Department of Physical Education  

Head: RNDr. Karel Opravil 

Žerotínovo nám. 9, 601 77 Brno, Phone: 42128367

Physical education at the University is provided by the Department of Physical Education. It offers education at all faculties and is the only body responsible for the University sports club. 

The aim of the system of physical education is to offer sports activities to all University students during the course of their studies and support the active relaxation of students, their regeneration and recuperation, but predominantly adopting the lifestyle of a modern man. 

The system of education is different at different faculties. In general, in the first year of studies physical education is part of the curriculum including one training course and is assessed by a credit. In the following years physical education is optional as part of the supplementary programme of study. The students can choose what and where they will attend. There is a wide range of opportunities so that everybody can satisfy their demands. The options are basketball,, volleyball, football, tennis, table-tennis, aerobic, ballet, judo, karate, swimming, canoeing, physical exercises and body-building. 

Winter training courses are in downhill and cross-country skiing. There is a possibility to qualify as a licensed skiing instructor. Summer training courses are for those interested in water sports, surfing, cycling, mountain hiking, rafting, mountain cycling and mountaineering. 

The University Sports club creates good conditions for top-performance sportsmen.  

Of great importance is the organisational and methodological activity the aim of which is various sports events. Dr. Eva Slonková is a member of the Executive Committee of ČAAS. Dr. Karel Opravil is chairman of Brno University Sport organisation. A lot of teachers are involved in sporting life as instructors and coaches.