FPES to launch a new study program soon
From 2–5 March, a working group from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of Comenius University in Bratislava undertook a staff mobility to the Vierumäki Campus in Finland. The purpose of the visit was to discuss and establish the framework for the creation of a new international double degree study program in cooperation with Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences.
The program of the working visit was highly intensive. It included several expert meetings, working discussions, and consultations focused on shaping the academic structure of the planned study program as well as its organizational framework. In addition to these meetings, members of the working group had the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the environment and infrastructure of the Vierumäki sports campus, which is considered one of Finland’s leading centers for sports education.
The visit also included a guided tour of teaching and sports facilities and participation in several classes. This allowed the Slovak representatives to directly observe the teaching methods and pedagogical approaches used by the partner institution.
An important outcome of the meeting is also the preparation of an interinstitutional agreement within the Erasmus+ program. This agreement is intended to support staff mobility and contribute to the professional development of faculty members within an international academic environment.
The visit confirmed the shared commitment of both institutions to developing long-term academic cooperation and laid solid foundations for the creation of the new international study program. The program will offer students a unique opportunity to study in two countries, experience different approaches to sports education, and gain valuable international experience.
The cooperation between the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of Comenius University in Bratislava and Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences is thus entering a new phase, with strong potential to further strengthen the international dimension of education in the field of sport.