Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Engineering, Professor Dr. Ghassan Hamid Abdul Majeed, the Department of Water Resources Engineering at the College of Engineering – University of Baghdad, in cooperation with the Continuing Education Unit, organized an awareness workshop entitled “The Impact of Practicing Various Sports Activities on Women’s Health” on Tuesday, 23 January 2026, at Dijla Hall in the department.
The workshop was delivered by Assistant Lecturer Mohammed Mundhir Mohammed, who highlighted the importance of practicing sports activities and their effective role in enhancing women’s physical and psychological health. He explained their impact on preventing many health problems, in addition to improving physical fitness and boosting self-confidence, which positively reflects on quality of life.
The workshop aimed to raise health awareness of the importance of physical activity and its role in supporting women’s health and improving their quality of life within the university community.
The workshop concluded with several recommendations emphasizing the need to promote a culture of sports practice within educational institutions, encourage women to choose sports activities suitable for their abilities and ages, and highlight the importance of integrating health awareness programs into university activities. It also stressed strengthening cooperation between academic departments and specialized units to spread health awareness and build a healthier and more vibrant university community.
At the conclusion of the workshop, the lecturer emphasized the importance of continuing to hold such awareness workshops due to their effective role in raising health awareness, enhancing attention to women’s health, and contributing to the achievement of health development goals within the university environment.
