Men and women’s volleyball

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.

Classroom

During intermediate classes, students will learn and perfect overhand digs and bumps, underhand and overhand serves, as well as spikes, dumps and cheats. They will develop general and special fitness accounting for the character of the game, as well as learn individual/team tactics and rules of the game.

During volleyball classes on the intermediate level, students will learn:

– overhand digs and bumps: overhead, forward or backward, in various initial positions, in a low or high stance and when moving, in pairs, trios or fours, as a drill or play

– underhand and overhand serves: tossing and serving techniques, strengthening the power of the arm and abdominal muscles to serve the ball over the net from behind the end line of the volleyball court

– spikes, dumps and cheats: standing attack, jump attack (including proper approach) from one’s own toss or a set, ability to choose an attack technique depending on the set, single block.

Students will develop general and special fitness accounting for the character of the game, particularly strengthen the abdominal and core muscles, shoulder and pelvic girdle muscles and limb muscles, develop jumping skills, flexibility and agility, and increase endurance.

Students will learn individual and team tactics in small games (2 vs. 2, 3 vs. 3 or 4 vs. 4) and large games (6 vs. 6, training games with specific tactics, proper games in the following systems: ‘everybody sets’ in beginner groups or 4-2 in more advanced groups).

In addition, students will learn the game rules and the basics of safe and fair competition.

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.

The basis for passing the course is systematic and active participation in the classes.