EVENTS

On March 29-30, 2018 the University of Trento (member of EAS) organized the Sport Forum of Italian Universities to promote university sport training, research, innovation and practice.

Rector Paolo Collini and Prof. Paolo Bouquet opened the event and prized the University of Trento athletes member of the dual career TOPSport programme, who represented Italy at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.

Dr. Paolo Bertaccini (Office of Sports of the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers), Laura Capranica (President of EAS), dr. Marco Arpino e Daniela Drago (Italian Olympic Commitee, CONI), Andrea Altmann (Vice President of the European Network of Academic Sports Services, ENAS), Lorenzo Lentini (President of the Italian University Sport Center, CUSI) addressed the delegates of 25 Italian Universities on issues related to dual career of athletes, research and innovation in sports, and sport practice and services for university students.

During both plenary sessions and workshops, the participants had the opportunity to share projects and experiences related to university sports and to envisage concrete proposals for the development a common vision on sport practice at elite level and engagement in active lifestyles of students.

Specifically, the debate on dual career focused on the definition of elite athletes, the minimum requirements for access and permanence in dual career paths, the criteria for ECTS recognition of sport participation and achievements, and the university services to be provided to athletes and students.

Indeed, EAS recognizes Prof. Paolo Bouquet as one of the most proactive members of EAS in disseminating dual career at Italian level.