International Sport Development

About this programme

Below you can read about the competences, tasks and learning outcomes of this programme. Every student has the opportunity to fill in the described tasks in connection to their ambition, to their talents, or learning wishes.

International and intercultural competences

• Knowledge about and ability in international relations (e.g. foreign language skills and knowledge about the political, social and economic development of countries and regions in sport, health and education). (20EC, portfolio assessment)
• The development of understanding, respect and empathy for people with different national, cultural, social, religious and ethnic origins. (10 EC, Presentation)

Coretasks

The curriculum of the ISD programme is 'core-task' based. This means that the assignments students have to make lead to learning outcomes, which have a positive contribution to competent behavior concerning the task. The task for every student is to show competent performance and development in the four core-tasks (mentioned below).

1. The student has cultural self-awareness of his own frame of reference and his own worldview, and can relate it to other international perspectives

2. Doing international comparative research in the area of PE & Sport

3. International Exchange Program

4. Manage international orientated projects in PE & Sport

Learning outcomes 

By following this programme, the student;

• has cultural self-awareness of his own frame of reference and his own worldview, and can relate it to other international perspectives.
• acquires knowledge from sports and education of other cultures through comparative research, and applies this knowledge in an adapted manner with respect for the cultural uniqueness.
• is behaving and communicating effectively and appropriately during intercultural encounters.
• can value the diversity in the professional practice of sports and education, and  can communicate his opinion towards these practices.
• knows how to positively contribute to society and the solution of international education and sports issues, and can act like this, and can conceptualize this.

Literature and concepts

The ISD-programme has a democratic approach to education. This means that we assume that students are able to organise their own learning, in cooperation with peers. To create this learning space we focus on tasks, and through these tasks the learning outcomes will be achieved. The consequence of this approach is that there is no (fixed) schedule, or programme. In the programme lectures and assignments will be given. The literature mentioned below can help conceptual development in the area of internationalisation and intercultural competence. The literature is not obligatory (Other concepts, like; 'the participation ladder', 'The Iceberg Model' and 'Action Type', will be discussed in lectures)

Before you can start

Entry requirements 

• Students who are interested in examining physical education and sport from an international and comparative perspective, and studying at higher education level (Bachelor/Master). 

• Students who are studying something else then PE are welcome, but before enrolling contact is advised with the program coordinators. 

• English B

Application

Please register via Osiris (Hanze students) or via Kies-op-Maat (external HBO students).

Students from our partner institutions abroad can apply for this programme as an Exchange Programme. For more information about the steps for our exchange application process click here.

More information?

If you wish to receive more information concerning the program, please contact:

• Roy Epping ([email protected])
• Paul Tesselaar ([email protected])