Ferenc Győri

The importance of Hungarian higher education is increasing internationally, and its training courses must be renewed in parallel. The development process aimed at the modernization of higher education was implemented by the Education Office, the Hungarian Higher Education Accreditation Committee and the Hungarian Rectors’ Conference (MRK) consortium (RRF-2.1.1-21 project). The MRK undertook the renewal of the training and outcome requirements (KKK) of the basic training courses. The MRK’s Sports Science Committee implemented the review of the three basic training courses in sports science (coaching, recreation and lifestyle, sports organization) and the development of their expected learning outcomes. The new, expected learning outcomes were developed according to the methodology of the MRK training working group. This included: a horizontal and vertical comparison of the competence sets of the current KKKs, the definition of the expected learning outcomes of the sports science training area, and also the core competencies defining the courses. Transversal competencies specific to the training level (EQF6, HuQF6, ISCED6, QF-EHEA-First Cycle) were incorporated, as well as ESCO competencies particular to the sports professional field reflecting labour market expectations. Based on the review of the training outcome requirements, it can be stated that the operation of the three sports science undergraduate programs (coach, recreation and lifestyle, and sports organization) appears to be well-founded in Hungarian higher education. However, there is also a need to establish a new „Sport Science” undergraduate program aligned with international trends and focusing on sports science analysis and development activities.

Objective: Our study aimed to compare the dynamic leg strength, acceleration, running speed, agility, and ball-handling skills of young football players. Material and method: Forty-two players members of the Szeged-Csanád Grosics Academy participated in the so-called "Multisport Activity Program" (SG) (nsg=42), whereas the control group (CG) involved players from the academy's partner clubs (ncg=109). Our testing procedure included: standing long jump, 10 m, and 30 m run, COD 505, and T-Test with ball dribbling. Results: We found that the dynamic leg power of the SG players was significantly improved. The means of the T-tests demonstrated (p<0.001) improved ball dribbling skills in the SG group. We found no significant difference in the COD 505 test results. The results of the standing long jump, 10 m, 30 m, COD 505, and ball control tests are strongly correlated; however, none explain the minor COD difference. Conclusion: It is beneficial for players to participate in multisport sessions involving various agility and ball control tasks. The COD 505 test results demonstrated smaller differences between dominant and non-dominant sides in SG participants. We suggest they are less likely to develop unilateral movement patterns that lead to overtraining injuries. The results indicate that implementing a "Multisport activity program" benefits youth athlete.

A vitorlázás sokféleképpen vesz részt a személyiség fejlesztésében, ezért hozzáadott pedagógiai értéke magas. Mint versenysport, eredményességét tekintve fontos, hogy versenyzői korán megismerkedjenek alapjaival, majd rendszeres képzésben vegyenek részt. Kutatásunk célja a vitorlássport közoktatáshoz kapcsolódó képzési lehetőségeinek vizsgálata.Feltárjuk továbbá az edzők és az utánpótláskorú versenyzők klubjának telephelye, valamint lakóhelyük földrajzi elhelyezkedésének néhány összefüggését. Feltételezzük, hogy (1) az igazolt versenyzők nagyobb része nem a vitorlás telephelyek közelében lakik; (2) a helybeli versenyzők száma összefüggést mutat a helybeli edzők számával.

First aid is a key factor in preventing further deterioration in an accident, saving lives, or improving treatment in emergencies. However, the reasons behind the willingness to provide first aid are still unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the role of social problem-solving and prosocial behavior in the dimension of first aid willingness. Self-administered questionnaires were used to evaluate the dimensions of first aid willingness (first aid willingness for peers, first aid willingness for strangers, knowledge, and negative emotions), social problem solving (positive problem orientation, negative problem orientation, rational problem solving, avoidance style, and impulsivity/carelessness) and prosocial behavior. A total of 497 school-aged students between the ages of 12 and 15 years (201 boys and 296 girls) participated in this study. Our results showed that positive problem orientation (p < 0.05) and rational problem solving (p < 0.001) are significant factors in determining first aid willingness for both peers and strangers. On the other hand, avoidance style orientation (p < 0.05) has a negative influence on the willingness to provide first aid to peers and strangers. Negative problem orientation (p < 0.001) only predicted negative emotions related to emergencies. Furthermore, prosocial behavior (p < 0.001) was more strongly associated with first aid willingness than social problem solving. Our study suggested that improving social competence could be a key factor in increasing first aid provision in real time, which could save lives in emergencies.

Our study draws attention to the territorial problems affecting football talent development in Hungary. We aim to compare the counties of Hungary (NUTS level III) using specific parameters of men’s football. We focus on the population size, the potential of the elite training centres defined by the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ), and the potential of professional clubs. We examine productivity scores of the MLSZ and national team representation as output indicators. Our data is derived from the publicly available database of MLSZ and the Central Statistical Office (KSH). According to our results, training potential is related to geographical location. The central, northeastern, and northwestern parts of the country are well-resourced in terms of priority training centres (i.e. talent centres and academies), while the rest of the country seems to be lagging. The presence of professional clubs that ensure the retention and further development of talents is a general characteristic of more populous counties. However, we know that talents do not necessarily transition to senior football in their training clubs. These inequalities encourage migration. Productivity indicators show a strong correlation with the potential of elite training centres and professional clubs. In this respect, the Transdanubian counties are mostly stronger than those east of the Danube. Similar results were also obtained in terms of the number and proportion of national team players in the counties. From all this, we concluded that differences in training potential generate inequality in talent management, which greatly influences players’ opportunities for development.

Tóth József a magyar földrajztudomány kiemelkedő alakja volt. Jelen írás célja a Pécsi Tudományegyetemen végzett tudományos utánpótlás-nevelésének bemutatása PhD-fokozatot szerzett tanítványainak adatain keresztül (n=63). Forrásként egyetemi kiadványokat és elektronikus adatbázisokat, az összefüggések feltárására Spearman-féle korrelációszámítást, független mintás T-próbát, Mann–Whitney U-tesztet, Kruskal–Wallis próbát, valamint Khi-négyzet próbát használtam. A tanítványok a legnagyobb arányban Dél-Alföldön, Észak-Magyarországon, valamint a

This paper aimed to analyze fundamental movement skill (FMS) assessment tools that could be used for primary school children. In this narrative review, the Motoriktest für Vier- bis Sechjärige Kinder (MOT 4–6), Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (M-ABC-2), Motorische Basiskompetenzen (MOBAK) Körperkoordinationtest für Kinder (KTK), Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD), Maastricht Motoriek Test (MMT) and the Bruininks–Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-2 (BOT-2) were analyzed from a methodological perspective, such as the number of test items, tools and types of tests, in terms of the FMS area. The analysis revealed that to assess locomotor movement skills, the BOT-2 has an excellent test for running ability, but for detecting technical difficulties, the TGMD is recommended. To test hopping, the MMT is the best test. Object control movement skills are measured with throws, dribbles and catches. Most of the tools assessed these skills, but it turned out that the TGMD is the best for measuring object control. Stability movement skills are tested with static and dynamic balance tests. Dynamic balance is more frequently used, and the MOT 4–6, KTK and BOT-2 have the most tools to use. However, the MMT is an excellent test for static balance. Fine motor movement skills are easy to assess with the MMT and MOT 4–6, since they have low equipment requirements. The BOT-2 is the best measurement tool; however, it has high equipment requirements. All of the FMS assessment tools are good; however, we concluded that although these tools are excellent for research purposes, they are difficult to apply in a school setting. Thus, teachers and coaches are advised to always select a single task from the available assessment tools that is appropriate for the skills they would like to measure.

The study’s aim was to investigate bone condition and see its associations with body composition and age among office worker women in Hungary. In total, 316 individuals participated in this study from Csongrad-Csanad county in 2019. Participants’ ages ranged from 18 to 62, with a mean of 41 years. A questionnaire was used to gather sociodemographic information, whereas body composition was measured using the Inbody 230, and bone density and bone quality were measured with the SONOST 3000 ultrasound device. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA with Tukey’s post hoc test, correlation analysis, and an independent sample t-test. The results show that Body Fat Mass, Body Mass Index, Obesity Degree, and Percent Body Fat increase significantly as age increases, and Bone Quality Index and t-score decrease substantially. Furthermore, Bone Density and Bone Quality Index were positively influenced by most components of body composition. The differences between normal and osteopenia bone quality showed that Basal Metabolic Rate, Bone Mineral Content, Fat-Free Mass, Mineral Mass, Skeletal Lean Mass, and Skeletal Muscle Mass were lower in participants with osteopenia. Our results provide more evidence of the effects of body composition and age on bone density and quality. It was the first study in Hungary investigating this phenomenon, which could be useful for professionals and researchers who intend to understand the associations of bone density.

Tanulmányunk célja Szeged legnagyobb közterületi parkja, a nemrégiben felújított Erzsébet-liget rekreációs sportjának bemutatása felnőtt szabadidő-sportolóinak összetételén, sportolási szokásain keresztül, különös tekintettel a nemenkénti eltérésekre. Hipotéziseink szerint a Ligetben rekreációs céllal sportoló felnőtt férfiak és nők szociodemográfiai háttere, a park elérésének sajátosságai, az edzőhelyek használata és az azokkal való elégedettség, valamint a park mint sportszíntér választásának indítéka nem különbözik számottevő mértékben egymástól. Mindamellett valószínűsítettük, hogy a sportaktivitás gyakoriságában és terjedelmében különbség mutatkozik a férfiak javára. Adatfelvételünk véletlenszerű helyszíni mintavételezéssel, anonim, papíralapú kérdőív lekérdezésével valósult meg (N=108). A változók közötti kapcsolatok feltárására Pearson-féle Khi-négyzet tesztet, a Fisher-féle egzakt tesztet és a Spearman-féle rangkorrelációs eljárást, az elégedettség mérésére Likert-skálát alkalmaztuk. A sportolókat fiatalos korösszetétel, a diplomások és a foglalkoztatottak magas aránya jellemezte, amiben a férfiak és nők mutatói különböztek szignifikáns mértékben egymástól. A Liget elérésének távolsága és módja, valamint a sportolás napszak szerinti ideje szintén nem mutatott nemenkénti eltéréseket. A nők azonban lényegesen több időt szántak a Ligetbe való eljutásra, mint a férfiak. A férfiak sportaktivitása mind a gyakoriságot, mind az edzésidőt tekintve magasabb volt a nőkénél. A legkedveltebb edzőhelyek a futópályák, a nyílt füves területek és a szabadtéri fitneszállomások. A sportolási lehetőségek kiválasztásában, az azokkal való elégedettségben, valamint az edzésekre való felkészülésben nem találtunk nemenkénti differenciákat. A sportolók elsősorban a jó levegő, a természet szeretete és a műanyag borítású futópálya miatt járnak a Ligetbe mozogni, s bár a férfiak és nők preferenciái némileg eltértek egymástól, a különbségek statisztikai szempontból nem voltak számottevőek.

The KIDSCREEN-27 represents a standardized, worldwide instrument, employed to assess the health-related quality of life in children. The purpose of the present study is to validate the KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire for 6-year-old preparatory school children and verify its reliability, as well as to perform a comparison regarding the quality of children’s lives living in two cities in Romania: Arad, a provincial city, versus the second most developed city in the country, Cluj-Napoca. A total of 256 children of 6 years of age, who come from families with both parents, with a medium to high socioeconomic status and a good health status, were included in the analysis, using the KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire at three assessment time points with a re-test period of two weeks. Results indicated that the KIDSCREEN-27 turned out to be suitable for use in 6-year-old Romanian children. Analysis regarding the psychometric properties showed that the Cronbach’s alpha ranged from 0.554 to 0.661 at the end of the study. The Pearson correlation coefficients showed statistically significant differences between the items of each area investigated. In conclusion, there is a growing need to periodically monitor the health status of children to avoid possible problems which may occur.