POLSKIE TOWARZYSTWO GIMNASTYCZNE „SOKÓŁ” W JAROSŁAWIU W OKRESIE II RZECZYPOSPOLITEJ – ZARYS PROBLEMATYKI

For over 150 years The Polish Gymnastic Society “Sokół” (“The Falcon”) contributed to patriotic and educational development of the youth in Poland. The paper provides information about the institution’s activity in Jarosław. Thanks to the cooperation with other societies and institutions, the Gymnastic Society in Jarosław contributed to the development of the town. As a consequence of patriotic and sports events, patriotism, knowledge and physical activity were enhanced and promoted among the citizens.