USI Sports & Exercise Classes.
 

INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: NEW REGISTRATION PROCEDURE. Students interested in signing up to use the gym may only do so ONLINE on March 1, 2023, beginning at 8:00 AM!! There are still a few membership subscriptions available!

The new program Summer Semester 2023 program of courses is now available online!
Students and employees can sign up for courses beginning on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 8:00 AM. Alumni can sign up for courses starting with Friday, February 24, 2023. Those who are not affiliated with the university can sign up for courses beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 8:00 AM.

USI courses are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 6, 2023 (at the start of the Summer Semester)!

Do you want more movement and physical activity in your life?

– choose from over 150 USI courses!

 

Each semester, the University Sports Institute (USI) organizes and offers over 150 different, very affordable sports and exercise classes ranging from conventional sports and the latest trends in fitness and well-being to more relaxed exercise programs. In addition to honing athletic skills, courses support and encourage communication and staying fit and healthy.

 

We welcome:

  • Students and employees from universities, universities of applied sciences, and teacher training colleges
  • Adult age school students in Matura classes
  • Alumni
  • Any open spots after registration are open to the general public

In addition to courses taught by professional instructors, we organize a series of local competitions for all athletic levels (taking part is what counts) and we offer many attractive outdoor activities (get me outside!).

In addition, the new gym is located in Kepler Hall on campus (create a personal fitness program).

Learn more about occupational health for employees at the JKU at: Xundes für Mitarbeiter*innen.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

University
SPORTSinstitut

USI

Address

JKU / Kepler Hall
Altenbergerstr. 69
4040 Linz

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

E-mail

usi@jku.at

This is how it works.

The USI offers approximately 150 courses each semester. Click on the full course search, opens an external URL in a new window to learn more and find individual courses and information (location, times, costs, content, etc.) or conduct an advance search for these categories:

 

You will have to register when signing up for the first time. JKU employees are automatically registered. All others can only register via e-mail. Click here, opens an external URL in a new window for additional information about signing up.
 

JKU Employees

Students and JKU employees are automatically registered. Once you have entered the registration number, you can request the password here, opens an external URL in a new window and book USI courses at the start of the online registration period (see course registration).

The registration numbers are as follows:

  • Students: Student ID Number (omit the "k")
    Note: The student ID number must be 8 digits! If you have an older student ID number, add a "0" in the front.
     
  • Employees: Austrian social insurance number (10 digits), or, if preferred, the first 4 letters of your last name and your 6-digit date-of-birth.

Courses offered by the USI at the JKU are generally open to all adults. First preference will be given to university-affiliated persons as follows:

Registration for Winter Semester 2022/23 Summer Semester 2023
University-affiliated persons age 17+ (students and employees) at universities and universities of applied sciences beg. Sept. 26, 2022 beg. Feb. 21, 2023
University alumni, and Matura class school students beg. Oct. 3, 2022 beg. Feb. 2023
Allocation of all available spots - open to all (must be of adult age) beg Oct. 5, 2022 beg. Feb. 2023

 

You can pay the course fee either in cash at the USI office or online, opens an external URL in a new window using a credit card or online banking services. See the Info Box (upper right) for USI office offices.

 

Additional Important Information:

  • Participants must register for courses before the course officially begins. Class participation cards are non-transferable.
  • Due to safety protocols in lieu of the current pandemic, prospective participants can no longer sit in on a class session before signing up.
  • Participants have until October 28 (Winter Semester 2022/2023) to drop a class (in person or by phone).
  • If you choose to drop or withdraw from a course, the fee will not be refunded.

Here you can find information about when courses begin. Individual courses can start later and/or end sooner. Check the course search, opens an external URL in a new window for the exact date that a course begins and ends.


Summer Semester 2022/2023

  • Courses begin: Monday, March 6, 2023
  • Courses end: Friday, June 30, 2023

Classes will not be held on the following days:

  • Easterholidays: Monday April 03 to Sunday 16 2023
  • Friday after Christi Himmerlfahrt: May 19 2023
  • Pfingsten: Tuesday, May 30 2023
  • Friday after Fronleichnam: June 09 2023

 

There are three prices for each course (Tariff 1 / Tariff 2 / Tariff 3):
The rates are calculated according to time, course content, the number of instructors, sports facility rental costs, etc.
 

  Normal course 60 min. Normal course - 90 min.  
Tarif 1 € 22.00 € 33.00
Tarif 2 € 44.00 € 66.00
Tarif 3 € 66.00 € 99.00

PLEASE NOTE: Courses with special conditions are subject to special rates.
Those who have any impairments or disabilites are eligible for 50% off of the course rate. Please come to the USI office to book the course in person.


See below to find the price that applies to you:

Tariff 1:

  • Degree-seeking students from Austrian universities and universities of applied sciences under age 30,
  • uEmployees from the JKU or the Linz University of Art & Design under the age of 30,
  • Students in secondary-level Matura classes
     

Tariff 2:

  • Degree-seeking students from Austrian universities and universities of applied sciences age 30+
  • Employees from the JKU or the Linz University of Art & Design age 30+
     

Tariff 3:

  • Applies to all others (i.e. alumni, external individuals)
     

The tariffs cover the course participation fee for the entire semester. The number of dates is limited for short courses.


Cancellating up to one-third (33%) of the scheduled course dates does not mean an aliquot refund of the fees. If a course must be canceled completely due to a low number of participants, for example, course fees will be refunded.

Click here to view a list of our course locations, including a map.
 

Many USI courses take place in school buildings that have a strict NO SMOKING policy on school premises, regardless of being indoors or outdoors.

Participation in events and the use of USI facilities and equipment are generally subject to one’s own risk and by mutual agreement that the USI or the other facility owners are not liable in cases of accidents or theft.

We ask that course participants be aware of and participate within his/her own individual physical capacity. Before participating in general physical activity, we recommend consulting with your own physician or health care specialist and following his/her advice. Please be considerate towards others. Accidents will be considered as recreational accidents for which you will be solely responsible for.

Reserve the Football Pitch and Beach Volleyball Court

The new Football Pitch and Beach Volleyball Court on campus can be booked now! Just follow the booking links and find a slot that fits your schedule.

The soccer field is currently unavailable on account of turf conditions. The field is scheduled to re-open beginning October 3, 2022! We apologize for any inconvenience!

If you have any questions, contact us by sending an e-mail to: platzbuchung@jku.at.

 

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News & Events

Information about USI news & events is available here.


Instructors Wanted!

Our trainers and coaches are our most important asset and we are always interested in qualified applications for new or existing courses! Apply by sending us an e-mail, a written application, or call us. If there is no current demand for your area of expertise, we will keep your application on file and contact you if a course option becomes available.

Currently we are looking for a coach/trainer for:
 

  • Volleyball
The Popular Co-Ed Volleyball Christmas Tournament Is Back!

12 teams signed up to take part in the popular Co-Ed Christmas Volleyball Tournament. The tournament took place as the OÖAM (i.e. Upper Austrian Academic Championships) once again after having to pause on account of the pandemic.
Given that this tournament was held as an open championship, the teams performed well and the matches were suspenseful.

The award ceremony was conducted by tournament director Patrick Nsoesie and Josef Trauner, the new deputy director and competition director of the USI Linz.
 

The 3rd place went to the "Krampmannschaft" team, ahead of the "The Randomers".
"Team Tim" was the winner and 2022 Upper Austrian Academic Champion.
We would like to congratulate the teams!

[Translate to Englisch:] Team Krampfmannschaft [Translate to Englisch:] Team The Randomers [Translate to Englisch:] Team Tim
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