edukimit-trajner-sportiv/
Memberships and Awards:
Member of the State Subcommittee for Curricula and School Textbooks, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MASHT), Prishtina (2009–2011).
Member of the Professional Council – Handball Federation of Kosovo, Prishtina (2017–2021, 2021–present). https://old.kosovahandball.info/per-ne/komisionet/
Member of the Scientific Council at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MASHT), Prishtina (2019–present).
Member of the Scientific Committees at the International Balkan Conference in Sport Sciences, University of Tetova, North Macedonia (2023–present).
https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/31898/1/ABSTRACT%20BOOK-%20final%20Compact-1-88.pdf
Skills and Languages;
Selected Publications:
https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/Nazim.Myrtaj/publications
Study visits, cultural and artistic activities, and television appearances:
He has participated in study activities and lecturing within programs organized by the Handball Federation of Kosovo, the Olympic Committee of Kosovo, and other organizations, contributing to the training of coaches and professional development seminars. Additionally, he has appeared in media to discuss the importance of physical activity and the development of sports in Kosovo.
Scientific Publications:
He is the author and co-author of over 48 scientific papers published in international journals and conferences.The topics of these publications include analyses of the structure of motor skills, the impact of physical activities on health, anthropometric and biomechanical comparisons, as well as topics related to the development of team and individual sports:
Kinematic Analysis of the Ball Release Phase for Two-Point Shot in Basketball, con Kelmendi D., Shaqiri K., Sport Science, 2023, 16(2), pp. 134–139.
https://www.sportscience.ba/pdf/br32.pdf
The Relationship Between Students’ Nutritional Status and Their Physical Activity, con Pireva F., Mikič B., Journal Sports Science and Health, 2023, 13(2), pp. 201–207.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7251/SSH2302201M
https://www.siz-au.com/sites/default/files/journal/snz_-_vol_13_issue_2_-_2023_10.pdf
Maturity Status and Fat-Free Masses as Determinants of Physical Fitness Among Macedonian Schoolchildren Aged 6 to 14, con Kusari N., Metaj Z., Georgiev G., Gontarev S., Physical Education Theory and Methodology, 2023, 23(3), pp. 404–411.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17309/tmfv.2023.3.13
Fitness Influence on the Transformation of Body Composition and on the Improvement of Aerobic Sustainability in Women, con Elezi A., Gontarev S., Bilalli E., Journal of Pedagogical Almanac, 2022, 30(1), pp. 93–99.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54664/IXSU2434
https://journals.uni-vt.bg/almanac/eng/vol30/iss1/
Effect of Recreational Futsal on Body Composition in Passive Football Players, con Maliqi A., Sylejmani B., Teorìâ Ta Metodika Fìzičnogo Vihovannâ, 2022, 22(2), pp. 255–259.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17309/tmfv.2022.2.16
https://tmfv.com.ua/journal/article/view/1702
The impact of the educational level of the family on the lifestyle of children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, con Shkodra M., Bilalli E., Maliqi A., Sylejmani B., Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2021, 11(6), pp. 155–163.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2021.11.06.016
https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/issue/view/2104
The difference in some anthropometric characteristics, motoric and specific motoric skills between the students and athletes of the age 15, con Maliqi A., Sylejmani B., Xhemajli A., Journal of Pedagogical Almanac, 2020, 28(2), pp. 254–260.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54664/DYAK1561
https://journals.uni-vt.bg/almanac/eng/vol28/iss2/
Effect of the quarterly training program on key morphological and functional parameters of females, con Shkodra M., Bislimi A., Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 2020, 20(2), pp. 680–685. DOI:10.7752/jpes.2020.02099 https://efsupit.ro/images/stories/martie2020/Art%2099.pdf
The impact of physical activities of aerobic type in body mass and volume parameters, con Shkodra M., Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2019, 9(9), pp. 50–57.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3373892 https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/issue/view/1730
Changes in some morphological characteristics and motor skills between female volleyball players and female handball players, con Shkodra M., Bislimi A., Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2019, 9(6), pp. 121–129.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.323819 https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/issue/view/1714
Physical fitness in children and adolescents in rural and urban areas, con Sylejmani B., Maliqi A., Gontarev S., Georgiev G., Kalac R., Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 2019, 14(4), pp. 866–875.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2019.144.15 https://www.jhse.ua.es/issue/view/2019-v14-n4
Anthropometry and body composition of adolescents in Macedonia, con Maliqi A., Gontarev S., Kalac R., Georgiev G., Stojanoska B. B., International Journal of Morphology, 2018, 36(4), pp. 1398–1406.
DOI:10.4067/S0717-95022018000401398
https://www.intjmorphol.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/art_41_364.pdf
Measure characteristics of precision tests with top basketball players from Kosovo, con Kelmendi D., Shaqiri K., Sport Science, 2018, Vol. 11, Supplement 1, pp. 89–91.
https://www.sposci.com/TEXT/TxAr1101.html
Physical activity and health, con Kelmendi D., Ismaili H., Shaqiri K., Turjaka A., Saiti B., International Journal of Sport Sciences and Health, 2017, 4(7-8), pp. 30–35.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dpc8yepzschgbeb/Jurnal%20of%20sport%20and%20health%207-8.pdf?dl=0
Differencies between basketball players and 15-year-old students in some anthropometric features and motor skills, con Shaqiri D., Pireva F., Vehapi Sh., Pireva A., Gashi B., Sport Science, 2017, 9(2), pp. 48–53.
DOI: http://www.sportscience.ba/pdf/br19.pdf
The impact of basketball on anthropometric features and motor skills to the age groups from 12-13 years, con Kelmendi K., Shaqiri K., Risteski B., InSSED Conference, 2016, GOD. 2, BR. 2, pp. 83–90. http://inssed.com/2016/zbornik2017.pdf
Sports and level of depression in young sportsmen, con Elezi A., Rexhepi Sh., Georgiev G., Elezi G., Acta Kinesiologica, 2016, 10(2), pp. 75–78.
http://actakinesiologica.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/AA1002.pdf
Relations between basic motoric abilities with young handball players tested through ball handling test, con Kelmendi D., Georgiev G., Acta Kinesiologica, 2016, 10(2), pp. 82–84.
http://actakinesiologica.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/AA1002.pdf
The effect of additional aerobic training in the development of some motor skills in handball, con Elezi A., Rashiti N., Research in Physical Education, Sport and Health, 2016, 5(2), pp. 87–90.
https://pesh.mk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/vol-5-no-2.pdf
Reliability of eurofit test battery with pupils from Kosovo and Montenegro, con Morina B., Hadžić R., Vehapi Sh., Elezi A., Georgiev G., Sport Science, 2015, 8(2), pp. 61–64.
www.sportscience.ba/pdf/br16.pdf
Increased intensity of work and professional approach as key factors……, con Mitrevski V., Georgiev G., Elezi A., Sport & Science, 2015, Special Issue No. 5, pp. 45–56.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338833212
Effects of increased workload on motor skills acquisition…, con Georgiev G., Mitrevski V., Dimovski G., Elezi A., Sport & Science, 2015, Special Issue No. 5, pp. 22–30.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338833371
Some students’ attitudes towards physical education, con Veseli R., Selimi M., Morina A., Selimi A., Sport Mont, 2015, 43,44,45./XIII, pp. 165–168.
https://www.sportmont.ucg.ac.me/clanci/SportMont_43-44-45_p165-168.pdf
Relation between latent specific motor abilities and situation motor skills with volleyball players aged from 16 to17, con Veseli R., Selimi M., Morina A., Selimi A., Sport Mont, 2015, 43,44,45./XIII, pp. 161–164. https://www.sportmont.ucg.ac.me/clanci/SportMont_43-44-45_p161-164.pdf
Relation between motoric abilities and specific motoric abilities with football players from 14 to 16 years old, con Veseli R., Selimi M., Morina A., Selimi A., Sport Mont, 2015, 43,44,45./XIII, pp. 158–160. https://www.sportmont.ucg.ac.me/clanci/SportMont_43-44-45_p158-160.pdf
Effects of experimental treatment for development of explosive power with volleyball players, con Selimi M., Xhemajli V., Selimi A., Sport Mont, 2014, br. 40–42/XII, pp. 47–52.
http://www.sportmont.ucg.ac.me/download_pdf_arhiva.php/SM_40-41-42.pdf
Structure of anthropometric space with football players at the age of 14 to 16, con Xhemajli V., Selimi M., Xhemajli A., Sport Mont, 2014, br. 40–42/XII, pp. 47–52.
http://www.sportmont.ucg.ac.me/download_pdf_arhiva.php/SM_40-41-42.pdf
Impact of anthropometric and motor parameters in success of shot put, con Xhemajli V., Sport Mont, 2014, br. 40–42/XII, pp. 47–52.
http://www.sportmont.ucg.ac.me/download_pdf_arhiva.php/SM_40-41-42.pdf
Distinctions between two volleyball schools in some longitudinal and motor dimensions, con Selimi M., Modern Trends of Physical Education and Sport, 2013, Sofia, pp. 485–490.
https://sportconference.alle.bg/history/2013/
Impact of legs X deformation in morphological development with women, con Selimi M., Elezi A., Modern Trends of Physical Education and Sport, 2013, Sofia, pp. 304–310.
https://sportconference.alle.bg/history/2013/
The difference in some motor skills between volleyball players and non-volleyball players of age 12, con Selimi M., Georgiev G., Modern Trends of Physical Education and Sport, 2013, Sofia, pp. 189–193. https://sportconference.alle.bg/history/2013/
Effect of morphological characteristics of precision in basketball, Sport Mont, 2012, 34,35,36./X, pp. 298–304. http://www.sportmont.ucg.ac.me/download_pdf_arhiva.php/SM_34-35-36.pdf
Correlation between motor and morphological characteristics and 60 m sprint performance in students, con Xhemajli V., Xhemajli A., Sport Mont, 2012, 34,35,36./X, pp. 201–206.
http://www.sportmont.ucg.ac.me/download_pdf_arhiva.php/SM_34-35-36.pdf
Relationship between the test maximum heart rate and static relative strength, Black Sea Scientific Forum, 2011, Varna, pp. 179–183.
Effects of additional hours of education of quantitative changes of motor skills, Research in Kinesiology, 2011, Vol. 39, No. 1, pp. 111–114. https://fsprm.mk/rik2011-vol-39-no-1/
Connections between some motor abilities with the results of the school success in young basketball players, Sport & Science, 2011, Брои 1/2012, pp. 144–151.
http://www.sportinauka.hit.bg
Canon anthropometric relationship between the characteristics and specific motor abilities in football club in Gjilani, con Rashiti N., Xhemajli V., University of Ruse, 2011, Vol. 50, book 8.2, pp. 138–141. http://conf.uni-ruse.bg/bg/docs/cp11/8.2/8.2-25.pdf
Discriminative analysis of tests for assessing situational motor abilities between two groups of basketball players, con Elezi A., Miftari F., Sport Mont, 2011, 31,32,33./IX, pp. 331–336.
http://www.sportmont.ucg.ac.me/download_pdf_arhiva.php/SM_31-32-33.pdf
The effect of static relative strength on maximal relative oxygen uptake, con Elezi A., Rushiti H., Sport Mont, 2011, 31,32,33./IX, pp. 317–322.
http://www.sportmont.ucg.ac.me/download_pdf_arhiva.php/SM_31-32-33.pdf
Correlation of some motor abilities with school success, con Rushiti H., Elezi A., Sport Mont, 2011, 31,32,33./IX, pp. 243–248.
http://www.sportmont.ucg.ac.me/download_pdf_arhiva.php/SM_31-32-33.pdf
Law implementation in sport, con Rashiti N., Ajvazi V., Elezi A., Shkodra M., Sport and Health, 2011, IV International Symposium,Tuzla, pp. 111–114. http://sportandhealth.ftos.untz.ba/
Characteristics anthropometric and motor tests for short running on 100 meters (females), con Rashiti N., Tahiri S., Nika F., Shkodra M., University of Ruse, 2010, Vol. 49, book 8.2, pp. 63–68. http://conf.uni-ruse.bg/bg/docs/cp10/8.2/8.2-11.pdf
Characterstics of Strength and Force for the Students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, con Pireva A., Rashiti N., Nika F., University of Ruse, 2010, Vol. 49, book 8.2, pp. 116–121. http://conf.uni-ruse.bg/bg/docs/cp10/8.2/8.2-21.pdf
The importance of functional and anthropometric characteristics to fits and unfits, con Shkodra M., Bislimi A., University of Ruse, 2010, Vol. 49, book 8.2, pp. 145–148.
http://conf.uni-ruse.bg/bg/docs/cp10/8.2/8.2-27.pdf
Influence of the different kinesiology treatments in development of some motor abilities of youth, con Rashiti N., Shkodra M., Elezi I., University of Ruse, 2010, Vol. 49, book 8.2, pp. 75–82. http://conf.uni-ruse.bg/bg/docs/cp10/8.2/8.2-13.pdf
Development of strength and force for the students of the faculty of physical education and sports, con Rashiti N., Elezi A., Nura A., Sport and Health, 2010, III International Symposium, Tuzla, pp. 268–273. http://sportandhealth.ftos.untz.ba/
The influence of kinesiological treatments on the development of certain motor dimensions in children aged 11 and 12, with Elezi A., Selimi M., Rashiti N., Sport and Health, 2010, III International Symposium, Tuzla, pp. 274–278. http://sportandhealth.ftos.untz.ba/
Morphological characteristics and motor abilities between players of the first ranged team and the rest of teams of football cadet league in Gnjilane, con Sylejmani B., Ibri L., Nika F., Šumen University, 2010, pp. 988–993.
Participation in Scientific Conferences and Symposia:
He has actively participated in international scientific conferences, including the Balkan International Conference on Sport Sciences (Tetovo, 2023 and 2024), conferences in Tuzla, Ruse, Varna, Podgorica, as well as various scientific congresses in the region and Europe, where he presented the results of his research.
Co-organizer of the 10th International Balkan Conference in Sport Sciences, University of Tetova, Tetova, North Macedonia (7–8 May 2025) https://sites.google.com/unite.edu.mk/sport-conference/welcome
Co-organizer of the International Conference “Artificial Intelligence in the Age of Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges”, AAB College, Pristina, Kosovo (13 May 2025) https://aab-edu.net/konferencat/
Co-organizer of the 9th International Balkan Conference in Sport Sciences, University of Tetova, Tetova, North Macedonia (15–17 May 2024) https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/34110/2/Congress%20Programme%202024.pdf
Co-organizer of the 8th International Balkan Conference in Sport Sciences, University of Tetova, Tetova, North Macedonia (17–19 May 2023) https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/31898/1/ABSTRACT%20BOOK-%20final%20Compact-1-88.pdf
Co-organizer of the 7th International Balkan Conference in Sport Sciences, University of Tetova, Tetova, North Macedonia (18–19 May 2022) https://eprints.unite.edu.mk/890/
3rd International Scientific Conference for Physical Education, Sport and Health, University of Pristina & Sport University of Tirana, Pristina, Kosovo (23 December 2021) https://ust.edu.al/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/foto.pdf
International Academic Conference on Sports Sciences, AAB College, Pristina, Kosovo (10–11 December 2021) https://aab-edu.net/konferencat/
Virtual International Academic Conference “Transformations and Consequences in Society Due to COVID-19 Pandemic”, AAB College, Pristina, Kosovo (5 September 2020) https://aab-edu.net/konferencat/
2nd International Scientific Conference for Physical Education, Sport and Health, University of Pristina, Kosovo (1–2 November 2019)
3rd International Scientific Conference Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health, Skopje, North Macedonia (31 May – 2 June 2018) https://www.scribd.com/document/745820651/PA-for-Better-Health-1
2nd International Sport, Science, Education and Development Conference (InSSED), Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina (2017)
2nd International Scientific Conference Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health, Skopje, North Macedonia (3–5 June 2016) https://repository.ukim.mk/bitstream/20.500.12188/14365/1/33%20Andrijana%2C%20joshko%2C%20Vlatce%2C%20Vuk%2C%20Nejic.pdf
11th International Scientific Conference on Transformation Processes in Sport “Sport Performance”, Montenegrin Sport Academy, Podgorica, Montenegro (3–5 April 2014) https://csakademija.me/conference/download/Book_of_Abstracts_2014.pdf
IV International Scientific Conference, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Sofia, Bulgaria (2013)
50th Scientific Conference of Ruse University, Ruse, Bulgaria (2011) https://conf.uni-ruse.bg/bg/?cmd=dPage&pid=proc11-8.2
IV International Symposium “Sport and Health”, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina (24–26 June 2011)
Black Sea Scientific Forum, Varna, Bulgaria (2011)
40th Scientific Conference of Ruse University, Ruse, Bulgaria (2010) https://conf.uni-ruse.bg/bg/?cmd=dPage&pid=proc10-8.2
III International Symposium “Sport and Health”, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina (2–3 July 2010)