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International networks
The School of Sport Studies actively participates in a multitude
of networks focused on different facets of sports. Our dean is
currently a member of the Executive Board of the Europe-
an Network of Sport Science, Education & Employment
(ENSSEE). ENSSEE has been selected by the European Un-
ion to be the thematic network for research, training, and the
study of qualification and employment in the field of sport. The
Physical and Active Lifestyle (PAL) programme arose as a
joint programme between six European partners ranging from
Portugal to Lithuania.
Often the School plays a leading role in the formation of net-
works, examples being the European Association of Sport
Management (EASM) and Innovation, Integration and Imple-
mentation of Physical Education (I3PE). I3PE annually orga-
nises Intensive Programs with its member universities. EASM
yearly hosts conferences focused on current developments
and challenges in sports management. These conferences
have taken place in various cities, such as Istanbul, San Ma-
rino and Budapest. Our coordinator internationalisation for
SGM is the current Secretary General of the EASM Board and
the EASM office is also located in Groningen until 2017.
Operating in these international networks open up opportunities for our students. We have various
contacts among a wide range of universities with different specialties.
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