Twenty-four students received certificates at Hungarian University of Sports Science during the micro-course on basic knowledge of inclusive sports instruction.
Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) has reached another significant milestone: the institution’s first micro-course has been successfully completed. Implemented the Veszprém–Balaton European Region of Sport 2026 Programme, the course titled “Opportunity in Sport – Inclusive Sports Instructor Training” (project ID: SP26/INK-OKT-2026/207546) provided 24 participants with practice-oriented knowledge in the field of inclusive sport instruction.
The programme proved outstanding not only from a professional perspective but also offered clear confirmation of the strong demand for short, targeted training courses among sport professionals.
The micro-course “Fundamentals of Inclusive Sports Instruction” consisted of three theoretical modules and a final practical day. During the programme, participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of inclusive sport pedagogy, the characteristics of different disability groups, and methodological tools that help make sport accessible to all.
The closing event of the training took place in Veszprém, at the sports facilities of the University of Pannonia. On the practical day, participants not only learned through simulation exercises but also tested their skills in real-life situations by working together with students from the Kozmutza Flóra School.
The power of shared movement brought different social groups closer together on a day that served as a worthy conclusion to the course. Instructors and participants demonstrated how professional expertise, combined with patience and flexibility, can create a truly inclusive sporting environment.
The course curriculum addressed psychological and theoretical foundations across three main units. Participants acquired both general and specific knowledge about sport opportunities for individuals with autism, physical disabilities, learning difficulties, hearing and visual impairments, as well as organ transplant recipients, while also gaining insight into training theory.
During the practical component, the focus was on applying the acquired knowledge. Leading inclusive sport sessions required creativity, patience, and adaptability. Participants experienced firsthand that instructors must respond flexibly to individual needs, modifying tasks when necessary to ensure that everyone can actively take part in the shared movement experience.
The high professional standard of the programme was ensured by an expert teaching team, including Gabriella Sztojalovszky (head of the micro-course), Katalin Orbán-Sebestyén, Zsuzsanna Szilárd, Krisztián Havanecz, Orsolya Moravcsik-Fecskés, Alexandra Gyurkó, Szabolcs Forgács, Borbála Lajtos-Sipos and Gyula Raska, each contributing their expertise to the programme’s complexity.
Short, intensive, practice-oriented training formats are highly effective in responding to the evolving needs of sport science and society. This programme not only delivered knowledge but also shaped perspectives. Participants gained a toolkit that will enable them to design and implement inclusive sport programmes in the future.
The university aims to expand its portfolio with additional micro-courses, thereby strengthening the social role of sport and promoting a more inclusive approach across wider communities.
