Master's degree university study programme Physical Education

DURATION AND SCOPE: 2 years and 120 ECTS credits

PROFESSIONAL TITLE: MAGISTER PROFESOR ŠPORTNE VZGOJE or MAGISTRICA PROFESORICA ŠPORTNE VZGOJE

OBJECTIVES:

Educating sports education teachers. Gaining knowledge to pursue third-cycle study.

COMPETENCES:

1. qualification for the pedagogical leading of a class in the sports education process;
2. qualification for cross-curricular connections;
3. qualification to test and grade knowledge in sports education and to suggest feedback;
4. basic understanding of working with children with special needs (enrolled in regular schools) in sports education;
5. identification and guidance of talented athletes;
6. methodological qualification for research in the field of teaching (gathering, processing, and interpreting data);
7. in-depth knowledge of the principles of selected fields and reflection on one’s own understanding of theory and practical experience;
8. ability to analyse and plan research in teaching practice in the field of physical and motor development, as well as in the anthropological aspects of children’s and youth sports.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND OPTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDIES:

Graduates can find employment in primary and secondary schools, teaching compulsory and elective sports-related subjects, and implementing an extended programme at all educational levels. They can also teach sports-related subjects at faculties and other higher education institutions. In accordance with the Sports Act and decision by the Expert Council for Sport, they can work as coaches or organisers of sports programmes in associations, as private sports professionals, or in public institutions active in sports at the local or national levels. Graduates can pursue further studies through the doctoral study programme in Kinesiology.