List of partners

Partner presentation

DIS was established in 1983, and in 2001 was named after Antonio Ruberti, the eminent scholar who founded it. DIS pursues basic and interdisciplinary research on applications, with a specific attention to technology transfer and dissemination of results.The main educational goal is to prepare students for professional, research and teaching careers either in universities or in industries.The members of the Department provide education at the undergraduate and graduate levels to several programs of the School of Engineering at Sapienza, with main responsibility to the curricula in computer engineering, systems and control, and management. DIS participates in a number of national and international research projects. The focus of these efforts, targeting information technologies, automation, and management, is on the evolution of Science and Technology as well as on the application of these to Education and all realms where they may foster the effectiveness of the action.

Role of the partner in the project

DIS will provide its contribution in terms of project coordination and information technology & methodology. The planned activities of our research unit include:- modelling the required processes within the project by strictly cooperating with the domain experts- providing the basic tools for interaction between the partners providing the methodology needed to design contents that are tailored for e-learning activity in the implementation of EQF-fitness framework- carrying out the development of the required contents according known standards (scorm)- providing tools for end users (the domain experts) to be as autonomous as possible in the management of the content- releasing a web site and growing a community of users around it, aiming at building a permanent observatory. An open-source Content Management System (CMS) will be used as the core of the development: we plan to maintain strict cooperation with the authors of the system.

Partner presentation

FIAF is a non profit national organization which promotes fitness as the optimal means for enhancing health, education and social integration. In view of its high technical quality and social commitment in the diffusion of fitness activities as well as the role it has undertaken in safeguarding the health of the practitioners since 1990, FIAF is considered the point of reference in matters regarding health and fitness by the governmental institutions and the market in general. Through its technical department, SIAF, which operates as a vocational training provider in fitness, FIAF has participated in the projects resulting in the creation and development of the EQF-Fitness upon which this project is based. FIAF coordinates the UNI (National Standards Organization) working group to develop the national norms for the fitness sector, is the national contact point for the European platform for “Diet, Physical Activity and Health”as well as a founding member of the HEPA network.

Role of the partner in the project

As a Training Provider in VET our role within the project will be to analyze and compare existing e-learning practices with relation to fitness, to identify innovative e-learning technology for use in developing the elearning platform for fitness based on the EQF framework, both for the theory and for the practical skills and competencies, produce the contents of the modules for standard European e-learning courses as per the EQFfitness standard, translate the platform into our national language and test the training courses. It will also be our role to translate and test the pilot national register in our country, valorise, exploit and disseminate the project outcomes through our website, newsletter and seminars at the European, national and local levels in order to ensure that the project’s products will continue to function successfully and profitably in the future long after completion of the project.

Partner presentation

CERES was founded in 1963 as a non-profit organization. Its main aim is to promote, coordinate and conduct research activities and studies in the economic and social fields at national and international levels. Its research activities focus in particular on lifelong learning, validation of non formal and informal learning, recognition and certification of competences, labour flexibility, precarious employment, flexicurity, employment and unemployment by gender, age and level of education, the knowledge economy. Recently Ceres coordinated the scientific analysis of the labour market integration of young people (YOUTH project) commissioned by DG Employment and is currently collaborating in the coordination and elearning course of TOI LLP project Europlacement and is currently planning and coordinating the elearning of the EQF Food sector.

Role of the organisation in the project

CERES will exploit its long lasting experience in defining methodology of research projects, in EQF studies and in comparative analysis at European level. Ceres will provide support to the coordinator in all reporting activities. It will also take care of evaluation actitivities. CERES will also give support to dissemination and exploitation activities exploiting its network of LLL institutions.

Partner presentation

Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) is the UK’s leading health and fitness specific awarding body. CYQ develop and award health and fitness qualifications that are delivered through a range of institutions including private training providers, universities, colleges and schools. There are over 300 centres delivering CYQ qualifications within the UK and internationally. CYQ offer 40 recognised and respected vocational qualifications, from introductory to advanced levels. Supporting these qualifications CYQ have designed and developed online learning resources including SCORM compliant content packs, hosted generic and bespoke eLearning delivery platforms. Beyond qualifications, CYQ is the verifying unit for the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA), quality assuring standards of fitness qualifications of participating training providers across Europe. CYQ is also the promoter of the current Leonardo da Vinci TOI project European Accreditation- Fitness.

Role of the organisation in the project

CYQ will operate as a core partner in order to contribute to the delivery of the project objectives. CYQ will undertake the following roles: 1) to analyse and compare the existing elearning practices concerning fitness in relation to the EQF Fitness in our own country; 2) to identify the most innovative modules to adapt and transfer; 3) to create a standard e-learning course in our own national language; 4) to disseminate the project outcomes through our website, newsletter and seminars at the European and local levels; 5) to give support to the management and leadership activities in accordance with the application form; 6) to provide interactive and individual follow-up of the elearning participants, examination, validation and certification of knowledge acquired.

Partner presentation

EFAA is an educational organisation for fitness professionals (instructors, fitness trainers, personal trainers and club owners and managers). EFAA holds three conventions per year, brings out the Fitness Expert magazine every two month and provides fitness professionals of the knowledge center with the FitnessExpertonline database. EFAA helps Fitness facilities to a Quality Club Management system and to the European ISO 9001:2000 certification via education and implementation training.

Role of the organisation in the project

EFAA will operate as a core partner in order to contribute to the delivery of the project objectives. EFAA will undertake the following roles: 1) to analyse and compare the existing elearning practices concerning fitness in relation to the EQF Fitness in our own country; 2) to identify the most innovative modules to adapt and transfer; 3) to create a standard e-learning course in our own national language; 4) to disseminate the project outcomes through our website, newsletter and seminars at the European and local levels; 5) to give support to the management and leadership activities in accordance with the application form; 6) to provide interactive and individual follow-up of the elearning participants, examination, validation and certification of knowledge acquired; 7) to translate and test the pilot national register in own country.

Partner presentation

MEHFA is affiliated to the Commissioner of NGO's, Malta Sport Council and the European Health and Fitness Association. We have also a European Commitment with EAD (Drugs) for disseminating information as much as possible. We have a website www.mehfa.eu where we have online services like online Nutritionist, online Doctor and Online Personal Trainer. The online Personal Trainer is already there for continuous development of Fitness Professionals but we also organise courses and seminars as part of our activities.

Role of the organisation in the project

MEHFA's role in this project is to share its knowledge and experience of our website- what is useful and how other European countries can create a similar one especially to have the online personal trainer common to all 27 countries and that MEHFA will provide the knowledge to be uploaded in this section for e-fitness and lifelong learning. By doing this we will internationalise (not just European) the Health and Fitness Industry. If you look at Calculators in our website - we will also discuss several tools to be used for e-fitness where all personal trainers can use this software for their business and also can be used by the general public. Through this there will also be better transparency and recognition of qualifications and competencies. It will provide interactive and individual follow-up of the elearning participants, examination, validation and certification of knowledge acquiered. It will also test the pilot national register in own country.

Partner presentation

The National Training Centre exists to provide education and training in the areas of complementary medical healthcare and health related fitness which lead to industry recognised national qualifications. The National Training Centre (NTC) comprises five schools and colleges. The National College of Exercise and Health Studies (NCEHS) provides training in the area of health related fitness. The National School of Sports Massage (NSSM) provides training in the area of orthopaedic sports massage. The College of Complementary Medical Education (CCME) provides training in the areas of neuromuscular and physical therapy. The Pilates Institute (Ireland) provides training in the area of pilates. The Irish College of Osteopathic Medicine which provides training in the area of osteopathic medicine. NTC is the accepted authority in these areas in Ireland and we work with world authorities to bring the very latest educational experiences to our students.

Role of the organisation in the project

The National Training Centre will bring its expertise in the areas of delivering accredited qualifications in all areas of exercise, health fitness and personal training. It will assist in the development of a standard e-learning course and will disseminate the project outcomes through its website, newsletter and seminars at the European and local levels. It will provide interactive and individual follow-up of the elearning participants, examination, validation and certification of knowledge acquired. It will also test the pilot national register in own country.

Partner presentation

ESDRM has 120 teachers, and 600 students in bachelors, and 200 students in masters. The ESDRM pursues its aims in the Sport Sciences domain, namely seeking: a) The technical, scientific, cultural and human training of all its members; b) The training of superior technicians of Sport and of other Sport related Professionals, with a high level of development in professional, technical, scientific and cultural aspects; c) The research and development activities; d) consultation and intervention services on the community; e) The development of training projects long life learing programs to the professionals exercise: f) The technical, scientific, and cultural interchange with national and international, private and public institutions, that seek similar goals; g) The participation of national and international cooperation projects.

Role of the organisation in the project

ESDRM will actively participate to discuss the topics are related with the project, given the experience that it has in the development of several scientific and field projects related with Fitness Instructors Training and Health related topics, associating the Portuguese and European culture; ESDRM will be one of the partners responsible for the development of the elearning contents. ESDRM will cooperate in the development of the methodologies and the data analysis. We will be able to organize meetings to promote discussion and reflection on the data. ESDRM will translate the platform in own national language. ESDRM will provide interactive and individual follow-up of the elearning participants, examination, validation and certification of knowledge acquired. It will also translate and test the pilot national register in own country.

Partner presentation

Training method renovation (local development for education, sciences, technologies, health, languages, arts, citizenship) in link with Claude BERNARD University (UCBL -Lyon 1), UFRSTAPS de Lyon, Higher School for Chemistry, Physics and Electronics and "Ecole Centrale" of Lyon, UCBL-LYON 1 develops an E-Learning plateform with 3.495 modules for Sciences and Health Sectors (SPIRAL http://spiral.univ-lyon1.fr ) and the ICAP Department (Innovation, Conception and Pedagogical Coaching for student E-Learning) Several diplomas of UFRSTAPS already are organized by E-Learning : open and distance learning for Diploma of the University concerning sport organization management (named DUGOS Diplôme Universitaire de Gestion des Organisations Sportives) / open and distance learning for Sport Club Developper DEUST ADECS(Named Diplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Sciences et Techniques "Agent de Développement de Club Sportif")

Role of the organisation in the project

Creation of the elearning platform and conception of contents for e-learning training modules in the domains of human sciences and sport sciences (general anatomy, 3D functional anatomy, physiology of sport , biomechanics). E-learning module implementation into training platform for Open and Distance Learning(ODL) Translation of the platform in own national language. Interactive and individual follow-up of the elearning participants. Examination, validation and certification of knowledge acquired. It will also translate and test the pilot national register in own country.

Partner presentation

Faculty of Physical Education and Sport one of the 16 faculties of the “Ovidius” University of Constanta is the only accredited school profiled in Dobrogea district. Our faculty fills the new Campus university image, and is the preferred place chosen by future specialists in physical education curricula, both academic as well as sports performance. Studies are conducted on two university cycles: 1st cycle - for 3 years, studies with specializations License: physical education and sports, a sports and skill performance; kinesiology and a special skill 2nd cycle - for 2 years, Masters Degrees.

Role of the organisation in the project

We will actively participate in the project, discussing and sharing good practices. We will translate the platform in our language. We will provide interactive and individual follow-up of the elearning participants, examination, validation and certification of knowledge acquired. We will also translate and test the pilot register.

Partner presentation

In 1467 was founded Academia Istropolitana -the predecessor of the Comenius University, which was founded in 1919. Our faculty forerunner was the Institute of Physical Education of the Slovak University (1939). In 1960 it was transformed into the Institute of Physical Education and sports, later in 1965 it became the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports of Comenius University (FPES CU) in Bratislava. FPES CU is focused on training of teachers of physical education and coaches in concrete sports, and FPES CU also specializes in education of professionals in cooperation with other faculties of CU (teachers with Faculty of Philosophy and Faculty of Natural Sciences, rehabilitation specialists with Faculty of Medicine and managers with Faculty of Management).

Role of the organisation in the project

We will actively participate in the project, discussing and sharing good practices. We will translate the platform in our language. We will provide interactive and individual follow-up of the elearning participants, examination, validation and certification of knowledge acquired. We will also translate and test the pilot register.

Partner presentation

Sector Fitness is a national organization which promotes fitness as health, education and social integration. We organize courses), events and diverse activities to develop values related to the physical exercise and the health.

Role of the organisation in the project

We are committed to developing a standard position for the schools and programs of fitness for the best development of physical activity and health in general. We believe in the need of a global approach to the programming and designing of the curricula in the different organizations of the European context. We therefore support the accomplishment of a project that gathers the different offers of the partner European nations to create a standard e-learning platform and professional register. We will translate the platform in our language. We will provide interactive and individual follow-up of the elearning participants as well as the examination, validation and certification of knowledge acquired. We will also translate and test the pilot register in our country.

Partner presentation

EOSE act at the EU level as a source of knowledge and a strategic facilitator to support the development of Sport and Active Leisure (SAL) including employment, sports systems, developing standards, competence, qualifications and VET. The EOSE main objective is to promote a dialogue and a strong link between employment, education and training at the national and EU level between all key stakeholders of the sector. EOSE activity responds to the fact that it is becoming more important for the sport policy makers, the sport industry and the training providers to have a better understanding of the real needs of the labour market and the changes affecting that market.EOSE main activities and expertise:· Develop research methodologies to collect data and analyse the EU Labour Market· Ensure the development of a competent workforce with the right skills in the sector· Take the opportunity created by EQF to coordinate qualification & training for VET and HE through research of employer needs.

Role of the organisation in the project

EOSE will give a strong support to the state of the art analysis, defining the methodology, collecting and analysing materials in France and in Europe and writing up the compendium. EOSE will support evaluation, dissemination and exploitation activities.

Partner presentation

The Sports Union of Slovenia covers sports for all organizations. It includes more than 100 sport for all clubs with altogether approximately 95.000 members, and it is one of the largest sports organizations in the country. Our activities are oriented towards clubs and individuals; however, the emphasis is laid on further development and modernization of sport for all activities. Our purpose is also to attract and include as much people as we can into sport, as well as to include various expertise and to exchange experiences. This is achieved through various sports for all activities and events, educational programs, qualified staff, information activities, expert materials and publications, organization and functioning of advisory services for various groups of recreational athletes of all age groups (from children and young people to adults and the elderly).

Role of the organisation in the project

SUS will actively take part to the project. A Standard European training system will be created in Slovenia for elearning in fitness to include both theory regarding exercise science and practice. The courses will be translated into Slovene and experimented by a group of individuals who are new learners and a group who are qualifying prior knowledge and experience. SUS will also translate and test the pilot register. SUS will disseminate and exploit the project in Slovenia.

Partner presentation

Our role is to provide a public Register of Exercise professionals that have met the agreed National Occupational Standards . The standards underpin a framework for qualifications, training and continuous professional development based on fitness sector requirements and standards that have been designed by employers, ensuring their workforce is appropriately trained and qualified. These standards are produced and held by SkillsActive.

Role of the organisation in the project

REPs would input the experience and expertise which has been developed through the development and implementation of the UK Register of Exercise Professionals to support the development of registers in other countries. Reps will actively participate into the project as wp6 leader and will disseminate and exploit the ELF outcomes.

Partner presentation

The German Sport University Cologne ( Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln ) is Germany’s largest and most prestigious center of teaching and research in physical education and sport science. As a specific subject area university with 19 scientific institutes (departments) it covers a wide range of sport science. The Institute of Health Promotion and Clinical Movement Science within the German Sport University Cologne has the following main activity areas: - Research and quality control: Consultation for development of quality standards: Quality Control of prevention, health promotion and rehabilitation; Development of quality criteria for fitness centers and health centers with the technical control board (TÜV); Quality management of nationwide prevention physical activity programs on behalf of health assurances (§20-programs); Analysis of structure-, process- and conclusion quality of health programs; Development and realization of curricula for bachelor and master degrees in the field of physical activity promotion. - Transfer oriented research: Conception and Evaluation of exercise and health programs; Exercise based prevention and rehabilitation science; Low-level physical activity programs; Behaviour and environment oriented health promotion; Development for concepts of testing.

Role of the organisation in the project

With its remarkable experience in the theory and practice of fitness, as well as in superior education, this leading organization will provide a robust support in elaborating the contents of the educational program to be delivered by the eLF project. This organization has also a perfect position to lead the targets of the eLF project at a National level – within Germany.

Partner presentation

Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education (LAPE) is a State-funded University type higher education institution founded in Kaunas in 1934. Its vision is to be a modern European sport university distinguished by its constant renewal of competence, support for initiative and dynamic response to the needs of community. The LAPE has two faculties and one education centre offering 19 degree study programmes at all three study cycles (Bachelor, Master and Doctoral). About 2500 students are enrolled at the LAPE. The total number of teaching staff is 192. The LAPE has always been and remains to be an important centre of sports science and a fosterer of physical education and sports values and traditions in Lithuania. Since its foundation the institution has trained over 13000 teachers of physical education, sports coaches, physiotherapists, tourism and sport managers and other qualified specialists.

Role of the organisation in the project

LSU will give contribution to the e-learning and exercise register platform creation. It will also translate and test both, recruiting the students, evaluating them and certifying their competencies. LSU has expertise of fitness sector in Lithuania and has a large network to favour the promotion, validation, dissemination and exploitation of the project results.

Partner presentation

TISIP is a research foundation. Our main activities are ICT and e-learning. TISIP runs a Vocational school and develop digital learning resources both for HEI’s and industry. We have published 17 textbooks in computer science. Some of the books are available in English, Greek and Chinese. TISIP have taken part in several EU projects, both as a partner, but also as a Coordinator. Our projects have been in the Socrates Minerva programme, the e-Learning Programme, the Leonardo programme and in Interreg. Lately we have been involved in several projects related to the work of caring nature / health sector. TISIP have a permanent staff of 5 persons, however more than fifty persons from disciplines like, health and social care, economics and computer science, are involved in our projects in collaboration with Sør-Trøndelag university college.

Role of the organisation in the project

TISIP will also play an active role in the research work on eLearning material and practices in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. TISIP have long tradition of running OLD courses, and have experiences both with LMS platforms like Moodle, Ilias, and WebCT as well the Norwegian platforms it's learning and Fronter. In addition we use several types of Web 2.0 applications in our ODL services, like Wiki, delicious, SlideShare, YouTube. We also use Marratech and Skype for direct online communications as well as Mindjet connect for collaborative writing. Bases on this experiences we will play an active role in WP 2, DEV - Technology.

Partner presentation

CINECA , Consorzio interuniversitario, is a public body, participated by several leading public Universities in central and southern Italy. CINECA is a well established institution with solid expertise and robust network infrastructures, with a good record of research activities in various fields, based on Information and Communication Technology. This organization has been involved in several EU Projects, and currently coordinates two of them. More importantly, CINECA has specific expertise in educational activities, even in the specific context of eLearning (elearning.caspur.it).

Role of the organisation in the project

This new partner is aimed to strengthen the project, allowing a more modular and homogeneous subdivision of the activities, by providing a centralized management of the required technology platforms, with multilingual support; this support would be available to all the partners in the consortium which are willing to profit of this opportunity. The specific expertise of this partner will bring a stronger technical support for the authoring of eLearning contents (further comments in the amended budget breakdown G-Form). Furthermore, CINECA will have a leading role in reinforcing the dissemination program of the eLF project, thanks to its technical expertise in web technologies.