Athletics section

physical exercises

Training sessions are intended for students of good mental and physical condition.

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.

Promotion of physical activity as well as improvement of fitness and health of the section members and the entire academic community; development of university sports; promotion of sports on both recreational and professional level; comprehensive development through various forms of physical exercise and sports.

The sport of athletics comprises four types of events: track races, cross-country races, jumps, throws and race walks. The primary (or classical) events, corresponding to the programme of the University Championships of Poland, are 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m, 1500 m and 3000 m races; 4×100 m and 4×800 m relays; long jump, high jump and triple jump; and discus throw, javelin throw and shot put.

Each training session includes: the initial part (organisational matters, the preparation phase, the main part and the final part (similarly to typical PE classes). In the first part, students are presented the subject and organisation of the session. The second part is a warm-up for students. It involves stretching of all the major muscle groups, as well as a series of special exercises relating to the particular event of athletics. A session ends with jog trot and calm-down exercises.

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.

Active participation in training sessions as well as competing for the University of Warsaw in sports events held in Warsaw and the University Championships of Poland are required to earn a credit. Students should attend at least two training sessions each week.