OUTDOOR SPORTS AND RECREATION EDUCATION SUMMER SCHOOL 2025
Science-based Motion Therapy: Outdoor Recreation Strategies for Illness Prevention, Health and Wellness
August 24th-29th 2025, Vilnius University Campus for Practice: Puvociai, Varena district
Riga Stradins University / Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Latvia
Latvian Association of Outdoor Education and Recreation, Latvia
Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of PE in Biala Podlaska, Poland
Vilnius University, Lithuania
Lithuanian Sports University, Lithuania
Klaipėda University, Lithuania
University of Malaga, Spain
University of Verona, Italy
Swedish School of Sport and Health Science (GIH), Sweden
■ to apply knowledge of scientific methodology, planning and carrying out scientific experimental
activities, analyzing research data.
■ to study the impact of individuals' lifestyle on physical and mental health, organizing and conducting
surveys, examining and assessing human physical and functional abilities.
■ to plan and implement health promotion and disease prevention programs, applying physical activity, body
relaxation, tissue stretching, and other physiotherapy methodologies.
■ to provide science-based recommendations for physical activity for health promotion and disease
prevention, taking into account the needs of various age groups.
■ to promote interdisciplinary learning and the development of professional relationships, developing
personal growth, communication, and cooperation skills through practical experience in a natural and
intercultural environment.
Conference
VILNIUS UNIVERSITY
CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES OSRESS 2025
International Conference
OUTDOOR RECREATION STRATEGIES
FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
25 August, 2025
Scientific Committee:
Prof. Andra Fernate, Riga Stradins University, Latvian Academy of Sport Education.
Prof. Juris Grants, Riga Stradins University, Latvian Academy of Sport Education.
Prof. Rimantas Stukas, Vilnius University.
Prof. Zbigniew Ossowski, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Assoc. Prof. Krzysztof Piech, Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of Physical Education and Health, Biala Podlaska.
Assoc. Prof. Artur Litwiniuk, Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of Physical Education and Health, Biala Podlaska.
Assoc. Prof. Kavis Ciekurs, Riga Stradins University, Latvian Academy of Sport Education.
Assoc. Prof. Tomas Aukštikalnis Vilnius University.
Assoc. Prof. Ruta Dadeliene, Vilnius University.
Assoc. Prof. Donatas Austys, Vilnius University.
PROGRAM
Moderator: Prof. Andra Fernate and Prof. Juris Grants
Presentations:
11:30 – 12:30 RSU/LASE
11:30 – 11:45 Volgemute K., Ulme G., Perepjolkina V., Abele A., Licis R., Lavins R., Ansons K., Klonova A. Psychological Predictors of Motivation in Athletes.
11:45 – 12:00 Fernate A., Grants J. Vazne Ž., Volgemute K., Veliks V., Šteinmane V., Talents D., Antapsone E. Innovative Integrated Recreational Physical Activity Intervention Activities and its Results Analysis.
12:00 – 12:15 Boobani B, Grants J., Litwiniuk A. Monitoring Stress and Recovery Post-Exercise: Tools and Applications.
12:15 – 12:30 Grants J., Šnikvalds J., Boobani B. Beehive Air Inhalations for Health and Sports.
12:30 – 12:45 Coffee Break
12:45 – 13:45 Jozef Pilsudski University of PE in Warsaw, Faculty of PE and Health, Biala Podlaska
12:45 – 13:00 Piech K., Kalicka P. Factors Influencing High School PE Class Participation.
13:00 – 13:15 Różański P. The Therapeutic Effect of Cold Water on the Human Body.
13:15 – 13:30 Litwiniuk A., Mazurowska K. Monitoring of Selected Aspects of Recreational Activity and Professional Sport in Terms of Health, Physical Fitness, Longevity and Sport Performance - Apparatus and Non-apparatus Measurement Methods.
13:30 – 13:45 Niźnikowski T., Różański P., Biegajło M. Learning Motor Skills is a 3 S Process.
13:45 – 14.00 Dadeliene R., Aukštikalnis T., Strazdaitė E., Vilkinaitė L. Projects' activity in Vilnius University, Department of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine.
Program
OSRESS CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES
VILNIUS UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION, PHYSICAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE
International Summer School 2025:
SCIENCE-BASED MOTION THERAPY: OUTDOOR RECREATION STRATEGIES FOR ILLNESS PREVENTION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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WHEN: August 24-29, 2025
WHERE: Vilnius University Campus for Practice: Puvociai, Varena district.
SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM (totally 42 h)
DAY 1 – August 24th- Sunday.
16:30-17:00 Welcome coffee.
17:00-18:00 Opening of the Summer School. Introduction to the aim and objectives of the summer camp, scientific and educational activities. Prof. Juris Grants, Assoc. Prof. Krzysztof Piech, Assoc. Prof. Artur Litwiniuk.
Organisational issues of the Summer School. Assoc. Prof. Ruta Dadeliene.
First group work task for students: Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle. (Common tips, tips that you use and the best successful tip, what you can suggest). Assoc. Prof. Ruta Dadeliene.
18:00-19:00 Dinner
19:00-20:15 Getting to know each other. Team building games. Lect. Loreta Vilkinaitė
20:30-21:00 Summary, plans for tomorrow, Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Rūta Dadelienė,
Lullaby of VU.
DAY 2.- August 25th – Monday.
8.15-8:45 Morning activity: excursion to observatory tower and river Merkys, lect. Emilija Strazdaitė
9.00-10:00 Breakfast
10.00-11:00 Presentation by students of each participating university. Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Artur Litwiniuk.
11.00-11.30 Coffee break
11.30-14:00 Conference: Presentations by the universities' projects' results, ongoing and planned research activities and opportunities for cooperation. Moderator: Prof. Andra Fernate and Prof. Juris Grants.
12.30 – 12:45 Coffee Break
12.45 – 14.15 Continuation of the Conference.
14.15 - 15:00 Lunch
15.00-16:00 Students' group discussion on the first task, preparation for the presentation of the poster / Lectures - discussion on the specificities of the study process in European universities and innovations in teaching methods.
16.00-16:50 Presentations of participants (students): Tips on a healthy lifestyle. Moderators: Prof. Tomasz Niznikowski, Assoc. Prof. Krzysztof Piech, Assoc. Prof. Agnieszka Wasiliuk.
16:50 – 17.00 Break
17.00-18:30 Getting to know – experimental learning: recreational game "Palant". Polish team.
18:30-19:30 Dinner
19.30-20:30 Postural experiences and Samba (Lesson). Lect. Alina Klonova
20.30-21:15 Discussion of the day's achievements – reflection, plans for tomorrow, Lect. Emilija Strazdaitė, and Assoc. Prof. Pavel Rozanski
Lullaby of Università di Verona.
DAY 3, August 26th, Tuesday.
8.15-8:45 Morning activity, students from Università di Verona
9.00-10:00 Breakfast
10.00-11:30 Presentation of tomorrow's scientific research activity, and time to prepare for it, Assoc. Prof. Donatas Austys
11.30-12.00 Coffee break
12.00-13:00 Innovative research equipment and its capabilities. Lect. Behnam Boobani and Prof. Tomasz Niznikowski
13.30-14:30 Lunch
14:30-15:30 Self-massage needs, possibilities, tools, methods. Lect. Loreta Vilkinaitė.
15.30-16:00 Tea break
16:00 – 17:15 Lecture: New Walking in the Prevention of Diseases in the Elderly. Practical Classes: Techniques and Methodology for Teaching Selected New Walking Exercises. Prof. Zbigniew Ossowski
17:15-18:30 Getting to know – experimental learning: recreational games. Lect. dr. Donatas Gražulis.
19:00 – 19:45 Dinner
19:45-20:45 A Trivia Quiz, Lect. Emilija Strazdaitė ir Lect. Loreta Vilkinaitė
20:45-21:30 Discussion of the day's objectives – reflection, presentation of tomorrow's activities, Assoc. Prof. Rūta Dadeliene and Lect. Michal Biegajlo
Lullaby of RSU/LSA.
DAY 4, August 27th, Wednesday.
8.15-8:45 Morning activity, RSU/LASE students.
9.00-10:00 Breakfast
10.00-16.30 Tour to Druskininkai. Educational and scientific activities.
11:00-14:00 Orientation game in the resort city of Druskininkai and Experimental research activity: To analyse critically the application of natural resources and recreational spaces in Druskininkai for the population, with some disabilities, and to provide insights as health professionals. Survey of the population of Druskininkai to reveal the peculiarities of a healthy lifestyle and the popularity of recreational spaces. Assoc. Prof. Donatas Austys, Lect. Emilija Strazdaitė
14:00 – 15:00 Lunch and free time.
15:00-16:30 Visit to recreational spaces around Druskininkai and returning to the Summer School campus. Assoc. Prof. Ruta Dadeliene
17.00-18:30 Time for data analysis, summary and preparing presentations- students / Discussion: sharing of scientific news, possibilities for future collaboration – lectures.
18:30-19:30 Dinner
19:30-20:15 Discussion of the day's achievements and plans for tomorrow – reflection. Lect. Loreta Vilkinaitė and Prof. Tomasz Niznikowski
Lullaby of Jozef Pilsudski University of PE in Warsaw, Faculty of PE and Health, Biala Podlaska
DAY 5, August 28th, Thursday.
8.15-8:45 Morning activity – students, Jozef Pilsudski University of PE in Warsaw, Faculty of PE and Health, Biala Podlaska.
9.00-10:00 Breakfast
10.00-11:30 Presentation of the results of the students' group activities (activity on Wednesday) Assoc. Prof. Donatas Austys.
12:00-12:30 Coffee break
12.30-13.30 Getting to know – experimental learning: recreational games, Disc golf. Student Kristers Ansons (RSU/LSA)
14.00-15:00 Lunch
15.00-19:00 Recreational activities in a natural environment (hiking and kayaking). Assoc. Prof. Ruta Dadeliene
19:00-20:00 Dinner.
20:00-20:45 Discussion of the day's objectives, reflection. Lect. Emilija Strazdaitė and dr. Donatas Grazulis.
Lullaby of Jozef Pilsudski University of PE in Warsaw, Faculty of PE and Health, Biala Podlaska
DAY 6, August 29th, Friday.
8:15-8:45 Morning activity - students of VU.
9:00-10:00 Breakfast
10:00-12:30 Discussion of the Summer School, reflection. Closing ceremony and presentation of certificates. Prof. Juris Grants, Assoc. Prof. Krzysztof Piech, Assoc.prof. Artur Litwiniuk, Assoc. Prof. Ruta Dadeliene.
13:00 Departure, see you at the next Summer School.