Certificate Presentation for Physical Education Promotion Classes

On March 17, 2026, this year’s 26 graduates of the supplementary qualification in sports promotion were honored at a certificate ceremony. Elmar Kugel, a department head at the Cologne District Government, also sent his congratulations.

As part of the two-semester, free supplementary qualification program, students were prepared to holistically support students with diverse emotional, social, and motor needs in heterogeneous learning groups. The program focused on the possibilities for differentiating and individualizing physical activity programs. In addition, various diagnostic methods were taught to analyze students’ initial learning levels and plan support measures accordingly. A central component of the program was the practical phase at cooperating inclusive schools. Here, students had the opportunity to independently plan, implement, and reflect on support-oriented physical activity programs. Among other things, psychomotor approaches were tested in practice and implemented in real classroom situations. Participants particularly highlighted the close integration of theory and practice as a valuable aspect.

The students’ feedback also made it clear that the sports support classes were not perceived as a “remedial program,” but rather as a positive and appreciative offering: “The children seemed grateful and viewed participation as a privilege,” says graduate Max Kirscher. Graduate Sarah Rabe reflects: “For me, good sports enrichment classes mean above all providing guidance, recognizing individual strengths, valuing small progress, and creating an atmosphere in which all children feel accepted.”

The additional qualification is offered in cooperation with the district government and inclusive schools and will be available once per semester under the direction of Lena Brack, Anke Raabe-Oetker, and Andrea Kurth. 

Further information on the additional qualification