University in motion on 21.06.2023

Experience sport, fun and health: That's what the 20th Sports and Health Day at the University of Kassel is all about on Wednesday, June 21. Under the motto "Uni in Bewegung" (University in motion), the General University Sports Department will be offering a varied program at the University of Kassel boathouse (Auedamm 27a, Kassel) from 2.00 pm. In addition to numerous hands-on activities on land, there will also be an extensive taster program on the water.

This year's motto is "The university is on the move!" not only on land, but also on the water. For the first time this year, the Sports and Health Day will take place around the University of Kassel's boathouse. Not only can you try out a kayak or rowing boat on the Fulda, but you can also have your first go on a stand-up paddleboard. We recommend a change of clothes in case something goes wrong.

The traditional tournaments cannot take place at the boathouse in the usual size this year. Nevertheless, competitive sport will not be neglected. On the one hand, various stations can be completed throughout the grounds on our exercise course. Not only can new sporting experiences be gained, but stamps can also be collected, which will be rewarded with attractive prizes at the end.

The Team Half Marathon also starts at 3.30 pm. The aim is to cover the distance of 21 km with a team consisting of a maximum of seven people. Registration is still possible until 14.06. via the following link(course program (uni-kassel.de)). The UNIfit is calling for the preliminary round of the pull-up contest at 3.00 pm. The aim is to qualify for the grand final by completing a sufficient number of pull-ups. The main prize for the winner is a one-year membership of UNIfit. If you don't dare to get into a rowing boat on the water, you can also take part in the rowing ergometer challenge on land at 6.30 pm.

Visitors can also look forward to a great range of hands-on activities from the General University Sports program. In addition to offers such as jumping fitness and salsa, this also includes a taster offer in the sport Roundnet.

Health will be a particularly important topic on this day. In the seminar room of the boathouse, the audience will receive new impulses for everyday life during lectures on the topics of "moving breaks" and "sleep". The Streck-DICH health project also offers a bio-impedance analysis (BIA). This determines body composition and calculates muscle mass, body water and body fat percentage, among other things.

Techniker Krankenkasse will also be making visitors sweat: They can "pedal" their own smoothie on the smoothie bike and enjoy it afterwards. At TK Physio Coaching, a physiotherapist will help you analyze and treat possible causes of a complaint and provide valuable and individual recommendations for further action and improving your state of health.

Other highlights include the bouncy castle for children and the bungee run, in which two participants try to overcome the resistance of the bungee rope and set their mark as far ahead as possible.

Catering will also be provided. The Studierendenwerk will be on site with a stand and the Mensa Hopper to cater for the physical well-being of visitors.

You can find the complete program at Uni in motion (uni-kassel.de)

The entire university sports team is looking forward to your visit and invites you to get to know new sports, expand your knowledge of sports and health and experience a varied day of movement. Admission to the Sports and Health Day is free.