Detailed introduction of the University School of Physical Education in Cracow:

Introduction

The University School of Physical Education in Cracow is a public higher sports institution located on the Vistula River in the old Polish capital of Krakow. It has trained a large number of professionals in the field of sports for Poland and the international community.

Overview

Number of students: 3,778 students in 2023.

Number of faculty: 200 academic teachers.

History and establishment time

The school's history dates back to 1893, when a 2-year scientific course for gymnastics teachers in secondary schools and normal schools was established at Jagiellonian University. In 1913, it was transformed into a 2-year sports school. In 1927, a 3-year sports school was established at the Jagiellonian University Medical School. In 1950, the school became an independent higher sports school and introduced a 4-year master's program in 1954. In 1972, the school was renamed the Sports Institute, and soon after named after Bronisław Czech. In 1970, the school obtained the right to confer doctoral degrees, and in 1987 it obtained the right to confer postdoctoral degrees.

School Strength

Faculty: The school has a team of highly professional and experienced teachers, including many experts and scholars with profound attainments and international influence in the field of sports. They not only impart cutting-edge professional knowledge to students in teaching, but also actively participate in scientific research projects to promote the development of disciplines.

Teaching Facilities: The campus is fully equipped with various facilities, equipped with complete teaching and sports facilities, such as gymnasiums, gyms, sports fields, etc., and also has a publishing department and two interdepartmental departments, providing good conditions for students' learning and research.

Scientific Research Achievements: The school has achieved fruitful scientific research results in the field of sports science. Its research papers are published in international and domestic journals all year round. It has in-depth research and exploration in multiple disciplines such as physical education, sports training, and sports rehabilitation, providing important theoretical support and decision-making basis for the development of Poland's sports industry and the formulation of relevant policies.

International Cooperation: The school actively carries out international cooperation and is a member of the European Union Socrates - As one of the participating institutions of the Erasmus exchange student program, it has established cooperative relations with many universities around the world, providing students with broad international exchange and learning opportunities.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' sports professional literacy and practical ability, emphasizing the combination of theoretical knowledge with actual sports teaching, training and rehabilitation, so that students can skillfully use the knowledge they have learned to solve real sports problems. At the same time, pay attention to the cultivation of students' innovative ability and teamwork spirit, and stimulate students' creativity and cooperation awareness through practical teaching, scientific research projects, etc., to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the sports industry.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: Although there is no explicit mention of particularly famous key laboratories, the school has various professional laboratories and research centers, such as sports physiology laboratories, sports rehabilitation laboratories, etc., which provide data support and practical platforms for the teaching and scientific research of sports disciplines, helping students to better master sports science knowledge and skills.

Key disciplines: Physical education, sports training, sports science, sports rehabilitation, tourism and leisure, sports history and sociology are the key disciplines of the school. These disciplines have outstanding teaching quality, scientific research level and social influence.

Department

The school has three colleges:

School of Physical Education: Covering majors such as physical education, sports training, and sports science, it cultivates students' professional abilities in sports teaching, sports training, sports scientific research, and lays a foundation for students to engage in sports education, coaching, sports management and other work.

School of Tourism and Leisure: Including majors such as tourism service economics and leisure sports, it combines tourism with sports and leisure to cultivate compound talents that meet the development needs of modern tourism and leisure sports industries.

School of Physical Sports Rehabilitation: It has majors such as sports rehabilitation and rehabilitation medical theory and practice, focusing on cultivating students' professional skills in sports injury rehabilitation and rehabilitation treatment, and providing professional talents for sports health care and rehabilitation.

Ranking

In the Polish national university rankings released by the Global University Network (4ICU), Krakow Tsich University of Physical Education ranks 24th.

Expenses

Tuition fees: The annual tuition fees for undergraduate and master's degrees are approximately 2,000-3,000 EUR, the specific fee varies depending on the major and course.

Registration fee: about 200-300 EUR.

Campus

Location and environment: The main campus is located at Al. Jana Pawła II 78 near the center of Krakow, on the banks of the Vistula River, with convenient transportation, rich cultural and commercial facilities in the surrounding area, pleasant campus environment, beautiful natural scenery, providing convenient conditions for students' study and life.

Campus facilities: The campus building style is modern. In addition to the teaching and sports facilities mentioned above, the school also has restaurants, cafes and other leisure places, providing students with a comfortable learning and living environment. At the same time, the campus is also equipped with advanced teaching equipment and multimedia classrooms to meet the needs of modern teaching.