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Sports, science, health
is the fourth largest state university in Rome and is one of the few European university institutions focused on study and research in the field of exercise science and sports, understood as competitive and recreational activities.

It is a small, student-friendly university with a nearly 100-year history, unique in the Italian university scene.

The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is located in one of the most fascinating European regions, at the crossroads between the German-speaking and Italian economies and cultures. Its trilingualism in teaching and research, its high level of internationalisation as well as an ideal study environment guaranteed by its excellent facilities are some of the reasons why unibz regularly reaches top positions in national and international rankings.

EGRAPA – a non-profit, non-governmental association (NGO), was born from the premise that the field of “Aging and Physical Activity” is an interdisciplinary field of study which involves professionals and researchers from very diverse areas. These areas include Medicine, Biology, Education and Health Care Services. Among the diverse disciplines we could cite Epidemiology, Exercise Physiology, Geriatrics, Gerontology, Healthy Education, Nutrition, Physical Education, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Sociology.
EGRAPA provides a platform for researchers to exchange ideas and cooperate in joint projects. It also serves as a leader in creating expert opinions and broadening knowledge in the field of physical activity and aging. Interaction is a condition to make progress in this field. EGRAPA is a scientific organization that is opened to work and co-operate with other organizations with common interests.
One of the key activities of EGRAPA is the establishment of a scientific journal focusing on aging and physical activity. EURAPA – European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, published by BMC and Springer, is the official publication of EGRAPA. It fills an important niche in the study of physical activity in advanced age.

The objectives of EGRAPA are:

-To promote research in physical activity, aging and health.
-To diffuse this knowledge for the public good.

The functions of EGRAPA are:
-To serve as a coordinating and counseling agency
-To plan and direct scientific and educational meetings
-To publish and distribute new knowledge

Association (CCC) is organized as an alliance of associations that brings together associations of kinesiologists of municipalities, cities and counties from the territory of the Republic of Croatia with activities in the field of education, sports, sports recreation, kinesitherapy and other related fields. Members of the association can be academic and teaching institutions that educate staff for the needs of kinesiology, sports associations and individuals, meritorious experts in these fields.
The goals and areas of activity of the Association are described in the Statute of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce (Article 14):
As a professional organization, the Association aims to realize positive achievements of science that are achieved through the process of physical and health education, sports, sports recreation, kinesitherapy and other related areas, which directly contributes to the development of kinesiology, the improvement of educational programs, the development of science, the promotion of physical activities and sports, the improvement and advancement of physical and mental health, promoting healthy lifestyles, improving physical literacy and encouraging interpersonal tolerance.
Field of activity of the Alliance: EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND RESEARCH; science, professional work and research.

We are a self-governing institution under the Danish Ministry of Culture. Our mission is to establish a general overview of and insight into the fields of sports and non-formal education nationally as well as internationally.
We analyse the implications and perspectives of policy initiatives within the fields of sports and non-formal education, and we initiate public debate on key issues regarding non-formal education and Danish and international sports politics.
Our vision is to be a leading knowledge partner that aims to qualify the work with key issues in sport and non-formal education, stimulate constructive political discussions, and find lasting practical solutions.
We analyse and share knowledge in the area of sport. Among other things, we look into the sports and exercise habits of the Danish population, sports facilities and sports associations in the Danish municipalities, sports economy and elite sports.
Our institute also includes the Danish Institute for Non-Formal Education (Vifo) and the international sports political initiative Play the Game.
Like Idan, Vifo is engaged in analysing and sharing knowledge – but with a particular focus on the area of non-formal education and democratic voluntary activity.

Culture and Sport are the foundations of a healthy society. The ministry leads processes that will enable every citizen to realize their to culture and sport.

The Federal Office of Sport (BASPO) in Magglingen promotes sport and physical activity in Switzerland and their positive, beneficial, and essential role in society. It serves as a service, education, and training center for Swiss sport and as a center of excellence in sports science. In addition, it creates optimal conditions for sports facilities of national importance.

Sports Bureau (the ‘Bureau’) is a bureau-level public department with administrative autonomy. With a remit to instruct, encourage, assist and promote physical education and sports development, the Bureau is dedicated to creating essential conditions for sports development whilst liaising with sports associations and relevant personnel.
The Vision is to promote the sustained and positive development of local physical education and sport.

• It pursues a promotional and sports propaganda purpose of high social value.
• It contributes to the development of sports practice and to the realization of the goal of a sport for all and for all.
• It creates the conditions for a wider development of physical education, sport and health.
• Collaborates with the C.O.N.I., the CIP and the Sports Federations, with the MIUR, the Regions and Local Authorities, with the social and political forces of the territory, with the free associations of other countries.
• Stimulates the growth of Sports Clubs.
• It operates throughout the national territory on a non-profit basis.