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4 HEALTHY ACADEMIC

SOCIETY CONFERENCE

POREČ, CROATIA

JUNE 8-9, 2023

The Croatian Academic Sports Federation (CASF) organised the inaugural

“4 Healthy Academic Society” conference with the help of the European

University Sports Association (EUSA), academics, and other partners.

The conference that took
place in Porec, Croatia, from
8-9 of June, showcased a
significant step towards creating
a healthier and more active
academic environment that will
benefit the physical and mental
health of students, academics,
and professionals. Multiple
scientific talks and articles were
given, expertise was exchanged,
vital data was displayed, and
networks were strengthened.

This conference included expert
speakers from all over the world
who shared their perspectives
and research on the importance
of physical exercise and health
while addressing a broad range
of topics related to dual careers,
health, student physical activity,

and physical education at the

university level. It focused on

ways to promote healthier work

and study habits, as well as

strategies to improve the overall

well-being of the academic

community.

The conference also included

short presentations of

publications, projects, and

researchers, focusing on topics

such as the association between

sedentary behaviour and body

composition, enhancing physical

activity for elderly people, the

power of mindset and its role

in the well-being of student-

athletes, the impact of physical

activity on mental health, the

impact of smoking on the well-

being of students, as well as

nutrition and physical activities

of students with disabilities.

It was concluded with a

roundtable and panel discussion

of respected scientists dealing

with problems and potential

improvements associated with

the position of student-athletes

and drawing attention to the

impact of the quality of physical

education, extracurricular

sports activities, and academic

sports on a healthier academic

environment.

EUSA was represented at the

event by EUSA President, Adam

Roczek; 1st Vice President,

Haris Pavletic; EUSA Treasurer,

Professor Francis Cirianni and

EUSA Communications Officer

Hristina Hristova.

The conference was also

supported by the Enhancing

Sports Organisations and

Management (ESOM) project,

co-funded by the European

Union through the Erasmus+

Programme.