Play-Based Education and Recreation Coordinator

Registration number: OH-FHF/1772-2/2009.
Program approval numbers: OH-FHF/30-4/2009; OH-FHF/30-5/2009; OH-FHF/30-6/2009.

Name of the professional qualification obtainable through specialized continuing education: Leisure Organizer and Games Instructor

Duration of the program

• 2 semesters, 60 credits

With a foundation in leisure education, graduates will be able to plan, organize, and lead engaging leisure activities and programs that positively influence personal development and behavioral culture. The program indirectly promotes the communication and aesthetic education of students and program participants, as well as the development of their creative personalities.

A recreational activities coordinator and play educator is a professional who possesses pedagogical methods grounded in experiential learning, appropriate psychological knowledge, proficiency in successfully resolving problems and educational situations, and sufficient creativity. With these skills, they can shape and mold groups and foster communities.

Key Subjects and Areas of Knowledge

Specialized Knowledge

• Play-based pedagogy
• Conflict resolution
• The psychological background of personality development
• The Hidden Network of the Community; Leisure Education.

Practical Skills

• Learning about games through training sessions; analyzing and evaluating experiences, both orally and in writing;
• Professional Internship: Organizing and facilitating game afternoons; Analyzing changes in group dynamics;
• Class observation: pedagogical and psychological analysis of recreational activities;
• Practicum: Presenting and analyzing independently organized recreational activities; Developing project and promotional plans appropriate for recreational programs.

DETAILED TRAINING AND OUTCOME REQUIREMENTS

When are the consultations?

Consultations are held ONLINE on Saturdays, for a total of 90 class hours per semester.

Admission Requirements

Teachers, preschool teachers, social educators, social workers, adult educators, cultural program organizers, and others holding a teaching certificate obtained through a bachelor’s degree program or college-level training.

We also welcome applications from those who meet the requirements listed in the “Admission Requirements” section, have passed a final exam in one of the fields listed there, are in the process of receiving their diploma, and can provide proof of this.

Credit Transfer

This program can be combined with the specialized continuing education program preparing for the Teacher Certification Exam (OH-FRKP/1389-7/2007
); in this case, the certification exam can be completed in 2 semesters.

INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND PROCEDURES

Location of the program: Budapest

Scheduled first day of classes: Late September 2026

Application deadline: For the program starting in the 2026/27/1 semester: August 31, 2026. The
online application form is available at the bottom of this page.

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Documents to be attached

• copy of diploma
• English-language insert, if available,
• proof of payment of the registration fee.

If applying with a diploma obtained abroad, the following documents must be attached to verify the diploma: 1. A Hungarian translation of your foreign degree 2. A decision on the recognition of your educational level (from the Education
Office) 3. A decision on the recognition of your professional qualification (from the Education Office)

Detailed information on the recognition of higher education diplomas earned abroad can be found on the Education Office’s website.

Additional Information

This program can be combined with the specialized continuing education program preparing students for the Teacher Certification Exam (OH-FRKP/1389-7/2007
); in this case, the certification exam can be completed in 2 semesters.

Minimum enrollment: 15 students

Course fee

195,000 HUF/semester

Registration fee: of this amount, the registration fee (training deposit) payable upon application is
19,500 HUF, which will be credited toward the tuition fee for the first semester.

Bank Transfer Information

Information for transferring the registration fee (tuition deposit):

Recipient: Kodolányi János University

Account number: Erste Bank 11600006-00000000-33437190

Please enter your name in the “Remarks” field.

For more information: Faculty of Humanities Student Service Portal
In writing: humankar@kodolanyi.hu

ONLINE APPLICATION