Sport
at Georgianum

From sports classes to sports A-levels

As a sports-friendly school and talent school for sports, we live and breathe exercise, team spirit and passion. You can look forward to two hours of physical education per week.

Our sports classes in Years 5 and 6 train four hours a week at the highest level. In addition, you can look forward to exciting extracurricular activities, professional coaching and competitions such as "Youth Training for the Olympics".

Modern sports facilities, club partnerships and many additional offers such as skiing trips, active breaks and the opportunity to earn badges and licences open up new paths for you – right up to the sports A-level with advanced course.

Focus areas of the subject of physical education

Lower secondary education

(Years 5–10)

Compulsory subject in all years

Hours per week

2 hours per week in class in all year groups

Areas of activity:
- Games (e.g. basketball, handball, football, hockey, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, flag football)
- Running, jumping, throwing (athletics)
- Gymnastics and dance movements
- Gymnastics and movement arts
- Movement on rolling/gliding equipment (e.g. skiing)
- Combat
- Swimming, diving, water jumping

Objectives: Developing basic athletic skills, improving fitness and coordination, fairness, teamwork and enjoyment of movement

Special offers

Sports class in years 5/6 with increased physical activity
Sports clubs (including football, handball, tennis, rowing, DLRG)
Participation in competitions such as "Youth Training for the Olympics", city runs, school swimming championships

Upper secondary education

(Years 11–13)

Compulsory subject in Year 11

Continuation of practical physical education, preparation for upper secondary school

In the qualification phase

Basic course in physical education (gA)
- One course per school semester from movement area A (e.g. swimming, athletics, fitness, rowing, gymnastics, dancing) and B (e.g. football, handball, basketball, badminton, volleyball, table tennis, hockey)
- Physical education at a basic level; 2 hours/week

Advanced course in sport (eA)
- Sports at an advanced level; 6 hours/week
- Preparation for physical education as an A-level examination subject as P1

Sports theory content (GK/LK, in-depth in LK)

Kinesiology: movement analysis, technique and tactics training
Sports biology & training theory: basics of athletic training, physical fitness and coordination skills
Sports sociology & sports psychology: sport and society, health, motivation, dealing with performance and competition

What else?

Regular events and competitions

Youth Training for the Olympics (football, handball, volleyball, beach volleyball, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, rowing)
Lingen City Run
School Swimming City Championships (Blau Weiß Lingen)

Physical education teachers

Dr. Marc-André Kaufhold

Fachobmann Sport

Henning Bach

Tobias Bako

Jennifer Beel

Katharina Börger

Astrid Clasen

Andrea Cyris

Wiebke Ebentreich

Max Fockenbrock

Lena Friedrich

Martin Glosemeyer

David Janzen

Nina Jannink

Julia Krey

Melanie Lenger

Marcel Mentrup

Wilma Stadtherr

Hanjo Vocks

Roland Westers

Sports department news

The Georgianum Grammar School in Lingen offers more than just lessons. Find out about our areas of focus, our profile and our colourful school life.

10. March 2026

Mit Rollstuhl und Ball

Die Emsland Rolli Baskets besuchten im Februar das Georgianum und gaben einen Einblick in den Rollstuhlbasketballsport.

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08. March 2026

Starker sportlicher Dreikampf

Das war stark. Die Schülerinnen und Schüler der Jahrgänge 12 und 13 überzeugten beim sportlichen Dreikampf und setzten sich mit 2:1 gegen die Lehrkräfte durch. Nach zwei siegreichen Jahren in Folge hatten die Lehrkräfte in diesem Jahr das Nachsehen.

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03. March 2026

Up-and-coming swimmer Fabio Berendes shares insights into his life

During his visit to the Georgianum, the Emsbüren native provided a detailed insight into his career to date and impressed everyone with his high level of motivation.

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19. February 2026

Denglish in PE lessons – The Artland Dragons visit the Georgianum

For the children in the sports class, this week’s theme was ‘Learning basketball from the pros’. They were joined by sporting director Brandon Thomas and player Anthony Connor Van from the second-division team Artland Dragons, based in Quakenbrück.

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12. February 2026

A fantastic atmosphere and third place in the volleyball tournament

At the volleyball team’s debut in Competition Class IV at the JtfO Volleyball tournament in Oldenburg, the team not only impressed with their spirit but also secured third place.

11. February 2026

Doppelte Freude bei den Volleyballerinnen: Bezirkssieger in Bersenbrück!

Am Mittwoch, den 11.02.2026, gelangen unserer Wk IV und Wk III Mannschaft ein (fast) konkurrenzloser Durchmarsch im Bezirksentscheid.

10. February 2026

So stark wie nie – Turnteam ragt in Bramsche heraus

Das Turnteam ragte in Bramsche heraus und sicherte sich Platz zwei! Grundstein des Erfolgs war der mannschaftliche Zusammenhalt.

19. January 2026

Momente für die Ewigkeit

Am Georgianum wird Gemeinschaft, gegenseitige Unterstützung und das Miteinander großgeschrieben. So wie hier: beim Turnfeuerwerk – Sportklasse and Friends.

16. January 2026

Never give up – Georgianum teachers achieve the impossible at the teachers’ volleyball tournament

It was hard to believe. After the group stage, our teachers’ volleyball team – the defending champions – were on the brink of elimination. And then came the turnaround that seemed almost impossible: our team went on to win the trophy!

23. June 2025

Runners-up in the district championships! Track and field athletes in excellent form

Excellent results at the district finals of the Youth Training for the Olympics athletics competition in Nordhorn.

13. December 2024

Volleyball players take 6th place at the German JtfO Championships

Our school volleyball team in competition class IV competed for the German championship in Bad Blankenburg from 18 to 21 November 2024 against 13 other state winners and four substitutes.

08. November 2024

The Georgianum is particularly sports-friendly

Renewed certification as a sports-friendly school and talent school for sports

Further information

Sports Academy

Sports-friendly school

Working groups

Youth Training for the Olympics

Compulsory subject in all years

Hours per week

Contents

Special offers

Compulsory subject in Year 11

In the qualification phase

Regular events and competitions

Dr. Marc-André Kaufhold

Henning Bach

Tobias Bako

Jennifer Beel

Katharina Börger

Astrid Clasen

Andrea Cyris

Wiebke Ebentreich

Max Fockenbrock

Lena Friedrich

Martin Glosemeyer

David Janzen

Nina Jannink

Julia Krey

Melanie Lenger

Marcel Mentrup

Wilma Stadtherr

Hanjo Vocks

Roland Westers