The leadership of the university considers sports and recreational activities as one of the leading in the work with students. In this regard, in September 2013 the sports club "Barys" was created. Its goal is to improve the physical condition of students, teachers and employees, increase the massiveness of those engaged in physical culture and sports, train athletes and achieve high sports results. On the basis of the sports complex ArkGPI there are student sections for the following sports: volleyball, football, basketball, kazaksha kures, togyzkumalak.
