The effects of Bologna Declaration on Physical Education System

Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering– University of Ljubljana

Matej Jamnik, M.Sc., LecturerDušan 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 Chemistryat 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.

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Examination and ECTS points or not?

• 60 % of students prefer option of sport course without exam and NO ECTS points.

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General satisfaction with the course

• Almost all students are satisfied with the course; 66 % said good, and 29% very good.

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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 %

Thank you for your attention!