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• High Performance Management (HPM) in Sports in the International and Hungarian Literature

  Istvan Gyerman

  Tamás Laczkó

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  High Performance Management (HPM) in sport is an integrated set of tools and approaches that aim to optimize the performance of athletes, sports organizations and sports disciplines at a multidimensional level (macro, meso, micro). The works of international literature – for example, Sotiridau - De Bosscher (2013), O’Boyle (2015), Molan et al. (2019) and Turner et al. (2019) – offer readers and researchers holistic models that integrate economic, psychological and human development factors into the HPM system. In contrast, the Hungarian literature (András, 2014; Géczi, 2012; Győri 2020) focuses primarily on economic, legal and organizational frameworks, highlighting the decisive role of domestic sports financing and institutional structures. The comparison of the two trends and the evaluation of the literature clearly highlights the fact that in Hungary the HPM system is fragmented and in most cases implemented in an ad hoc manner, while at the international level comprehensive, people-oriented and metrics-based models dominate. According to the conclusion of my research, the development of HPM in Hungarian sport requires the adaptation and acceptance of holistic approaches, the provision of sufficient personnel, the unification of performance indicators and the integration of the long-term well-being of athletes into the management processes of sports organizations and associations.

• THE EDUCATIONAL ROLE OF SCHOOL IN SPORT DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH PROMOTION IN SUBURBAN AREAS - CASE STUDY

  Sándor Szabó

  Nándor Zsolt Szabó

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  This study investigates the sports preferences and participation levels among young residents of Soroksár, a district on the outskirts of Budapest, Hungary. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, data was collected through a questionnaire survey conducted in autumn 2023. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the significance of factors influencing sports participation. The results indicate that local infrastructure and accessibility significantly impact sports engagement among youth, with preferences leaning towards sports readily available in the community. Notably, early initiation of sports participation positively correlated with academic achievement, emphasizing the importance of holistic development through sports. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive infrastructural development to support mass sports participation and promote healthy lifestyles. Local policymakers are urged to prioritize investments in sports facilities and opportunities, recognizing the multifaceted benefits of sustained sports engagement beyond elite-level support. This study provides insights into sports participation in Soroksár and calls for further research to inform evidence-based interventions promoting physical activity and intellectual development among youth.