معرفی
Dana Masaryková, PhD. serves as Associate Professor at the Department of School Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, University of Trnava since 2010. Concurrently, she works as a researcher at the State Pedagogical Institute in Bratislava (2013–present). Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Sports Education from Comenius University (2008) and a Master's in Teaching from the same institution.
Her research centers on physical literacy development across early educational stages, with particular focus on:
- Movement competence assessment frameworks for pre-primary children
- Integration of technology in physical education curricula
- Cross-cultural comparisons of motor skill acquisition
- Teacher training methodologies for movement education
Publications reveal strong emphasis on practical application, with recent works addressing:
- Digital tools for movement tracking in classrooms
- Inclusive strategies for diverse learners
- Policy frameworks for physical education reform
- Early childhood motor skill progression models
Professional Recognition:
- Successful habilitation procedure (2021) granting Associate Professor title
- 22 domestic publications registered in national databases
- 11 international publications indexed in Web of Science/Scopus
As Acting Vice-Rector for External Relations, she oversees international partnerships while maintaining active teaching responsibilities including Physiology of Physical Exercises and School Physical Education. Her consultation hours are Thursdays 09:00-11:00 in Room 625.
