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The National University of Physical Education and Sports of Bucharest is the only university of Physical Education and Sports of Romania. It has two faculties, Physical Education Faculty and Physical Therapy Faculty. The university offers all three levels of education: Bachelor, Master and Doctorate Degrees. It is ranked number five among European universities of Physical Education and Sports.

The National Sports Academy (NSA) is a specialized higher education institution in the Bulgarian university system with 80 years of history. NSA is the only university fully specialized in sports science in Bulgaria and one of the few sports universities in Europe. The Academy has achieved highest score of the accreditation by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation of the Republic of Bulgaria and holds the leading position in the ranking system of university structures in the field of sports education. The Sports Academy was founded in 1942 to meet the need for PE teachers in the dynamically developing Bulgarian state and its goals of creating a generation of healthy and energetic young people. In the course of the years and with the accumulation of educational and research experience there appeared a need for even closer cooperation between on one hand sports and sports education and science, on the other hand. On this basis, study programs and curricula are gradually developed that have been united in three faculties: – Faculty of Sport – Faculty of Pedagogy – Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Tourism The Academy organizes educational programs in the field of sports and sports-related activities at Bachelor, Master and Doctor’s degree. Scientific activities are carried out by the Center for scientific and applied activities in sport and at the main research units in the structure of the Academy – the departments. Since the first degree of their studies students have access to scientific equipment and research activities. They are enabled to participate in teams for project activities, as well as for inclusion in the clubs of the academy which cover 42 sports, develop active athletes and work with children and youth. Dormitories, recreation and nutrition places, a medical care center and a service for career guidance and counseling are available to NSA students. Education at all levels is consistent with the qualifications framework for higher education in the European Higher Education Area. Full compliance of the educational process at NSA with the criteria of the Bolongna process ranks NSA among European universities with transparent and comprehensible qualifications, easy recognition of diplomas on the labor market and in continuing education, good student mobility and opportunity of combining national and international characteristics during the study process.

Higher Education Institution

Mooven is a company of the Social and Solidarity Economy: 100% of the profits are reinvested to create jobs and invest in innovative R&D projects.Convinced that movement can play a key role in the treatment of many diseases, and in education, inclusion, health, wellbeing of persons with or without disabilities, Mooven develops a range of plans and solutions for all people, regardless of age, health status and place of residence, who want to live better thanks to physical activity. Following evidence-based assessments, experts and qualified professionals design 100% tailor-made physical activity programs and digital solutions, accessible to all, in all environments and throughout life. Mooven develops and coordinates: – Face-to-face and remote synchronous physical activity programs – Evidence based assessments to prove the benefits of face-to-face and remote synchronous APA programs – Consultancy for multiple partners, hospitals, universities, companies, institutions, national and international organizations – Multiple and specific innovative training sessions – Connected collaborative health platform, certified as a health data host (IBO). Mooven develops and coordinates: – Face-to-face and remote synchronous physical activity programs – Evidence based assessments to prove the benefits of face-to-face and remote synchronous APA programs – Consultancy for multiple partners, hospitals, universities, companies, institutions, national and international organizations – Multiple and specific innovative training sessions – Connected collaborative health platform, certified as a health data host (IBO).

Tertiary Level University

A Physical Education College under Sports Authority of India

The Institute of Sports and Sports Science (IfSS) is engaged in research, teaching and innovation of physical activity and human movement in an interdisciplinary manner, taking into account aspects of performance, health and technology. The interdisciplinarity takes place both within the institute and KIT-wide as well as with external research and cooperation partners on a national and international level. The IfSS is structured according to the professorships in the research and teaching area of Social and Health Sciences in Sport, Exercise physiology and Nutrition, Applied Psychology, Sports Orthopedics and the Natural Sciences of Sports. In addition, the Research Center for Physical Education and Sports of Children and Young People (FoSS) is located at the institute. In addition to the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science courses in sports science with the three Master Profiles in Physical Education and Physical Activity, Physical Activity and Health as well as Physical Activity in Childhood and Adolescence, Bachelor of Education and Master of Education courses are also offered. The biomechanics lab BioMotion Center enables us to capture and analyze human movements for research and teaching purposes in a time-synchronized manner and to carry out a comprehensive analysis of human movements from the perspectives of such disciplines as motor control, biomechanics, training as well as medical sciences. Hochschulsport is a sub-unit of the IfSS and for students and employees of the KIT as well as their cooperation facilities, of which 7.000 participate each week. The portfolio of knowledge transfer ranges from medical performance diagnostics and sports psychological education courses, to occupational health management and nutritional counseling, to the specially established training academy UPdate.

JSSE contributes to the development of sports education and promotes member exchange and research cooperation.

JWS (Japanese Association for Women in Sport) is the non-profit organization to promote women and sport.

The Japan Society for the Philosophy of Sport and Physical Education promotes the actual proof of philosophical thinking and researchers’ scientific exchange relevant to sport.

Zurkhaneh Sports and Koshti Pahlavani are the most ancient indoor sport in the region. Zurkhaneh is the house of strength, generosity, chivalry spirit, love of country, combined with art and literature. Zurkhaneh can still remind us about championship, fairness and dignity. Zurkhaneh can train healthy and proud youth for us. International Zurkhaneh Sports Federation (IZSF) has been established on 11th October 2004 in Tehran with the support of representatives from 22 countries of the world. Till now IZSF has more than 85 countries as a nation members. In addition IZSF organized many education training course in 4 continents, along with IZSF organized 6 times Asian, 5 times European, 2 times African, 5 times World Cup and 2 times World Championship during The TAFISA Sport For All Games on different Countries, Zurkhaneh Sports and Koshti Pahlavani was entered as an official games on “The 4th Islamic Games” which has been held in Baku – Azerbaijan 2017. Now IZSF is member of International Council of Sports Science and Physical Education “ICSSPE”, The Association For International Sport For All “TAFISA”, International Council of Traditional Sports and Games “ICTSG”, World Martial Arts Union “WoMAU” and UNESCO – Listed Martial Arts Committee.