The Center
The Mountain Sports Research Center was established in 2017 by the Department of Medicine at the University of Udine. It is located at the Gemona del Friuli campus, which hosts the Bachelor’s Degree in “Sports Science” and the Master’s Degree in “Science and Techniques of Preventive and Adapted Physical Activity.” The Center was founded to support the educational activities of these degree programs, providing students with the opportunity to engage directly with scientific research and the Center’s expert staff.
The research team
The research team comprises faculty members specializing in sports science, as well as doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows from the University of Udine. The group actively collaborates with both national and international research networks. Primary areas of investigation include the physiology of muscle contraction, energy metabolism, and cardiorespiratory adaptations to exercise in athletes, the elderly, and individuals with obesity, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes.
Strategic Objectives
The research group pursues the following strategic goals:
- To foster the training of highly qualified professionals in the field of physical activity and sports, ensuring they possess robust theoretical and practical skills grounded in scientific evidence.
- To support the developmental path of young researchers aspiring to academic or professional careers in Sports Science, with a specific focus on preparing candidates for PhD programs.
- To investigate the neurophysiological and biomechanical mechanisms underlying human movement, in both physiological and pathological conditions, in order to develop advanced tools for assessing motor skills and disability levels.
- To develop protocols for the evaluation and training of athletes, both amateur and professional, aimed not only at performance enhancement but also at health preservation and the optimization of physical efficiency.
- To provide evidence-based guidelines for individuals engaging in sports at any level, promoting an informed and personalized approach to physical activity.
These objectives are pursued with the overarching aim of disseminating scientific culture within the fields of movement and sport, promoting a rigorous approach based on objective data and validated methodologies.
