The effects of Bologna Declaration on Physical Education System Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering– University of Ljubljana Matej Jamnik, M.Sc., Lecturer Dušan Gerlovič, Manag. Specialist, Lecturer
Introduction and research goals System of compulsory sport education was abolished 2009/2010 Faculty senate confirmed new system – sport as elective course Number of students involved in physical education has been reduced We wanted to get deeper understanding of new situation What is students’ opinion about new sport elective course system? The results of research should help us to improve the present sports system.
Faculty of Chemistry at University of Ljubljana number of students: 1500 number of participants in elective sport course: 275 number of participants in other sports activities: 300 elective course is available with 1st degree of Bologna Curiculum elective course includes theory of sport and practical training the main goal is healthy living – “to be FIT”, better prepared for studying
Research description The student generation 2010/2011 was included. 45 % of 210 questionairies was returned The basic statistical analysis has been carried out.
Level of support for sport education among students Two thirds of students strongly support the system.
Examination and ECTS points or not? 60 % of students prefer option of sport course without exam and NO ECTS points.
General satisfaction with the course Almost all students are satisfied with the course; 66 % said good, and 29% very good.
Students’ suggestions for course improvement More physical activity, training exercises, movement: 57 % More courses related and connected to sport: 55 %. Wider variety of sport activities: 47 % Providing better sport facilities: 47 %
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