Posture correction classes

physical exercises

Health declaration - after knowing the ruls of the sport section of the University of Warsaw I declare, that Im healthy and I can fully take part in these exercises. In case of any difficulties, I will inform the teacher.

Classes for students who cannot attend other PE courses for health reasons.

By performing exercises, students will improve their health, particularly:

– develop proper posture habits

– eliminate dystonia (in which some muscles are subject to excessive tension or contractures, while others are weakened or excessively stretched) through special exercises: active and passive stretching as well as strengthening of postural muscles (responsible for maintaining upright posture)

– improve spine mobility

– acquire the ability of proper chest and abdominal breathing through slow, supported and resistance breathing exercises

– develop motor co-ordination

– realise the negative impact of environmental factors onto the posture.

Kutzner-Kozińska M. (ed.), Proces korygowania wad postawy. Warsaw University of Physical Education 2001.

Owczarek S., Atlas ćwiczen korekcyjnych. WSiP, Warsaw 1998.

Students:

- will acquire the general knowledge of the human body and its functioning;

- will be able to exercise safely;

- will learn how to work in a team;

- will understand the need to stay fit in order to remain healthy;

- will be able to use sports equipment correctly;

- will develop special motor skills under the guidance of the Physical Education and Sports Centre’s staff.