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UNISPORT HEALTH - HEALTH-ORIENTED PHYSICAL EXERCISE AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA

UNISPORT HEALTH - HEALTH-ORIENTED PHYSICAL EXERCISE AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA Introduction There are approximately 160, 000 students studying in Croatia, and the Croatian Academic Sports Association directly impacts 3, 000 and 1.8% of students through its programmes. Currently, no health-oriented physical activity programmes are systematically implemented in the higher education system. The number of teaching hours for physical and health culture is insufficient, with a tendency to decrease further. On the other hand, the strategic documents of the Republic of Croatia in the field of sport and health emphasise the importance of physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits. Discourse The UniSport health programme aims to: To enable all students to participate in health-oriented physical activity programmes at universities free of charge. Raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and strengthen positive attitudes towards it. To monitor the health indicators of students participating in the project and compare them with those who are not physically active in order to scientifically confirm the benefits of physical activity in maintaining and improving health. To have a preventive effect on the development of diseases, to maintain and improve the health of individuals and the community in the long term. The target group is primarily students, but other stakeholders in academic life (staff and others working in the higher education system) are not excluded. The beneficiaries of the programme can apply the acquired habits even after they have completed their academic education, which gives the project additional positive value and meaning. Conclusion The UniHealth model was developed in collaboration with experienced kinesiologists and licenced trainers/managers. With minimal material investment, it can be implemented at any higher education institution in the Republic of Croatia, regardless of the number of components and number of students, existing sports infrastructure, human resources or experience in implementing similar programmes. This project will achieve greater participation of everyone in regular physical activity, which will have a positive impact on the prevention of overweight and obesity, thus reducing the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.

health, sport, students

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