The Sports Excellence Center operates under the scientific supervision of the 1st Orthopaedic Surgical Department of Medical School of the University of Athens (NKUA).
About Sports Excellence
- Sports Excellence Center is a high performance sports center, a member of the World Association of Sport Performance Centers (ASPC), since 2017.
- ΥIt supports therapeutic exercise programs for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases at all ages to improve the living conditions of people (special populations).
- West Attica project: Prevention and promotion of health in primary school students of West Attica. Prevention of obesity, spine problems, improvement of physical abilities.
- A program for the assessment of motor and learning difficulties of children of pre-school age and for the training and evaluation of teachers.
- Vulnerable groups: Exercise programs are implemented for patients with diabetes, heart failure, neoplastic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoporosis, and mental disorders, at the Attikon University Hospital, at the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center and in various Open Care Centers for the Elderly of Attica, on remote islands and in remote areas of Greece.
- Sports for all: Exercise for children with mental and physical disabilities in kindergartens and special schools.
- The program promotes the cooperation and exchange of scientific knowledge with academic or research institutions of the country or abroad for the exchange and dissemination of knowledge and applications.
- Promotes the conduct of basic and applied research for the recording, evaluation and provision of advisory interventions in elite sports, in mass and amateur level athletes and vulnerable groups.
- SE actively participates in the planning and implementation of master’s and doctoral theses, giving students the opportunity to practice the theory of sports performance and the health improvement of trainees. SE communicates with the scientific community through publications at prestigious scientific research journals and through oral presentations at conferences.
- The Sports Excellence Center operates under the scientific supervision of the 1st Orthopaedic Surgical Department of Medical School of the University of Athens (NKUA).
The program is implemented with an exclusive donation from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
Regeneration and Progress (R&P)
A civil non-profit-making organization which designs and implements, free of charge, a series of actions in the fields of Health, Sports and Education, with the exclusive financial support of Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
In the field of Sports, the Sports Excellence Program (SE) which operates under the scientific supervision of the 1st Orthopaedic Surgical Department of Medical School of the University of Athens (NKUA), holds a special postion. It’s actions aim at the ongoing support and evolution of young elite sport athletes as well as the lifelong scientific advancement of those around them (coaches, parents, administrative and training staff.
Exclusive Donor
Scientific Supervision
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
First Orthopaedic Surgery Department of the School of Medicine
Sports Excellence Department
Scientific Director 1st Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic: Papagelopoulos Panayiotis
Professor & Chairman of the 1st Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic of Medical School of NKUA
Scientific Director of Sports Excellence: Koulouvaris Panagiotis (Assistant Professor)
Our vision
- To inspire the youth of our country by leading them to integrate sports as part of their healthy physical and mental development.
- To contribute to the substantial transformation of the sports development model in Greece.
- To become an advanced provider of sports medicine services for high-performance athletes.
- To develop one of the most advanced systems of scientific support for athletes internationally.
Our mission
Our mission, to which we are fully committed, is: The enhancement of the environment for the healthy and holistic development of our youth. The long-term development of young athletes, guiding them toward athletic excellence on an international level. The safeguarding of the holistic development environment for athletes through close monitoring by specialized sports medicine and sports science professionals. Active participation as members of the International Scientific Community in shaping advancements within the framework of fostering athletic excellence among youth.
Our Targets
“Sports Excellence” aims to unite organizations, institutions, and entities, operating under the umbrella of the Medical School and other institutions domestically and internationally, to deliver reliable results with consistency and continuity. At the same time, it will function as a model educational and research center, developing strategic partnerships with leading institutions and organizations of global significance.
Our Philosophy
Holistic Long-Term Development of Athletes, guiding them to achieve their athletic goals by fully developing their potential alongside their academic studies, under the guidance of their coaches and with our scientific supervision.
- Excellence, stemming from the Long-Term and Holistic Development of Athletes
- Guided by the Coach
- Athlete-Centered
Our Values
Holistic Long-Term Development of Athletes, guiding them to achieve their athletic goals by fully developing their potential alongside their academic studies, under the guidance of their coaches and with our scientific supervision.
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Excellence
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Collaboration
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Integrity
Strategic Priorities
International Collaborations: Developing international partnerships and participating in globally recognized organizations focusing on athletic excellence and the environment of sports medicine and scientific support for athletes.
Strategic Partnerships: Establishing collaborations with scientific, educational, and athletic organizations in Greece for the benefit of young athletes and their support systems.
Multifaceted and Innovative Educational Programs: Implementing programs that significantly contribute to the professional development of coaches and enhance the developmental environment for athletes. Emphasis is placed on introducing new pedagogical models tailored to the developmental needs of youth.
Research: Conducting fundamental and applied research and exchanging scientific knowledge with other academic or research institutions, both domestic and international. This aims to publish scientific findings, elevating the research and social impact of the center globally.
Inspiring Youth: Ensuring our Athletic Excellence programs inspire young people, increasing the number of youth engaging in sports while simultaneously reducing the rate of early dropouts.
Creation and Maintenance of a Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model:, Developing a model tailored to the needs and particularities of Greek society.
Sports and Academic Orientation for Youth: Helping each young individual select the athletic activity that offers the optimal environment for their athletic and personal development, enabling them to acquire new skills beneficial for their academic and personal lives. Supporting the creation of dual careers, enabling young athletes to progress academically alongside their athletic pursuits
Mass Participation in Sports: Our interventions will focus on significantly strengthening the framework for safe and healthy sports engagement, aiming to improve health and well-being in the general population.
Health Framework in Athletic Activities: Implementing measures to safeguard youth regarding health-related issues in sports activities.
SERVICES
Our Center provides us with the most advanced services in the field of sports medicine and medical support in the field of sport
Sports Excellence Center Program Provides:
• Evaluation of Physical Fitness Parameters
• Cardio-respiratory & Cardiac Examination
• Hematological Examination
• Biomechanical Movement Analysis
• Muscledynamic – Neuromuscular Examination
• Organized Programs for Diet & Physical Exercise/Training
• Assessment of the Energy Needs During Rest and Exercise
• Diet Monitoring for Body Weight Regulation
• Recovery of Injuries and Musculoskeletal Examination for Asymmetries
• Assessment of Psychomotor Skills
