Linz in sports fever: progress for school movement and top performance!

Linz in sports fever: progress for school movement and top performance!

in Linz took place last Friday, the annual state sports officer conference took place, in which sports representatives from all over Austria discussed central sports policy issues. The focus was on nine essential agenda items, in particular the implementation of the "daily movement and sports unit". The Council of Sports Council Udo Landbauer called for a quick integration of this initiative into school lessons in order to promote the physical activity of children and adolescents in the long term. The measures are to be implemented across the board by the 2026/27 school year, whereby a final implementation of the initiative will be sought by 2034. As ots.at , the present confirmed the need for uniform regulations for federal supports in sports, from January 2025 should be introduced in the general class.

Another central point of the meeting was the increasingly important role of artificial intelligence and innovative technologies in high -performance sport. The conference participants clearly spoke out for their sustainable integration in order to strengthen the competitiveness internationally. In cooperation with the federal states, these new technologies are to be incorporated into the eastern sports strategies. Dr. Andrea Ruyter-Petznek, head of the "Education in Regions; Education for Sustainable Development" department, emphasized in the subsequent ESD award how significant education is for sustainable development (BNE) in Germany and celebrated continuous use for sustainable education, such as BNE-Portal.de determined.

award for sustainability

This time 25 organizations were recognized at the digital award event for ESD projects that are committed to education in the context of global sustainability goals. Ruyter-Petznek emphasized that these recognitions make vital actors visible, while the participants proudly presented their documents. Despite the absence of a physical ballroom, the importance of the solemn award and the joy of working in the ESD community became clear. The gala showed that sustainable development is not only important, but also inspiring.