Sports
The Sports Track focuses on three core themes (Exercise, Competition and Leadership) and is geared toward students who are athletic, enjoy sports and are fitness enthusiasts. While on the Sports Program participants train in Israel’s top facilities and learn from top professional Israeli coaches. Spend your year competing in team as well as in individual sporting events and volunteer as a coach, trainer, or referee. Special Sports Track activities include attendance at professional sporting events and Q&A sessions with Israeli sports celebrities.
What kind of experience is needed?
No specific prior experience is needed for the Sports Track, but participants must be in good condition for this physically intense program. Those who live an active life, enjoy competition and want to get into shape are a perfect match for this program!
Sports Track Training:
In addition to the important work they do coaching little league teams, working as swimming instructors and helping at athletic centers for disabled adults, Sports Track participants have workshops during which they learn and train with professional teachers:
- Meet Israeli Olympians like Gal Friedman (gold medal windsurfer) and professional athletes like Tal Brody (Israeli basketball legend)
- Cheer on the Israeli teams at live soccer matches and basketball games
- Train through yoga, cardio-workouts, weight training, spinning and team sport clinics
- Compete in the Jerusalem half-marathon
Sports Track Academics:
As with Year Course Classic, all Sports Track participants take two (or three) classes each trimester. Hebrew ulpan is mandatory during each trimester and Sports Track participants take a mandatory course in the Role of Sports in the Development of Zionism and Zionist History. On top of regular courses, there are informal education opportunities for Sports Track participants in weekly group meetings and tours to special places:
- Participate in seminars on water sports ranging from kayaking to wind surfing
- Study the precision of krav maga – Israeli martial arts
- Anatomy classes and sessions with a sports doctor specializing in sports injuries
- Meet with Israeli sports anchors and journalists like Modi Bar On
Note: Itineraries and activities of Specialty Tracks are subject to change or cancellation in Young Judaea’s sole and absolute discretion.
Hear more from a local rep:
