Life at the Second Faculty of Medicine is about much more than just studying. Discover our student associations, faculty sports teams, and performing arts groups. Get involved in the activities you enjoy and find your place in the Motol community.
Sports Clubs
Motol Pelicans Ice Hockey Team
Description: The faculty's ice hockey squad and the community heart of Motol's rink.
About the group: Ice hockey has a long and proud tradition at the Second Faculty of Medicine. The team represents the faculty in regular inter-faculty tournaments, the University Hockey League, and the prestigious Battle for Prague. Ice hockey at the Second Faculty brings together medical students and doctors from Motol Hospital alike, forging strong team bonds and offering tough but fair sporting relaxation after demanding hours in the dissecting room or on the wards.
Basketball Team
Description: Speed, tactical thinking and dynamic play under the basket.
About the group: The basketball players of the Second Faculty of Medicine form a stable core of the faculty's sporting representation. They regularly take part in Rector's Day, the University League and inter-faculty tournaments. The game demands quick decision-making and precise coordination — skills that come naturally to students of medicine and healthcare fields. The team welcomes experienced league players as well as enthusiastic students who simply want to stay fit.
Floorball Group
Description: One of the most popular and fastest-growing team sports at the faculty.
About the group: Floorball at the Second Faculty of Medicine is among the most popular sports, both to play and to watch. The team represents the faculty in university championships and also organises internal faculty tournaments with a great atmosphere. Thanks to its accessibility and dynamism, floorball is an ideal platform for building team spirit across all years — from freshers to graduates.
Prdlý kosti (Crazy Bones)
Description: A legend of the cultural and dance scene at the Second Faculty of Medicine.
About the group: The dance group Prdlý kosti is a unique phenomenon on the faculty's cultural map. It emerged as a light-hearted, artistic ensemble of students and teachers, and no Second Faculty of Medicine ball or Faculty Night would be complete without their performance. Humour, perspective and the ability not to take oneself too seriously are part of Motol's identity. Prdlý kosti blend inventive choreography, exaggeration and medical themes into unforgettable dance numbers.
Volleyball Club
Description: Teamwork, precision and a great community both on the court and on the sand.
About the group: The volleyball team of the Second Faculty of Medicine brings together players of both indoor and beach volleyball. The group meets regularly for training and represents the faculty at Charles University championships and on Rector's Day. Volleyball is popular at the faculty not only for its competitive side but also for its friendly atmosphere, which helps relieve study-related stress and build cross-disciplinary friendships.
Football Club
Description: The traditional football and futsal heart of the Motol faculty.
About the group: Football has a long-standing tradition at the Second Faculty of Medicine, bringing together current students and doctors from Motol's clinics alike. The team represents the faculty in Charles University championships and in inter-faculty five-a-side and futsal tournaments. The team strategy, fighting spirit and mutual support on the pitch mirror the principles that medical students encounter daily in clinical practice.
Softball Team
Description: A tactical batting sport with a unique team spirit.
About the group: The softball group at the Second Faculty of Medicine represents a less traditional but all the more enthusiastic sporting discipline at the Faculty. The team focuses on developing batting technique, speed and coordination in the field. It regularly takes part in university tournaments and inter-university competitions, built on a relaxed atmosphere, fair play and mutual respect.
Swimming Club
Description: Endurance, recovery and representation in the pool.
About the group: The Swimming Club brings together students and staff of the Second Faculty of Medicine with an interest in fitness and competitive swimming. Swimming is highly regarded at the Faculty of Medicine as an ideal compensatory exercise and a way of preventing the one-sided physical strain of study and work. Club members represent the Faculty at university swimming competitions and academic championships.
Chorion Choir
Description: A mixed choir affiliated with the Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, bringing musical experiences to faculty and public events.
About the group: The choir was founded in 2019 and quickly became a recognised part of the cultural life of the Second Faculty of Medicine. Chorion brings together students, graduates and friends of the Faculty who share a passion for choral singing. Its repertoire ranges from classical sacred works, through modern choral compositions, to Christmas and Advent programmes. The choir regularly holds traditional Advent and charity concerts and represents the Faculty at ceremonial and social occasions.
At Charles University, there are other associations with different focuses, an overview of them and links to their presentation can be found on the university website.
