In Work Package 1.2, a study visit to Europe has been carried out in March and April 2021. This activity was initially carried out offline but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was carried out online, as ‘Virtual Study Visits’. For this reason, all activities use online applications, both city and university visits. the purpose of this WP1.2 is to visit universities in Europe, in order to get a new perspective on sports education, especially for Inclusive SPIRIT Asian Universities.
This activity contains program comparisons, observing sports education practices arranged in a consensus-based Bologna curriculum. This activity went smoothly and successfully, with a large number of participants. Here participating Asian countries can see various types of curriculum applied in European countries. Countries in Asia see different types of curriculum and learning techniques applied. The University of Nicosia, Universitat Politècnica De Valencia, and the Universidade De Lisboa showed the curriculum applied. The University of Nicosia emphasizes not on sports education but also on sports nutrition, also as seen in the diversity of existing techniques and laboratories supported by appropriate equipment. The Polytechnic University of Valencia shows excellence in the field of Sport Management and innovation. In addition, clubs for cultural sports and special needs are also featured. The University of Lisbon demonstrates excellence in sports education, training techniques and formed sports clubs. Sport club performed in all these European universities including vulnerable groups, female and students with special needs.
Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) together with the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB), Syah Kuala University (USK) received new input and views on the curriculum in Europe. There are so many topics about sports education that support development and teaching methods, so this can be applied at USU later.
The output of this task were to created and piloted modular courses following Bologna standards to enhance inclusion, diversity, and healthy lifestyles through sport and nutrition. At the end of this activity, the inclusive Asian Universities can improved teaching competencies, updated teaching, and comprehensive curriculum. For the next program, enter WP 1.3, an activity that obtains as much information as possible about the need for university graduates who understand the importance of exercise and nutrition.