Robert C. Schneider, PhD

Robert C. Schneider, PhD graduated from the Faculty of Physical Dr. Robert Schneider holds the title of Distinguished Service Professor at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Brockport. He is the director of the sport management program at Brockport, which is ranked 14th in the United States (2017 College Choice National Ranking Service). In 2010 Dr. Schneider received the highest scholarship award granted from the State University of New York (SUNY) system of higher education: The Chancellor’s Award For Excellence In Scholarship/Creative Activity. His efforts have advanced sport management at universities, and sport-based organizations throughout the world. A frequent invited keynote speaker, Dr. Schneider’s scholarship primarily focuses on the versatility of sport management content and how it can align with, and meet university and sport industry goals. The author of several textbooks, Dr. Schneider’s most recent was published in April of 2021 and is entitled, “Ethics of Sport and Athletics: Theory, Issues, and Application.” No less than, 90 publications and more than 150 presentations in over 30 different countries represent Dr. Schneider’s sport management based contributions to the literature. He also serves on over 20 advisory, editorial or guest editorial boards for international or national peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Schneider continues to accept speaking and consulting invitations where he interacts with university officials and leaders in sport organizations as part of his long-standing efforts to serve in helping institutions develop sport management programs that meet their needs.

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Assistant Professor Vjekoslav Cigrovski

Assistant Professor Vjekoslav Cigrovski graduated from the Faculty of Physical Education of the University of Zagreb (today's Faculty of Kinesiology) in 2000 and is employed at the Department of Monostructural Disciplines of the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology. He holds the mandatory courses Skiing at the integrated university study of Kinesiology as well as at the professional study for the training of coaches at the University of Zagreb, and the course Theory and Methodology of Skiing at the graduate study of kinesiology at the University of Split. He obtained his doctorate in the field of kinesiology, with a topic in alpine skiing, in 2007. He published more than 130 papers in various journals and anthologies; 69 scientific papers, of which 45 are in scientific journals (of which 34 in WoS publications). He was a lecturer and active participant at several domestic and international conferences. His main research interest is the field of alpine skiing which he investigates from different aspects, as well as various topics in pedagogy, clinical medical sciences, and psychology. He is a member of the Association of Snow Sports Teachers and Trainers and is a leader and collaborator on various domestic and international projects related to sports kinesiology with an emphasis on snow sports. He is the author and co-author of several manuals and chapters in textbooks, the most notable of which are Ski Technique- carving and Snow Sports.

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doc. dr. sc. Ivan Perić

Ivan Peric, born on September 19, 1987, he enrolled in the undergraduate study of kinesiology at the University of Split in 2008, completing it in 2011. He immediately pursued his graduate studies, finishing them in 2013. Following his formal education, he enrolled in the postgraduate doctoral program at the University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sports and Physical Education. He defended his doctoral dissertation titled "Construction and validation of tests for reactive and pre-planned agility for clinical population" on July 7, 2021. Since 2017, he has been employed at the J. J. Strossmayer University in Osijek, initially as an assistant in the field of kinesiology at the Faculty of Medicine, and later transferring to the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health. Since October 2021, he has been working at the Faculty of Kinesiology in Osijek. In his previous scientific work, he has published numerous scientific and professional papers. Additionally, he has furthered his knowledge by participating in several postgraduate specialist educations and continuous training in the field of biomedicine and sport. Furthermore, he has actively participated in several multi-purpose institutional projects at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and the Faculty of Kinesiology in Osijek.

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Associate Professor Janez Vodičar, PhD

Dr. Janez Vodičar holds a diploma and a master's degree from the Faculty of Physical Education, University of Minsk/Ljubljana. He received his PhD from the Faculty of Sport, Department of Kinesiology, University of Ljubljana in the field of morphology and kinematic characteristics of sports.
He has 42 years of experience as a coach in basketball and biathlon at different levels, from club to national team. The most important has been the work at the international level, where he has held various positions within the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as a member of the group ORIS (Organization, Results and Information System), International Function in the IOC (International Olympic Committee), Technical Delegate at the 1998 and 2002 Olympic Games, Technical Advisor for the 2006 and 2010 OWG, Television Advisor for the 2018 Paralympic Games.

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Assist. Karmen Šibanc, PhD

Karmen Šibanc, PhD, is a graduate of the Faculty of Sport at the University of Ljubljana, where she currently works as an expert in the field of gymnastics. In her research, she investigates the biomechanical aspects of the grip on gymnastics equipment, ocussing on hand thermography and temperature differences in different body positions, force distribution and friction in order to understand the risk factors for hand injuries. She also investigates students' perceptions of gymnastics by analysing their interest in and familiarity with the sport. Another focus of her research is the morphology of elite gymnasts, analysing the physical changes and relating these changes to the updating of competition rules. This research also includes the effects of different sensory conditions on trampoline jumps and the relationship between physical activity in gymnastics and ageing. When she began her academic research, she was working in practical physical education. She has extensive experience of working with children, youth and adults and has led both competitive and recreational gymnastics and acrobatics programmes for a range of age groups and ability levels. She has also worked as a judge in women’s artistic gymnastics and TeamGym. She has been actively involved in the development of gymnastics programmes for children and youth in sports clubs, including the teaching of skills that can be transferred to other sports such as football, handball, skiing, ski jumping, hockey, etc. She is also a member of the editorial board of the Science of Gymnastics Journal, an international journal that will provide a wide range of scientific information in the field of gymnastics.

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Prof.Assoc.Dr. Arben KAÇURRI

Arben Kaçurri, Prof. Assoc. Dr., is a distinguished academic in the field of physical education and sports sciences, currently serving as Deputy Director at the Sports Research Institute of the Sports University of Tirana (SUT). He holds a Doctorate of Sciences, with his research focusing on the evaluation of motor abilities in students at the high school level. Prof. Kaçurri has extensive expertise in sports administration and international Olympic studies, having completed postgraduate studies at the International Olympic Academy and coordinated projects with institutions such as the International Olympic Committee and European sports organizations.

His academic career spans roles such as Dean of the Faculty of Movement Sciences and Director of International Relations at SUT. As a prolific researcher and project coordinator, he has led and contributed to numerous international collaborations, including Erasmus+ projects and initiatives on gender balance in sports governance. His publications encompass nine books and manuals and over thirty articles in national and international scientific journals, reflecting his contribution to advancing knowledge in sports education and research.

Prof. Kaçurri is also a member of editorial boards for prestigious sports science journals and has served as an invited lecturer at universities across Europe, sharing his expertise in motor behavior, scientific research, and Olympic education. His ongoing work continues to impact the fields of sports education, physical activity, and sports governance at both national and international levels.

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Assist. Terézia Kovalik Slančová, PhD

Assist. Terézia Kovalik Slančová, PhD. is a graduate of the Faculty of Sports at the University of Presov, in study field teacher training in physical education and English language and literature, as well as in coaching (volleyball), holding the highest coaching qualification. Since 2005, she has been affiliated with the Department of Sports Educology and Humanistics at the Faculty of Sports, University of Presov

Her teaching focuses on the theory and didactics of sports games, with a primary focus on volleyball, sports specialization in volleyball, and the sociology of sport. In her research, her primary areas of interest include sports communication and the interdisciplinary dimensions of sports. Additionally, she has participated as a co-researcher in projects investigating physical activity among adolescents and university students. She is a member of the Slovak national team for the Global Matrix project. In cooperation with the Slovak Olympic and Sports Committee.

She has participated in and lectured at events held in Olympia, Greece, and Brazil. Furthermore, in partnership with SportAnalytik, she served as a lecturer in the training of physical education professionals for the Leadership Institute in Saudi Arabia. She is actively involved in the field of university sports. She is a member of the Sports-technical Commission (volleyball) of the Slovak University Sports Association and serves as the chairperson of the TJ Slávia PU Presov university sports organization. She has extensive experience as a former volleyball player in the top Slovak extraleague and as a volleyball coach.

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