Apáczai Csere János Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Scienses

Brief description of the programme:

The purpose of the programme is to prepare Recreation and Health Promotion Managers capable of serving as organizers, instructors, and consultants in the fields of sports (especially recreational sports), cultured leisure, and healthy living. Graduates are equipped to work within business services, healthcare, social and educational institutions, sports organizations, and other civil organizations.

Recreational sports activities and exercise programmes are designed for all age groups, with a focus on independent planning, organizing, and managing health-promoting, experience-based programmes, events, and active tourism activities such as camps and tours. Graduates understand and apply regular physical activity as a means to enhance fitness and overall health. They contribute to the development and enrichment of sport, recreation, and lifestyle culture, fulfilling significant social and market demands.

Structure of studies

The duration of the programme takes six academic semesters.

Language requirements

• TOEFL 513 / IELTS 5.5 /oral examination, TOEFL IBT test score of 66 (issued in the last two years).
• Certificate of any standardised international English language exam corresponding with Hungarian B2 at the Bachelors level and C1 at Master’s level issued by an accredited language centre/ academic institution.
• In case the student has completed his/her previous level of studies in English, proof can be uploaded about the fact that the language of instruction was English, issued by the institution.
• If the uploaded document(s) do(es) not meet the above-mentioned requirements, the University relies on an online language interview.

Professional requirements

Bachelor studies: Copy of secondary/high school graduation results, copy of courses studied. For the fields of engineering, agricultural and business and administration studies, evidence of the study of mathematics is required (school leaving certificate final results).

Please kindly note that, in order to fulfil the formal requirements, academic document need to be submitted in notarised form.

Applicants to the Recreation Management and Health Promotion BSc programme are also required to pass motor abilities tests. This includes mandatory tasks such as:

• Swimming: The candidate must present 200 m swimming without rest, starting in the water. Presentation of two type of swimming strokes are mandatory.
• Shuttle run: 20 m shuttle run. Starting speed is 6 km/h. Minimum requirements: 60 shuttles for men, 50 shuttles for women.

Additionally, candidates must select and complete two optional ball sports from volleyball, football, basketball, or handball. Tasks include:

• Basketball: performing a layup shot in basketball
• Football: driving a football through a slalom between equally spaced (2m) buoys and scoring a goal
• Handball: self-starting from the half court, then driving the ball towards the goal, from the area between the 9 and 6 lines
• Volleyball: playing the ball against the wall from two-meter distance in volleyball.

Please kindly note, only three attempts are allowed for these tasks. All tasks must meet the specified minimum requirements, with video evidence of performance submitted for evaluation.

Applicants must submit a medical fitness document that includes the following medical examinations:

• Body composition
• ECG (Electrocardiogram)
• Blood pressure examination
• Urine test

Programme educational objectives:

The Recreation Management and Health Promotion BSc programme at Széchenyi István University is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for successful careers in Recreation Management and Health Promotion. Our programme educational objectives (PEOs) are as follows:

PEO#1
Students will know the processes, problem areas, current issues, knowledge acquisition, and problem-solving methods of physical and mental recreation.

PEO#2
Students will graduate in anatomy, physiology, and exercise theory with an integrated approach, which is necessary for the planning and management of leisure exercise programmes and sports activities.

PEO#3
Graduates will master the movement material of recreational sports and the methodology required for conducting and organizing recreational exercise programmes tailored to age, gender, and health status.

PEO#4
Graduates will possess integrated expertise across sports, health, and organizational sciences, equipping them to effectively organize and manage recreation and lifestyle programmes.

Student Outcomes:

The student outcomes (SOs) of our programme represent the skills, knowledge, and behaviours that our curriculum aims to impart to our students. The Recreation Management and Health Promotion BSc programme defines seven SOs (1) to (7) to guide student development as follows:

1. Prepared for planning, developing, organizing, and managing sports, fitness, animation, tourism, wellness, and lifestyle programmes, as well as events, camps, and tours for all age groups.

2. An ability to actively participate in the practical implementation of recreation and lifestyle programmes.

3. An ability to assess fitness, identify the causes of emerging problems, formulate solutions, and communicate appropriately

4. An ability to synthesize the theoretical approaches of recreation organization and her own work experience, and the ability to carry out adequate evaluation and consulting activities.

5. An ability to communicate and present her professional knowledge and experience authentically in social, health, social, educational institutions, business, and civil organizations.

6. An ability to apply recreational techniques and procedures for prevention, health preservation, and rehabilitation, taking into account their conditions of use and limitations.

7. An ability to teach sports and other recreational activities by applying adaptable learning strategies that suit varying skill levels, while also evaluating clients' activities and performance in a humane and rational manner.

Job opportunities:

The skills acquired can help the graduates in a wide range of areas: reviewing and analyzing issues related to sports, leisure, and health culture, and formulating proposals to address these challenges. Developing a well-rounded, independent perspective on health in a holistic sense. Active promotion of the physical and mental health of the individuals and groups working with them. Independent designs of customized exercise programmes for both individuals and groups in wellness hotels, in the private sphere, or working environments. Selecting appropriate training equipment and methods tailored to their needs. The diploma obtained is recognized as equivalent in the European Union.

Subject matter details:

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