INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION

TROUGH SPORT & COACHING

Although in most European countries, physical education teachers and coaches work with culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse groups, sport educators are not well-prepared to seize the opportunities presented by increasing diversity. Indeed, research indicates that many physical education teachers and coaches have not received formal training on working with diverse groups and lack professional competences in the area of intercultural education. Moreover, initial education (pre-service) and continuing professional development (in-service) do not provide physical education teachers and coaches with the necessary knowledge, skills, competences or tools to maximise the opportunities presented by diverse and intercultural groups.

In response, this toolkit provides current and future physical education teachers and coaches with an opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge, competences and tools needed to deliver intercultural sport education sessions

The EDU:PACT Handbook is meant to be used by individuals training current and future physical education teachers or coaches. This handbook presents the basic thematic and theoretical building blocks for successful intercultural education in sport. As such, its contents can be used flexibly and adapted according to different groups and local needs. The content from this handbook is divided into four distinct units and can be used as the basis for modules or individual courses meant to train physical education teachers or coaches on the different components of intercultural education.