Nearly 198 individuals took part in the Step Challenge activity as part of “Sports As a Way of Life.”Participants accomplished the Step Challenge by either walking or running 10,000 steps per day between February 27–March 26. Students who completed the activity received their GE250/251 points. Top finishers of the Step[Read More…]
Sports
“Bilkent Sports Games” Tennis Tournaments
It’s time to take out the rackets as the “Bilkent Sports Games” Tennis Tournaments are about to begin. All students are welcome to get in the game and take a shot at being the next “Bilkent Sports Games” Tennis Champion. Dates and Categories:April 5 Women’s Beginner and IntermediateApril 6 Men’s[Read More…]
Tryouts for Women’s Football Team
Tryout sessions for the Women’s Football Team are taking place this month and open to all students who are interested in joining the team. Registration will take place at all Sports Halls. The times and places of the tryouts are indicated in the following schedule.Dates & Times:Wednesday, March 225:30 –[Read More…]
“Sports As a Way of Life” Trekking
“Sports As a Way of Life” Bilkent Trekking will be held on Sunday, April 2 at 11 a.m. at Bilkent Lake.All students, academics, staff members, graduates and family members are eligible to participate in this activity. Date: Sunday, April 2Time: 11 a.m.Route: https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/physical-education-and-sports-center/sports-games/Registration: All Sports Halls. For more information: ext.[Read More…]
“Sports as a Way of Life” Rowing Activity
As part of its “Sports as a Way of Life” program, the Physical Education and Sports Center will host a rowing machine exercise event on Thursday, March 23. All Bilkent students may participate in the activity, which features a form of cardio and strength exercise that everyone can do. Participants[Read More…]
“Sports as a Way of Life” Sporting Everywhere
The “Sports as a Way of Life” Sporting Everywhere activity allows students to continue to stay active wherever they are. Participants are expected to do ten different movements, with a maximum of four repetitions, two times a week. They are asked to record the activity and send the movie to:[Read More…]
Spring Semester “Bilkent Sports Games” Tournaments
The Physical Education and Sports Center is organizing basketball, football and volleyball tournaments as part of “Bilkent Sports Games” this spring. For those who wish to participate, it is time to get friends together and organize a team. To register, fill out a team information form at the Physical Education[Read More…]
Benefits of Practicing Yoga & Pilates
Seven Benefits of Practicing Yoga Before Going to Sleep 1. Reduces anxiety and worries.2. Helps establish a bedtime routine.3. Improves circulation.4. Stimulates weight loss.5. Relieves pain in muscles and joints.6. Helps prevent sleeplessness.7. Increases energy in the morning. The Physical Education and Sports Center recommends doing Yoga every day before[Read More…]
Physical Education and Sports Center Offers Virtual Training Series
The Physical Education and Sports Center aims to help students improve their mental comfort and physical development during this intensive educational period. They are offering high-quality, energetic sports training videos that feature expert trainers. Participants are invited to get moving with these training videos, which will help them gain habits[Read More…]
“Bilkent Sports Games” Step Challenge
Designed to take place outdoors, the Step Challenge is open to all Bilkent students. The event challenges everyone to take 10,000 steps on their activity days. Participants will need to record their steps using the health app and then send an image of the total to spor@bilkent.edu.tr. One of the[Read More…]