Information on changes in the Physical Education Curriculum for students in SE FOK, GYOK, AOK Faculties


Physical education became a part of the mandatory curriculum on April 21st 2003. In September 2003 physical education started. A student is required to acquire four signatures in the first six semesters. An enrolled student takes part in physical education classes once every two weeks for a double period (2 X 45). A student is allowed to be absent once per semester. All other absences must be made up. A student is only allowed to participate in one mandatory PE class per week being their normal PE class or a scheduled make up class.

Mandatory PE class will be conducted according to a syllabus, which was designed to move different muscle groups. There will be a special emphasis on form. Dentist and pharmacists are prone to vertebrae problems. For this reason great attention is given to back exercises.

There is also a great deal of emphasis on games. In the second half of the class students will be allowed to choose their favorite game to play from a variety of available sports. These include: Handball, Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Tennis, Floor ball, Ping Pong, Badminton, Baseball, and Rugby.

 Students during class will learn the bases of these sports. Basic training methods will also be taught. At the end of the 4th semester students should be able to warm up by themselves for any type of physical exercise and be able to give advice to patients about life style based on their own experiences in Physical education.

In the past five years we have experienced that it is hard for students to attend the mandatory physical education classes. The goal of the TSK is to attract more students to participate in classes. We think that students would be more willing to go to class if there were more options for classes. Therefore we are allowing students to choose from the following three options:

I Regular Physical Education (according to time table)

These classes are same as in previous years.
14 teaching weeks 7 double physical education classes with one allowed absence.
6 chances to fulfill the requirements for signature at the end of the semester
In case of absence, a make up class should be scheduled according to the timetable.
Beforehand makeup classes are not allowed.
Every 2 weeks a student can take part in 1 double physical education class. Students must attend 3 of their own classes.

II Volunteer based classes

Only students that are enthusiastic about a certain sport and have a need for more intense physical exercise requiring large physical strength should pick this curriculum. There are a variety of sports offered. The techniques along with special exercises from regular physical education will be taught.

Variety of sports available in Volunteer based classes
1.) Basketball; 10-30 students
2.) Volleyball; 10-30 students
3.) Kick ball; 10-30 students
4.) Floor ball; 10-30 students
5.) Tennis; 5-12 students
6.) Swimming; 10-30 students
7.) Golf; 5-15 students
8.) Form fixing exercise; 10-40 students
9.) Aerobic; 20-100 students
10.) Rowing; 10-15 students
11.) Nordic walking or running (endurance running); 10-20 students
12.) Power walking (fat burning, body shaping); 10-20 students


Only one of these subgroups can be chosen.

Ball playing classes

Students will become familiar with the 4 basic ball games (Handball, Basketball, Volleyball, and Football) and based on this the student will decide which of these subgroups will they continue to practice next year.

Form Fixing Exercise

For 5 years this special form fixing exercise has been available. This class is designed to prevent one side of your body from becoming stronger than the other and to relieve back pain, which is very common among students. In the first six semester students study a lot. It is important for them to move there back muscles, hips, and shoulders. This class will facilitate that!

Swimming

Running, Nordic Walking (Special running with ski pole) Power Kraft (Special walking with weights)

 Great opportunity for overweight students! Fat burning helps to prolong standing time!


Golf

Students will become familiar with the basics of this sport.


Rowing
The goal is to teach the correct form and movement of rowing. Two associations have been formed


1.)FTC Evezős klub (Gubacsi híd)

Both these places will accept students. Signature Requirements for the volunteer based classes

1.) Students must attend once a week for 60 minutes.
2.) Students need to attend 10 hours of class before signature is given.
3.) Students need to finish in the same class where they originally started. There is no switching.
4.) Make up classes: If more than one group is started per class then the make up will be within the class. If only one group is started per class than the make up will be held in Regular Physical education class (according to the time table).
5.) There are a limited number of spaces. It is not possible to take more students then the limit. Students who apply first get the spots.
6.) German and English students may participate in Hungarian classes just like the Hungarians may participate in German and English classes. Classes are conducted according to the language the timetable says.
7.) Classes will be offered late afternoon, in the evening, or on Saturdays.
8.) These changes will be implemented in the 2008-2009 school year.
9.) First year Hungarian students are only allowed to take regular Physical Education classes (according to the time table). All current students (FOK, GYOK, AOK, EU) and all foreign language classes can freely apply for the volunteer based classes.
10.) Incomplete classes can be made up in the first six semesters
11.) If more personnel and finical support is found Volunteer Classes will be opened for the first year Hungarian students.

III. Selection of sports for Competition

Under the direction of the TSK sport classes have been held twice a week for the past five years in the following sports:
1.) Handball
2.) Basketball
3.) Volleyball
4.) Football
5.) Floor ball
6.) Tennis

In this class students from SOTE along with other students from other Universities in Budapest are training to compete in the Medikus Cup. Only those students that are exceptionally good in sports should apply for this position. Acceptance to this is based on condition of the student and the number of students applying.

To get signature students must be present in 50% of the classes. The exact dates will be found on the universities home page after September 3, 2008. Signup is done on the neptun. Spaces are available for10-30 students.

Budapest, 2008 July 6.