This recognition, awarded by the Exercise is Medicine committee, endorses the work carried out by the institution to prevent cardiovascular and metabolic diseases through activities such as the HaSEN program (Healthy Habits in Exercise and Nutrition).
Universidad Europea is the only Spanish university that has continued to be recognised with the Gold Level Campus certification, granted by the Exercise is Medicine committee. The global initiative, promoted by the American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM), is designed to support the efforts made by educational institutions to promote healthy habits among the educational community. The official certification will be presented on June 1 during the annual meeting of the ACSM, in San Diego (California).
Simone Sato, dean of the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences and Physiotherapy (CAFYD) at Universidad Europea, said: "the 'Gold Level Campus' certification demonstrates our commitment to promoting physical activity at our University , both through research and highlighting the importance of physical exercise. The involvement of the entire university community in promoting healthy lifestyle habits is especially relevant for us”.
Lidia Brea, director of the Master's Degree in Physical Activity and Health and promoter of the Gold Level Campus certification, added::the support of 'Exercise Is Medicine' is a great endorsement in relation to the quality of our programs , and demonstrates our commitment to promoting physical exercise and health. Universidad Europea students, faculty and staff are all involved in healthy educational initiatives as part of the daily culture of the campus. We focus on promoting and raising awareness in the university community about the benefits of physical activity for health”.
In 2022, a total of 156 educational institutions around the world have obtained gold, silver or bronze status based on their activities related to the promotion of physical activity, education and the integration of the dynamics promoted by Exercise is Medicine . Since 2014, this recognition promotes the culture of wellness and encourages university campuses to improve their image as a healthy academic environment.