The University of Physical Education in Krakow (Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego AWF) is one of the best physical education universities in Poland. In recent years, it has regularly been ranked among the top rankings, winning in the category of universities providing physical education and sport training. Apart from its didactic achievements, AWF also boasts outstanding sports results, on an international scale, of our students and graduates. 

The Krakow AWF was established in to 1893, when the Jagiellonian University initiated a Scientific Course for candidates for Gymnastic, which in 1913 was transformed into the Studium of Physical Education. The Studium at the Faculty of Medicine, was a pioneering institution of university education of physical education teachers in Poland. In 1950 the School was transformed into an independent Higher School of Physical Education, and in 1972 it was renamed the Academy of Physical Education and today it is still a well-known University of Physical Education and Sport, cooperating with sports and research centres all over the world.

The university currently educates about 4,000 students studying in three faculties and offers 8 different Master programs and a PhD program. All offered courses and programs lead to officially recognized higher education degrees: 8 Bachelor degrees, 4 Master degrees and Doctorate degree. The institution currently employs approximately 900 employees, including over 500 under an employment contract. Apart from its didactic achievements, the Kraków AWF has many sports groups, which educate successful athletes, both men and women, in various disciplines such as: athletics, sports gymnastics, volleyball, handball, futsal. Moreover, many of the most successful Polish sportsmen are graduates of AWF Kraków, among others: Kamil Stoch (ski jumping), Agnieszka Radwańska (tennis) or Justyna Kowalczyk (cross-country skiing), Radosław Zawrotniak (fencing) or Krzysztof Maria Duda (chess). The AWF has high quality sports and educational facilities, and university professors cooperate with sports and research centers around the world. In 2018 the Central Science and Research Laboratory (CLNB) was established to carry out scientific, development and commissioned research. Individual CLNB laboratories conduct comprehensive research in the area of physical culture sciences. Due to cooperation with various athletes, clubs, organizations, associations and sports federations, AWF employees have well-established experience in conducting various types of research. Large research facilities, constantly developed and improved, make AWF a modern, prestigious sports complex. The AWF also has a women's futsal team.

The Department of Psychology of the University of Physical Education in Krakow (AWF) and the Institute of Psychology of the University of Gdansk invite you to the International Scientific Conference of Applied Sport Psychology -"Mastery in Sport and on Stage." The conference will take place on May 19-20, 2023 in Krakow, Poland. This scientific event brings together foreign and Polish researchers from the fields of sport psychology and stage performance.

The conference aims to present research and exchange scientific knowledge and experiences of practitioners related to mastery in sports and stage performance. In addition, both scientific speeches as well as panel and workshop discussions will attempt to demonstrate the similarities of psychological aspects related to sport and stage performances.

Participation in the Conference has already been confirmed by well-known athletes (including Olympic medalists), coaches, as well as actors, musicians (including a participant in the Chopin Competition), and opera singers.

We invite you to participate in the Conference.

Head of the Organizing Committee

Prof. Dr. Jan Blecharz                                   Dr. Dagmara Budnik-Przybylska

Department of Psychology AWF Cracow         Department of Sport Psychology UG

COMPETITION

RULES OF COMPETITION

RULES OF COMPETITION FOR YOUNG SCIENCE WORKERS under the Third International Scientific Conference "Motor Abilities in Sports- Theoretical Assumptions and Practical Implications"

Goal:

The aim of the contest is to reward young scientists and motivate them to further intensive and creative scientific work.

Contest rules:

1. Rules for participation in the contest.The contest may only be entered by individual persons, who are active participants in the " Motor Ability in Sports - Theoretical Assumptions and Practical Implications" Conference and meet the following criteria:
2. a) The participant has individually presented a scientific work within oral or poster sessions. The author of the work may be an individual or co-author of a work written by a collaborative team (several authors).
3. b) The participant may not exceed the age of 35.
4. c) The applicant for participation in the contest submits the "Young scientist evaluation form" to the chairperson of the given Conference session (prior to its beginning), which, at the same time, is a declaration of consent to participation and acceptance of the Contest Rules (Appendix No. 1).
5. d) In the "Young scientist evaluation form", the candidate provides his/her name, institute at which s/he is employed, birth date, authors and title of the presentation, method of presentation (oral or poster session), room No., day and time of presentation and the name of the session chairperson. These data are confirmed with the candidate’s signature.
6. e) The contest participant presenting the work in a poster session is to download the ”Young Scientist Evaluation form” from the Contest Conference Secretary’s Office and submit the filled out form to the Office.
7. Evaluation criteria:
8. a) Scientific (cognitive) value of the work.
9. b) Scientific justification and interpretation in the light of world literature on the aspect.
10. c) Novelty of research methods and appropriate selection of research material.
11. d) Manner of presenting scientific work: - clarity and precision of expression, - correctness of expression in Polish or English, - ability to focus audience’s attention to the problem, - scientific correctness regarding interpretation of the scientific research results, - page content and aesthetic appeal of the presentation.
12. e) Novelty and correctness of scientific conclusions and their significance for the development of scientific research.
13. f) Manner of expression during discussion on the work.
14. Evaluation procedure.The chairperson sends the completed "Young scientist evaluation form" to the Conference Secretary’s Office immediately after the meeting. Evaluation of the work is confidential. Neither does the session chairperson nor the Conference Secretary’s Office provide any information before the Committee’s decision is made.
15. Responsibilities of the Conference Secretary’s Office:
16. a) Informing scientific workers about the possibility to participate in the contest for young scientists.
17. b) Providing the scientists interested in participating with the "Young scientist evaluation form” at the time of registration, along with relevant information.
18. c) Collecting the "Young scientist evaluation forms" from the chairpersons of the meetings, immediately after their conclusion.
19. d) Submitting all filled out "Young scientist evaluation forms" to the Head of the Contest Committee.
20. e) Preparation of diplomas and prizes for the awarded young scientists on the basis of a report submitted by the Head of the Contest Committee.
21. Rules for Committee actions.The Contest Committee makes decisions about awarding the young scientists during its meeting.
22. a) The Committee is composed of 5 members, designated earlier by the Director of the Conference under the guidance of the Head of the Contest Committee - Head of the Conference Scientific Committee.
23. b) The Committee’s actions are solely based on objective and substantive grounds.
24. c) The Committee makes decisions about awarding given participants based on feedback from the chairpersons of the scientific sessions and based on their best judgment.
25. d) A report is drawn up regarding the Committee meeting. The report can be made by a person who is not a member of the Committee.
26. Number of awards. During one edition of the competition (“Sports Motor Abilities - Theoretical Assumptions and Practical Implications" Conference), a maximum of 3 awards for oral and poster presentation may be granted.
27. Forms of award. The person honoured receives a special certificate signed by the Head of the Competition Committee and the Director of the “Sports Motor Abilities - Theoretical Assumptions and Practical Implications" Conference. The diploma may be supplemented by another form of award. The participants with the best oral presentation and poster will receive a certificate.