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Academy of Physical Education in Katowice is one of six such institutions in Poland and the only one in Silesia region. It specializes in providing education for future physical education teachers, coaches, physiotherapy specialists, and tourism and recreation specialists. The tradition of training  physical education teachers and instructors in various sports disciplines in Katowice dates back to 1952. The Academy received its current structure and name in 1979. The Academy's faculty consists of lecturers with solid research and teaching qualifications, many of whom are also active athletes or coaches. As a result, the Academy's staff provide not only theoretical knowledge but also develop the spirit of sporting artistry in students.

The issue of falls as a major geriatric problem and their prevention from the perspective of relieving the healthcare system's budget requires knowledge of the subject and dissemination of knowledge. Therefore, it is included in the education program for second-degree students in the field of Physical Education with a specialty in functional health training for middle-aged and elderly people and in the field of Physiotherapy at AWF Katowice, as well as in the lecture topics for University of the Third Age (U3A) students.

In April 2022, a group of 23 U3A students over the age of 60, who voluntarily signed up for physical activity classes using juggling preparation exercises, participated in a study. Using the Vienna test, two studies were conducted to check reaction speed. The results indicate a significant improvement in reaction speed among those who regularly performed the aforementioned exercises over three consecutive weeks. These experiences have convinced us of the need to educate seniors in fall prevention classes using juggling.

UNIVERZITA PALACKEHO V OLOMOUCI is one of the oldest and largest universities in the Czech Republic. It was founded in 1573 and has since become one of the leading scientific centers in Central Europe. The structure of Palacky University includes 8 faculties. The University of the Third Age at the Faculty of Physical Culture in Olomouc was established in 1990, so it has existed for over 30 years. This university focuses on educating seniors who want to deepen their knowledge, develop their interests and skills, and spend time in the company of people with similar interests.

For UTW, theoretical lectures are organized in the winter semester and practical exercises in the summer semester. The exercises include the following types of activities: swimming, zumba, respiratory gymnastics, eye coordination exercises, maintaining correct body posture, dances - country and classical, yoga and laughter yoga. All activities are designed to maintain the functional independence of older people.

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE IN ŁAZY which has been operating for 16 years and deals with adult education, intergenerational integration, care for the environment, sports and cultural activation on a local, national and European scale. The flagship activity is the education of adults and the implementation of sports events - the National Sports Olympics of the University of Technology and Life Sciences with the support of the Łazy Commune and physical culture and sports institutions. The first competition in 2009 was attended by 130 competitors from nine universities from all over the country. They took part in the following competitions: swimming, track and field all-around, shooting, table tennis, chess and bridge. They also participated in the Road Traffic Tournament and the Rectors' Tournament. The youngest player was 50 years old and the oldest was 86 years old. A hymn was composed for this ceremony. The popularity of the Olympics increases every year. In 2019, approximately 1,500 competitors and fans came to the Olympics.