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Sports and Athletics

The University recognizes sports as an integral part of a student’ s life. Sports teach teamwork and how to be a good winner, and a good loser. Practicing in sports and joining sport events and activities will help you stay fit and acquire various athletic and other skills.
University sports are viewed as highly important in shaping a student’ s personality and teaching the value of teamwork. You will find this beneficial, while at the University and also later in your career, where winning and losing are a part of life. The practice of sports not only helps you attain physical fitness, but also provides extracurricular skills in physical discipline and teaches you how to compete in a positive way.
Students at the University have access to a wide variety of sports, enjoy recreational activities, and participate in local, regional and international sports competitions. Through sports competitions, you will meet students from other universities, educational institutions, clubs, and organizations. Training courses are organized for swimming, lifesaving, first aid, physical fitness, weight reduction, karate, and self-defense.
DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES
The Department of Sport Activities schedules, implements, and supervises all athletic events at the University. Our Department is the center of all student sports activities. It