Sports and exercise

Offers for sports and exercise on campus

All employees of the University of Konstanz generally have the opportunity to participate in the extensive program of the Academic Sports Service. All offers can be found on the homepage of the Hochschulsport (Academic Sports Service).

Many health-oriented university sports programmes take place in the rooms K 201 and K 202. They are centrally located so that they can be reached in a few minutes from almost anywhere on campus.

In addition, the University of Konstanz supports the participation of employees in selected health sports activities. Participation in the following four offers can be credited with up to 30 minutes per week towards working hours:

• course 1 of the Hochschulsport: Back Fit
• course 1 of the Hochschulsport: Health sports: very diverse
• Physio Break (see below)
• Yoga Break - active break (see below)

Yoga Break. Your free active break

The Yoga Break is an offer from the Healthy University that allows you to bring more movement into your everyday university life.

When: Every Tuesday from 12:15-12:45 (current periods: 01.10.-17.12.2024 | 07.01.-25.03.2025 - the Yoga Break during the fall break is canceled on 29.10.)

How long: 30 minutes

Where: K 202

What: Easy exercises from the Hatha Yoga practice

With whom: With Dr Muna Schönhuber (Hatha Yoga teacher, Konstanz)

Who for: All employees of the university (students are also welcome)

For how much: Free of charge (but not free for your health)

Credited to working hours: The Yoga Break is one of four health programmes per semester, one of which can be credited to working hours with up to 30 minutes per week (see above).

Other requirements: None, enrolment is not required. Please wear clothes that allow you freedom of movement; if you would like to change, you will find changing rooms in K2.

So that we can reach you: Please put your name on the pre-registration list so that you are notified of any last-minute changes. Simply send a short email to gesund@uni.kn with the subject "Yoga Break".

Physio Break: Your 2nd active break on Wednesday

The Physio Break redefines the lunch break: Whole-body exercises provide more vitality and well-being in the working day - in just 30 minutes! Because: only regular exercise in everyday university life can correct the strains caused by prolonged sitting. Unfortunately, compensatory sport after work is not enough.

Take this time out to do something good for your body and mind and counteract prolonged sitting. The Physio Break helps to mobilize the body, clear the mind and reduce stress. This gives you strength and concentration for the rest of the day.

The offer is aimed at all employees, regardless of fitness level. The exercises are specifically designed to reduce the negative effects of long periods of sitting and improve overall body awareness. Stress-balancing breathing techniques round off the offer.

When: From 02.10.2024 every Wednesday from 11:45-12:15 (current period: 02.10.-18.12.2024 and 15.01.-04.02.2025 - exept on 23.10.2024).

Duration: 30 minutes

Where: Online (please log in at the top right to get to the zoom link below this paragraph)

What: Light full-body, stretching and mobilization exercises to strengthen the muscles, loosen the neck and upper back, relax mentally and reduce stress

With whom: Ina Dietrich (personal trainer, Friedrichshafen)

Who for: All researchers and employees of the university (students are also welcome)

For how much: Free of charge (but not valueless for your health)

Language: German

Credit towards working hours: Physio Break is one of four health courses per semester, one of which can be credited towards working hours with up to 30 minutes per week (see above)

Other requirements: None, registration is not required. Please wear clothes that allow you freedom of movement.

To be able to reach you: Please put your name on the pre-registration list so that you are notified of any last-minute changes. Simply send a short email to gesund@uni.kn with the subject "Physio Break".

Corporate fitness with Hansefit

The University of Konstanz is cooperating with the company fitness provider Hansefit. Employees and trainees can use thousands of sports and health facilities throughout Germany with a paid membership.

The offer ranges from fitness studios and yoga to climbing, dancing, physiotherapy and swimming. In addition to on-site training options, there are also many different online courses on offer - from prevention to yoga and nutrition to fitness.

So you can stay physically and mentally fit - day after day!

Further information can be found at uni.kn/corporate-benefits.

Corporate sports group for employees: Kick it at the Uni!

The men's soccer company sports group BSG Uni Konstanz has been around for many years. It is an offer for all employees of the university and is led by Martin Kraußer (Human Resources Division). Training takes place every Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (depending on the wheather from end of March to the end of November) on the BC Egg.

A changing room is available in the clubhouse from 4:30 pm. You can also take a shower there after training.

uniFamily: sports and exercise for kids and parents

uniFamily helps active parents and their children at any age to combine sporting activities with family time. It is not only a great deal of fun to exercise as a family, but it also lays the foundation for your children to cultivate an active lifestyle. Choose your favourite from our broad spectrum of sports activities or try something new.

The uniFamily programme is for all families who live in the Konstanz area.

To view all our activities and register, please visit- uni.kn/hochschulsport/unifamily-familiensport.