Sport courses

uMove Beach Volley

In this four-time beach volley course you get to learn about one of the most popular summer sports! During the course you will learn about the rules, basic technique, and have fun while learning. After this course you will have the knowledge to play beach volley with correct rules and handle the ball better than ever!

The course fits well for beginner players. Is there a better way to start your summer than to head to the Tuomiojärvi beach to play!

Course timing 

Tuesdays and thursdays

4.6.-13.6. at 17-18.30

Place

Tuomiojärvi beach volley courts 3-4


Price: 40€ incl. training, courts & balls 
Coach: Arto Koponen, beach player and MSc. 
Maximum number of participants: 12

uMove Tennis for Beginners A FULL

Welcome to the tennis beginners course! Due to a lot of demand we will organize two beginner courses this summer.

This four-time course is meant for beginner tennis players, or you who has never even held a tennis racket in your hand but want to learn!

On the course we will learn about tennis basics such as racket handling, basic strikes and moving on the court though different exercises and small games. The goal is that after this course each participant will have a full knowledge for independent play. 

Course timing 

Mondays and Wednesdays

13.5.-22.5. at 16.30-18.00

Place

L- building tennis courts

 

Price: 45 € incl.coaching, rackets, balls & courts.
Coach: Henri Lahti, MSc
Maximum number of participants: 

uMove Tennis for Beginners B FULL

Welcome to the tennis beginners course! Due to a lot of demand we will organize two beginner courses this summer.

This four-time course is meant for beginner tennis players, or you who has never even held a tennis racket in your hand but want to learn!

On the course we will learn about tennis basics such as racket handling, basic strikes and moving on the court though different exercises and small games. The goal is that after this course each participant will have a full knowledge for independent play. 

Course timing 

Mondays and Wednesdays

3.6.-12.6. at 16.30-18.00

Place

L- building tennis courts

Price: 45 € incl.coaching, rackets, balls & courts. 
Coach: Henri Lahti, MSc
Maximum number of participants: 

uMove Tennis for Advanced

Welcome to the tennis for advanced course! This four-time course is for you if you have the basic of tennis covered and want to learn new things. The course fits perfectly for those who have taken the beginner- course or who have some independent playing sessions behind them. 

We will practice a more tactical movement and reading of the game as well as develop different striking techniques. We will also try to find out your individual strengths as a player and build your own playing style. The goal is that everyone will develop a vision of themselves as a tennis player and get tools to independently develop themselves further.

Course timing 

Tuesdays and Thursdays

4.6.-13.6. at 16.30-18.00

Place

L- building tennis courts

Price: 45 € incl.coaching, rackets, balls & courts. 
Coach: Henri Lahti, MSc
Maximum number of participants: 

uMove x Crossfit Harju Running School

Welcome to the running school to find the joy in running, techniques and kick start this summer's running season! On the course we will learn basic techniques of running. On this six-time course we will go though different exercises to develop your running posture, speed, and endurance. The course fits perfectly for those who want to develop their own running and learn different practices. Specific place information will be informed to each participant before the course begins. 

Course timing

Tuesdays

14.5.-18.6. at 18.15-19.15

Place

Different locations

Price: 55 €
Coach: Oona Lius, physical therapist & 10 year athletics experience
Maximum number of participants12

The registration begins 15.4. and will be open until 7.5. or until the course is full.

Course Schedule:

1.  lesson

Running technique, theme: hill running

We will learn posture and the meaning of coordination practices. We will practice spurts in hills with longer recovery times. 

2. lesson

Running technique, theme: endurance

We will learn about the meaning of endurance training and how to evaluate the intensity of a run and heartbeat.

3. lesson

Running technique, theme: tempo running

Location: JYU Campus Sports Field

We will learn about a correct cadence and its meaning for sustainable running. We will practice a bit longer runs while keeping the intensity moderate by focusing on technique practices.

4. lesson

Running technique, theme: fartlek

Location: JYU Campus Sports Field

A longer running practice which includes intervals and different speeds. The goal is to practice sustainability, recovery and keeping up the running posture.

5. lesson

Running technique, theme: interval practice

Location: JYU Campus Sports Field

We'll go though the meaning of interval practice and its possibilities. We will combine this with what has been learned before.

6. lesson

Strength training for supporting running

We will go trough the meaning of strength training(maximum power/ endurance and preventing injuries). We will go through the techniques for the most common runners strength training practices: squat, deadlift, calves and core.