Eduprof Expertmeeting 14-15 April 2011 Groningen Workshop Applied Sports Sciences General presentation on the research program of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium, by Bas de Geus

1. Science Bas de Geus Doctor-assistant Department of Human Physiology and Sports Medicine Vrije Universiteit Brussel 4/15/2011

2. Please describe main research topics relevance and goals Selected examples of research topics Department of physiology: ‘Exercise and the Brain’ ‘Exercise & Health’ ALTACRO- project (in collaborationwithotherdepartments and the faculty of engineering) Cycling to work … EDUPROF expert meeting 4/15/2011

3. Please describe main research topics, relevance and goals Department of sports management: critical success factors in sports (SPLISS project) sports psychology and mental health of athletes and in educational situations Quality and performance management in sports clubs … EDUPROF expert meeting 4/15/2011

4. Please describe main research topics, relevance and goals Department of experimental anatomy: Body composition Anatomical variants Kinematics … EDUPROF expert meeting 4/15/2011

5. Please describe main research topics, relevance and goals Department of physiotherapy: Treatment of oedema Proprioceptive training Cervicogenic headache Research topics related to multiple sclerosis and Parkinsons’ disease … EDUPROF expert meeting 4/15/2011

6. Please describe main research topics, relevance and goals Department of biometry and biomechanics: Gait analysis Kinanthropometry Musculoskeletal health problems in musicians Physical activity in special groups (obese children,…) Longitudinal Growth Study … EDUPROF expert meeting 4/15/2011

7. Please describe main research topics, relevance and goals Department of movement education and sportstraining: physical activity and science low back problems competencies and learning lines of different sports … EDUPROF expert meeting 4/15/2011

8. Please describe theoretical frameworks being used RESEARCH UNITS OF THE FACULTY Sociale bewegingsagogiek (SOBA) Sportmanagement (SPMA) Bewegingsvorming en - wetenschap (BEWE) Sportpsychologie en Mentale begeleiding (SPMB) Kinantropometrie (KINA) Biomechanica (BIME) Fitheids- en Gezondheidspromotie (FIGE) Kinesiologie en Ergonomie (KIER) Artrokinematika (ARKI) Algemene en Biologische Scheikunde (ABIS) Menselijke Fysiologie en Fysiologie van de Inspanning (MFFY) Revalidatie Research (RERE) Lymfoedeem (LYMF) Brussels Labo voor Inspanningsonderzoek en Topsport (BLITS) Onderzoeksgroep Wervelkolom (SPIR) EDUPROF expert meeting 4/15/2011

9. Please describe target population, process of defining research questions, collaboration with sports practice PE: healthy populations PT: patients  with sport clubs very difficult EDUPROF expert meeting 4/15/2011

10. Please describe output criteria (i.e. articles, bookchapters, presentations, | quality and quantity) Scientific dissemination: Peer reviewed articles Bookchapters Books Presentations at conferences … EDUPROF expert meeting 4/15/2011

11. Please describe future plans / developments EDUPROF expert meeting 4/15/2011