Author(s): Péterné BLATT

Title: THE POTENTIAL OF SPORT FOR INTEGRATION AND INCLUSION

Source: A. Csehiová, A. Tóth-Bakos, I. Szőköl, T. Strédl, M. Nagy. (eds.): 13th International Conference of J. Selye University. Pedagogical Sections. Conference Proceedings

ISBN: 978-80-8122-409-6

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36007/4096.2022.191

Publisher: J. Selye University, Komárno, Slovakia

PY, pages: 2021, 191-201

Published on-line: 2022

Language: en

Abstract: The concept of inclusion has changed in several ways over the past two decades, on the one hand, the range of target groups, individuals and areas has expanded, and on the other hand, it has become a concept that is now understood at a societal level. In the case of inclusion, the focus of inclusion is not on the person or group to be included, but on the receiving environment [46]. This environment is not always successfully created within the walls of the school. In such cases, sports clubs offer an excellent opportunity. "Sport is now much more than a leisure activity: it permeates the economy and society as a whole... it is the perfect educational tool: it teaches social coexistence and the individual to integrate into a group, becoming a useful member of it. Through it, one learns respect for both peers and opponents, respect for rules, solidarity, entrepreneurship and collective discipline” (Szent-Györgyi – quoted in [20: 94]).

Keywords: Integration, inclusion, disadvantaged situation, school, sport

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