University of Rome "Foro Italico"
University of Rome "Foro Italico" |
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The University of Rome "Foro Italico" (IUSM), the only Italian and one of the three European Universities entirely devoted to Sport Science, is highly committed to European cooperation and strongly rooted in the world of sport science, with a significant presence in international organizations such as the IOC, FIMS, ECSS, EFSMA, ENSSEE, AEHESIS, etc. The relatively small dimension and the vocational academic and scientific mission of the institution allow easy collaboration between research groups and the administration. Thus, IUSM proved to be particularly successful in promoting and coordinating international collaborative programs. IUSM is currently coordinating various International Masters and Doctorates, and coordinated three successful Tempus Projects in the sport science area so far. IUSM has also developed a modern Language and Audio-Visual technology center (CELBA) offering basic and advanced language courses and implementing e-Learning technology. |
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University of Vienna
University of Vienna |
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91,000 students are currently enrolled at the University of Vienna which offers about 180 degree programs. The University traditionally has strong international relations in research and teaching and continually expands them. The UNIVIE takes part in the Erasmus/Sokrates program and is member of several international networks, including ASEA-UNINET, the network of universities in the capitals of Europe (UNICA) and the European University Association (EUA). Within the University interdisciplinary research and teaching is supported by establishing Research Platforms and Initiative Doctoral Groups as organizational units between the faculties being the Centre for Sport Sciences one of them. Within the sports area the Centre is strongly related to international organizations such as the IOC, the Intl Olympic Committee, FIMS, the Intl Federation of Sport Medicine, as well as EFSMA, the European Federation of Sports Medicine Associations, IACSS, the Intl Association of Computer Science in Sport, etc. |
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University of Southern Denmark
University of Southern Denmark |
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University of Southern Denmark (SDU) has more than 20.000 students and more than 4.000 employees. University of Southern Denmark has created an institution of higher research and education which provides first-class educational opportunities and is cooperation partner for both public and private businesses and organizations for providing qualified labour. Internally SDU has strong and well-founded strategies and procedures as regards quality assurance and development of the many activities involved in delivering higher education. The Institute of Sports Science deals with research and innovation based upon studies of the human body, the musculoskeletal system, sport, exercise, active living and movement. Attention is particularly paid to physical activity and exercise in sports and in health promotion, prevention, treatment of diseases and rehabilitation, including cultural, political, psychological and pedagogical aspects of sports and physical activity. |
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National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens |
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The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), officially founded in April 14th, 1837, is the first University not only of Greece but both the Balkan peninsula and the Eastern Mediterranean region. NKUA is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. With a student body of about 80,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, over 2.000 members of academic staff and approximately 1.300 administrative and secretarial staff and specialised personnel, the University of Athens aims at excellence in both teaching and research in a significantly varied range of disciplines. The Faculties and their respective Departments, functioning within the 8 larger academic units entitled Schools, as well as a number of independent Faculties offer a wide range of undergraduate courses, leading to a Diploma equivalent to a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree (Ptychio in Greek), after a minimum of four years of studies. |
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European Network of Sport Science, Education and Employment (ENSSEE)
European Network of Sport Science, Education and Employment (ENSSEE) |
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The European Network of Sport Science, Education & Employment (ENSSEE) is an international non-profit association established in Luxembourg in 1989 under its former name ENSSHE (European Network of Sport Science in Higher Education). The ENSSEE network associates institutions only and provides the ideal meeting place for debating and proposing ideas as well as common initiatives to promote education, training and employment in sport. Multiple opportunities for exchanging proposals and strategic views, either via the virtual environment (web communication) or other media, events, projects, and meetings are provided. The objectives of the network are, firstly, to encourage greater European co-operation in relation to research, education, and employment in sport and, secondly, to work towards the convergence of education and training systems for sport related professions in Europe. In general, the network is working towards developing better quality sporting opportunities for all. |
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University of Belgrade
University of Belgrade |
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The University of Belgrade, founded in 1905, is the oldest and largest centre for higher education and research in the region. Today it has 30 Faculties with 80000 students. Faculty of Sports and Physical Education, UB is a scientifically-educational institution, which is continuously, since 1946, educating high- level educated stuff for the Physical Education teaching in schools, as well as for sports and recreation. The School of Medicine UB, founded in 1920, is the largest sicientifically-educational institution for training of physicians from Serbia as well as from neighboring countries. Today about 4000 medical students at SMBU are trained in real-life settings - through network of Hospitals and Clinics. Also, member of the UB is Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology founded in 1838, with long lasting education and scientific experience, especially in the field of public health. Their work in the field of sports psychology is well known and internationally recognized. |
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University of Nis
University of Niš |
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The University of Niš was founded in 1965 as a state HE institution. At present, the University comprises 13 faculties, including the Faculty of Sport and Physical education and the Faculty of Medicine. The University of Niš presently has 25313 undergraduate and nearly 700 postgraduate students, 1515 teaching staff and more than 600 administrative and support staff. Since 2001, the University of Niš has been participating in the international program Tempus with numerous projects, either as a local coordinator or a partner. One of the leading principles of the University of Niš is to become a part of the European higher education area and to adjust its plans and programs against this aim, in the context of the reform of higher education system, institutional reorganization and harmonization of study programs with the European academic standards, within the Tempus and other programs. |
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University of Novi Sad
University of Novi Sad |
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The University of Novi Sad was founded on 1960. Today it comprises 14 faculties located in the four major towns of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina: Novi Sad, Subotica, Zrenjanin, and Sombor. Association of Centres for Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies and Developmental Research (ACIMSI) is a higher education unit of University of Novi Sad within which master, specialist and doctoral studies have been organized, as well as research activities in the field of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary sciences. The UNS has become recognized as a reform-oriented university, developing intensively international cooperation with universities and other institutions in the area of higher education, scientific and research activities from Europe and the world, as well as through certain number of mobility programs. At ACIMSI academic staff of Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Physical Education developed PhD studies in Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy. |
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Association Sport for All
Association Sport for All |
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The Association Sport for All existed under this name until 1992 when all republic associations of former Yugoslavia participated equally in its work. In May 2006, programmatic issues were inherited by Association Sport for All Serbia.Thanks to the programmatic definitions, it motivated interests of many non governmental organizations that, more or less, deal with programmes of sport recreation for citizens. Nowadays, ASFAS is consisted of 35 members, from both national level and local communities, that make a very significant organizational structure. In agreement with the Association For International Sport for All – TAFISA goals, ASFAS supports promotion/development of traditional sports and games, sees Sport for All as a major contributor to individual, social, community and national life quality, supports international exchange & education of leaders, cooperates with health, culture, education and recreation, supports diversity, inclusiveness and member development. |
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Ministry of Youth and Sport
Ministry of Youth and Sport |
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Long-term goal of the Ministry of Youth and Sport, Sector for Youth, is improvement of the position and the quality of life of the youth, as well as development of sports in Serbia, with providing better conditions for professional sport, and development of recreation and sport in schools. Through the Ministry of Youth and Sport general interest in the field of sports is fulfilled (Law on Sport, article 69): a) Providing condition for development of professional sport and sport contests of pupils and students; b) Building, equipping and maintenance of sport objects of interest for the Republic; c) Scientific development in sport; d) Organization of sport contests and manifestations of interest for the Republic; e) International sport cooperation; f) Realization of program or parts of programs of other organizations (sport centers, sport camps etc.) that contribute to sport development. |
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Serbian Institute of Sport
Serbian Institute of Sport |
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As the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in Serbia, Serbian Institute of Sport was founded in 1956. Since that time, their employees have applied research, knowledge, training and dedication in sports medicine and exercise science to promote positive effects of physical activity for healthier lifestyle. Medical specialties from different fields of medicine, allied health professions and experts from variety of scientific disciplines are providing expertise in science of exercise. Also, SIS promotes and integrates practical applications of programmed, individually designed and monitored physical activity for variety age groups (children, adults, elderly, especially women) or fitness levels (recreation, elite athletes) as well as for patients (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, osteoporosis, etc.). The part of SIS is training center with outdoors (swimming pools, sports fields and stadiums) and indoors facilities (swimming pools, six fully equipped sport halls). |
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Student Conference of Serbian Universities
Student Conference of Serbian Universities |
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Member of the European Student' Union (ESU), SKONUS is a student organization bringing together students from all the universities in the Republic of Serbia for the purpose of achieving common interests of students as partners in the higher education process in Serbia, coordinating work and determining common stands of the student parliaments in Serbia. |
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"Aleksander Xhuvani" University - Elbasan
"Aleksander Xhuvani" University - Elbasan |
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"Aleksander Xhuvani“ University, which is commonly known as Elbasan University, is a leading university as far as teacher training is concerned. It offers a variety of Majors in Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences, Foreign Languages, Business and Finance, Nursing as well as majors in Primary Education. The academic and support staff are committed to provide a high quality educational experience through teaching and research opportunities. The studies are organised in two circles: Bachelor (three years) and Master (2 years) The branches/courses of study has been finalized in accordance with the 'Bologna Declaration". In parallel, standards for the academic structures have been compiled, organization of university curricula on the basis of credits has come into play, reflection of credits on the grade report/transcript has materialized, the supplemental diploma has accordingly occurred, the benchmarks for the institutional evaluation and standards on quality assurance in HE. |
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"Luigj Gurakuqi" University - Shkodra
"Luigj Gurakuqi" University - Shkodra |
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"Luigj Gurakuqi” University of Shkodra was established on 1957. It is one of the most important institutions in high public education in Albania, with high motivation and engagement in applying its obligations as a high educational institution and to best serve to its students and other interested persons. It offers possibilities in attending higher studies at university with various possible choices in its faculties and branches (6 faculties and 24 branches) and also through its programmes. This University is also known internationally because of much inter-university collaboration with many associates and collaborators all around the world. The Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Educational Sciences, has been established in 2006, including 9 full professors and 28 part-time academic staff, for a total of 365 students in the bachelor degree in Sports (3yr, 180 ects) or professional master in Physical Education and Sports (1,5yr, 90 ECTS) |
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Sport University of Tirana
Sport University of Tirana |
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Sports University of Tirana (former Higher Institute of Physical Culture and later the Academy of Physical Education and Sports "Vojo Kushi") was founded as an autonomous higher education institution in 1958, and is the only Albanian university in the area. Sports University of Tirana is governed by a Rector and a Senate and is organized in : Faculty of Movement Sciences, Faculty of Physical Activity and Recreation and Institute of Sport Research, with 20 lecture rooms, 9 sport fields and gyms, Library, Computer lab and foreign language lab. It has about 1000 students and a academic staff of 71, most of which speak English and Italian. The mission of UST is : a) the preparation of university students and specialists at all study cycles; b) the qualification of the academic and research staff in the field of education and sports, physical activity, health and recreation; c) the provision of services to third parties and consultancy in the field of physical education and sports. |
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Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tirana
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tirana |
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By law, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tirana (CCIT), is a Business Association and Institution of public right, independent and non-profitable, providing a focal point for businesses to connect and to contribute towards positive change and the growth of the economy of the country. CCIT is one of few organizations in Albania dedicated to project development. It employs qualified staff (engineers, business managers, IT specialists with Doctor and/or Msc Degrees) and has established strong cooperation relationships with national and international know how centers. Apart from representation to Consultative Business Council, the Chamber has access to priority information and to legal advice. This flows over into information regarding manufacture, tourism, agriculture, environment, import and export, etc. Areas of activity include industrial and non-industrial sectors, as information and communication technology and tourism, sports & leisure. |
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Ministry of Education and Science
Ministry of Education and Science |
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Ministry of Education and Science of Republic of Albania (MASH) is responsible for the administration of the education system at the national level. The Ministry also works with provincial and municipal authorities to ensure that the requirements within the education field are met. |
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National Olympic Committee
National Olympic Committee |
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As for the other National Olympic Committees (NOCs), the mission of NOCAL is to develop, promote and protect the Olympic Movement in their respective countries, promoting the fundamental principles of Olympism at a national level within the framework of sports. NOCs are committed to the development of athletes and support the development of sport for all programmes and high performance sport in their countries. They also participate in the training of sports administrators by organising educational programmes. According to the Olympic Charter, some of NOCAL goals relevant to this project are: a) to encourage and support the promotion of ethics in sport as well as education of youth through sport; b) to encourage and support the organisation, development and coordination of sport and sports competitions; c) to encourage and support initiatives blending sport with culture and education. |
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University of Prishtina
University of Prishtina |
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The University of Prishtina is the most important educational, scientific and cultural institution in Kosovo, with 14 faculties and 3 higher Schools. The Faculty of Sport Science is the only public university in Kosovo offering Bachelor and Master studies in the area of sport science to approximately 600 students. From 2009-2012 the Faculty of Sport Science of Prishtina University participated in the Tempus project "Balkansport" harmonizing the curricula (Bachelor and Master) in the field of Sport Science in the Balkan region. Currently a post-graduate level training of trainers programme in physical education and sport funded by the EU (EuropeAid/130886/C/SER/KOS) has been developed and implemented at the Faculty of Sport Science aiming to improve the provision of physical education and sports training in Kosovo. Additionally the Faculty of Sport Science works in close cooperation with all sport federations in Kosovo. |
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Kosovo Chamber of Commerce
Kosovo Chamber of Commerce |
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Kosovo Chamber of Commerce is a non for profit, independent organization with no political affiliation, legal representative of the interests of the business community in Kosovo. KCC is organized and works under the objective of improving the market economy, entrepreneurship and triggering competition between its members. Among others, specific KCC goals are a) developing and performing services of an integral business and information system related to the national and international database, particularly in the filed of the supply and demand of the different forms of the economic development and general and specific economic features of the Kosovo market and of the foreign countries; b) Cooperating with other institutions in determining the needs for professional training for business community and continuous training for members of KCC; c) Participation in the permanent system in training of employers in compliance with the statut and other special provisions of the Chamber. |
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Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology |
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The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Kosovo (MEST) have the responsibilities to develop policies, draft and implement legislation for the development of education, including higher education, and science in Kosovo, promoting a non-discriminatory educational system thus improving the quality, relevance and efficiency of education at all levels and facilitating the development and qualitative improvement of the education system and the efficient delivery of educational services, while promoting research related to the social, economic, scientific, technological and cultural development of Kosovo. |
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