Special Olympics Slovakia has teamed up with two prestigious institutions, the University of Matej Bel and Comenius University in Bratislava, to pioneer inclusive sports education in Slovakia.
The challenges of recruiting coaches for athletes with intellectual disabilities were identified, including a shortage of well-educated, English-speaking coaches. Special Olympics Slovakia aims to change mindsets and educate the younger generation for a brighter future for athletes.
After brainstorming, a solution was found to formalize a path to attract young coaches, empowering them with confidence and official recognition. This led to partnering with universities renowned for their sports faculties to develop programs specifically for coaching athletes with intellectual disabilities.
The partnership with these universities will offer specialized bachelor’s and master’s programs in Teaching Physical Education and Coaching of Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities. Special Olympics Slovakia will cover lectures and practical sessions at their events to build capacity for the future.
The goal is to produce highly qualified coaches fluent in English, equipped with specialized education in inclusive sports. This collaboration is a step towards a more inclusive sports education system in Slovakia.
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