Healthy and Active Lifestyle (HALS) Summer School 2025
A Week of Innovation, Movement & Mediterranean Vibes
- 8 - 12 September 2025
- Piran & Koper, Slovenia
Get ready for an unforgettable summer experience designed for Bachelor’s and Master’s students, recent graduates, and young professionals in sports science, kinesiology, physiotherapy, and health sciences!
EMUNI, in collaboration with the Science and Research Centre in Koper, Slovenia, and Heliopolis University in Cairo, Egypt, invites you to join the 2025 edition of the Healthy and Active Lifestyle (HALS) Summer School – a one-of-a-kind academic adventure by the Adriatic Sea!
Why Join HALS?
- Discover the science behind healthy and active living
- Engage in hands-on workshops using cutting-edge tools like EEG and EMG
- Learn from top international experts in kinesiology, exercise physiology, and sports rehab
- Explore brain-muscle interactions and lifestyle strategies backed by research
- Embrace the Mediterranean way of life—from nutrition to wellness
You’ll walk away with real-world skills, fresh insights, and 3 ECTS credits plus a network of peers from across the globe.
What You Will Gain
- Advanced, research-informed knowledge in sport and health sciences
- Practical skills through laboratory and field-based sessions
- Exposure to international best practices and diverse perspectives
- 3 ECTS credits upon successful completion and final assessment
Who Should Apply
From Bachelor’s students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals with a background in sport sciences, kinesiology, physiotherapy and health sciences. EMUNI values diversity and encourages participation from across the Euro-Mediterranean region and beyond. Selection is based on motivation, academic background, and commitment to the field.
Participation Fee: €280
Fee includes:
- Full access to lectures, workshops, and course materials
- Use of lab equipment and facilities
- Field activities and transfer to the Science and Research Centre in Koper
- Farewell celebration
Please note: Accommodation, travel, insurance, and visa arrangements are not included. EMUNI will provide guidance on accommodation options and issue confirmation letters to support visa applications, but cannot cover associated costs.
Virtual Component
- Thursday 4.9.2025 at 16.00 (Paris time)
- Wednesday 17.9.2025 at 11.00
Monday
Location: EMUNI University, Piran
9.00 – 10:00 Opening of Summer School & Welcome at EMUNI
10:30 – 12:00
- Kinesiology Before and After – Dr. Rado Pišot
- Healthy Lifestlye Paradigm – Dr. Saša Pišot
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break (self-paid)
13:00 – 15:30
- From Muscle to the Brain – Dr. Miloš Kalc
- EMG – Dr. Miloš Kalc
16:00 – 17:00 Guided Tour of Piran
Tuesday
Location: ZRS, Koper
9.00 – 10:00 Travel from Piran to Partner’s Premisses
10:00 – 10:30 Welcome at the Partner Institution
10:30 – 12:00 Assessing Physical Activity – Dr. Boštjan Šimunič & Assist. Ana Cikač
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break (self-paid)
13:00 – 15:30
- Workshop: From Brain to the Muscle – Dr. Uroš Marušič
- Workshop: EEG – Mag. Manca Peskar
15:30 – 16:30 Free Time Activities
16:30 – 17:00 Return to Piran
Wednesday
Location: Koper
7:45 Meeting at the bus station
8:00 − 9:00 Travel from Piran to Partner’s Premisses
09:00 − 12.00
- Mediterranean Diet – Dr. Kaja Teraž
- Body composition – Dr. Kaja Teraž
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break (self-paid)
13:00 – 14:30 Diet and Exercise – Dr. Kaja Teraž
14:30 – 16:00 Interventions for Limiting Consequences of Physical Inactivity – Dr. Luka Šlosar
Thursday
Location: EMUNI University, Piran
9:30 – 12:00
- Physical Inactivity from Earth to Space: Risks, Impacts, and Strategies for Action” – Dr. Elgot Abdeljalil (University Hassan1)
- Interventions for Limiting Consequences of Physical Inactivity on Earth – Dr. Luka Šlosar
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break (self-paid)
13:00 – 15:30
- Workshop: VR – Dr. Luka Šlosar
- Lecture: Sarcopenia – Dr. Boštjan Šimunič
- Workshop: Assessing Sarcopenia – Assist. Katarina Puš
16:00 – 17:00 Preparation for the Farewell Party
17:00 – 20:00 Farewell Party @ EMUNI Library: Students prepare the concept of the party (courtesy of EMUNI)
Friday
Location: EMUNI University, Piran
9:30 − 12.00 Outdoor activities – Dr. Luka Šlosar
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break (self-paid)
13:00 – 14:30 Exams Presentation of Study Results / Exam – Dr. Kaja Teraž
15:00 – 16:00 Official Conclusion, Awarding the Certificates of Participation – Dr. Kaja Teraž, Dr Mounir Ghribi
Certificates
Certificate of Attendance: awarded at the end of the summer school to all participants who have completed the programme.
Transcript of Records (with 3 ECTS credits and grades): awarded only to participants who complete all course requirements and pass the final exam. Transcripts will be emailed to each participant individually. Hard copies will not be issued. Participants’ home institutions should contact us directly if this is required.
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