Educational Vision

At Üsküdar American Academy, the Physical Education Department embraces a holistic approach that nurtures students’ physical, mental, and social development. We believe that sports are not only about physical ability but also a key contributor to character growth.

Our Physical Education classes enhance students’ physical capabilities while also building their self-confidence and social skills. By promoting equal opportunity in both individual and team sports, we empower every student to explore and reach their full potential.

 

Key Areas

Our goal is to strengthen each student’s personal connection with sports, encouraging a lifelong commitment to an active, healthy, and balanced lifestyle. We focus on fostering teamwork, leadership, discipline, and a sense of responsibility.

 

Student Journey

With our modern gymnasiums, outdoor facilities, and dedicated instructors, students experience a wide range of sports including basketball, volleyball, football, korfball, florboll, fitness, table tennis, tennis, badminton, kinball, athletics, dance and folk dances. We also support participation in national and international competitions to expand their engagement with sports beyond the classroom.

 

 

 

 

 

Beyond the Classroom

 

Sports Club

Our Sports Club is composed of the teams that represent our school in district, provincial, and national championships. Each year, these teams participate in the Ministry of Education (MEB) tournaments held across Istanbul, and based on their success, they go on to represent our school at national group stages and championships. Additionally, they take part in special tournaments and events both nationally and internationally, proudly representing our country as well.

Our School Teams:
1- Boys' Football Team
2- Boys' Futsal Team
3- Boys' Basketball Team
4- Girls' Basketball Team
5- Boys' Volleyball Team
6- Girls' Volleyball Team
7- Girls' Badminton Team
8- Boys' Badminton Team
9- Girls' Table Tennis Team
10- Boys' Table Tennis Team
11- Boys' Tennis Team
12- Girls' Tennis Team
13- Girls' Swimming Team
14- Boys' Swimming Team
15- Fencing Team
16- Archery Team
17- Floorball Team
18- American Football Team

 

Folk Dance Club

The main objectives of the Folk Dance Club are to develop students' musical and dance skills, encourage creative expression and the use of body language, contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage through learning and performing traditional Turkish folk dances, promote the richness and diversity of traditional dances, foster team spirit and collaboration through group work, and enhance students' social communication skills.
In line with these goals, the Üsküdar American Academy Folk Dance Club aims to increase students’ cultural awareness and contribute to their personal development. As a result of their year-round efforts, our folk dance team participates in all school events and ceremonies and represents both our school and our country at national and international competitions and festivals.

 

Dance Club

The main objectives of the Dance Club are to increase students' interest in the art of dance, develop their creativity, introduce different dance styles (such as modern, hip-hop, house, etc.), highlight dance as an enjoyable and expressive art form, encourage students to create their own choreography, enhance physical fitness through dance, help students relieve stress and boost their motivation, foster team spirit and collaboration through group work, and improve their social communication skills.
In line with these goals, the Üsküdar American Academy Dance Club aims to contribute to both the artistic and personal development of students. As a result of their year-long work, our Modern Dance Club participates in all school events and ceremonies and proudly represents our school and country at national and international competitions and festivals.