Leisure Education

The aim of the programme is to develop the knowledge, skills, and general competences necessary for effective pedagogical practice. The study plan combines both theoretical preparation (especially in pedagogy and psychology) and methodological and practical training. An introduction to leisure education is offered in the form of an experiential introductory course, designed to help students adapt and engage through practical learning.
The core of the programme consists of pedagogical internships focused on working with various target groups - from pre-school children to seniors. These internships take place both in institutions (e.g. after-school clubs, homes for the elderly) and in outdoor or stay-in programmes (such as day camps and summer camps for more days).
During the first year, you will gain an overview of the methodological areas in which you can further develop your skills. In the second and third years, you will choose from a range of professionally oriented courses and two methodological specialisations:
Elective Block I - Professional Orientation: Students select courses worth at least 10 credits according to their professional interests (for example, Museum Education, Memory Training for Seniors, or Theory and Practice of the Prison System).
Elective Block II - Methodological Specialisation I: It is focused on art, music, or literary education (minimum of 15 credits).
Elective Block III - Methodological Specialization II: It is focused on experiential education, personal and social development education, or reflection on religious values in education (minimum of 15 credits).
The methodological and practical preparation culminates in the Final Project, a course, which provides space for interdisciplinary collaboration across specialisations and for implementing one?s own project in practice.
In accordance with the Study and Examination Regulations of the USB, students may also choose elective courses offered by the Faculty of Theology or other faculties of the university.

• foundations of pedagogy and psychology relevant to educational work,
• the ability to navigate the field of extracurricular and interest-based education (including a five-semester practical training),
• planning and conducting leisure and interest-based activities for children and adults,
• reflecting on education and upbringing within broader social and cultural context.

• youth worker leisure educator,
• animator of leisure activities,
• instructor in interest-based education,
• cultural educator,
• teaching assistant.

• qualification in accordance with the Act on Educational Staff
• course for Health Officers of Recreational Camps
• opportunity to obtain the qualification of Head Leader of Children´s Camps
• close connection with practice through thematic conferences and study days
• frequent participation of field professionals in lessons
• possibility to continue in a Master?s degree programme