Dr. Szabó Lajos: A magyar ifjúság testi nevelésének története (A Sportmúzeum Kincsei 5. Budapest, 2004)

A rendszerváltás hatása az iskolai testnevelés ügyére

THE CHANCE OF REGIME IN 1989, the appearance of market economy basically changed the financial conditions of school PE. Pedagogical principles did not change of course. The importance of physical education was stressed by the politicians (except in the higher education, where it fell within the competence of the institute). A new movement started to build more gym-halls in the settlements of the whole country, in some places supplemented by swimming pool, too. The new National Curriculum was also accepted for physical education. The 1st National Congress for Teachers of Physical Education was organised in 1991, The greatest problem at the moment is the reduced financial circumstances, and tha danger of unemployment amond PE. teachers. The Student Sports Clubs organise the activities in the afternoons, Competitions and Student Olympic Games are organised by the Student Association of Hungarian Colleges and Universities (MEFS) was formed in 1991. They have a great role now, as because of financial problems Physical Education Department stop existing in these years. The Hungarian society has to recognise again the importance of PE. and sports activity necessary to maintain health, to keep the balance between the body and the soul, to feed social relations and to help mental and physical refreshing.