Classes on Friday, June 26 are cancelled (WAS exempted)
(Learn) to run under supervision
What is it?
In Running Therapy we use running to improve physical and mental condition.
improve. This may include complaints of depression, listlessness and study stress.
The course is also intended for students who no longer participate in sports and who are literally and figuratively in
want to get moving. Running therapy also contributes to a more positive
self-image. Running experience is not necessary. You will learn, under supervision, to be in your own
pace, to go for a run regularly. The group consists of a maximum of 14 students from the
Hanze University of Applied Sciences/RUG.
Objective of the Running Therapy course
The goal of the Running Therapy course is to use running to contribute to mental, psychological, and physical well-being! You'll also meet fellow students during this training.
Course structure
The course lasts five weeks, with one running session per week. You'll train under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The running time and distance are built up responsibly to prevent overuse injuries. Therefore, it's important that you're able to attend all classes during the five weeks.
Location, dates and times
Running Therapy is a collaboration between the University of Groningen, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, and the ACLO (Aclo) and is open to both University of Groningen and Hanze University of Applied Sciences students. Classes are held at the ACLO, Blauwborgje 16, Groningen. We meet opposite the main entrance (across from the tennis courts).
Running Therapy is from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM and will be offered three times in the 2025-2026 school year.
1 (blok 2): 2-12-25, 9-12-25, 16-12-25, 6-1-26, 13-1-26
2 (blok 3): 3-3-26, 10-3-26, 17-3-26, 24-3-26, 31-3-26
3 (blok 4): 12-5-26, 19-5-26, 26-5-26, 2-6-26, 9-6-26
Make sure you wear running shoes and comfortable clothing/sportswear.
A basic level of fitness is recommended for this course. We don't expect you to be an elite athlete, but we do expect you to be able to walk for at least 30 to 60 minutes.
Costs
There are no costs associated with the course and an ACLO membership is not required.
Do you have questions? Has a group just started, or are you getting a message that it's full?
Please email hanzestudentsupport@org.hanze.nl. We'll then see if you can still participate.
Wear comfortable sportswear and running shoes. A light or reflective vest is also recommended.
Book all your group lessons and reserve your sports fields now via our ACLO subscription. You can also purchase your ACLO Card for the upcoming academic year here!
