11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
"PHYSICAL EXERCISES - A COMPLEX AND MODERN WAY TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING"

Welcome word

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of the Organising Committee of the 11th International Conference "Physical Exercise – A Modern and Complex Way to Promote Healthy Living," it is our pleasure to welcome you to Craiova, Romania, for the event taking place from October 30th to November 1st, 2025. Beginning this year, the conference is proudly organized through a strong collaboration between three Romanian universities: the University of Craiova, Ovidius University of Constanța, and "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău.

In the same time it is a pleasure to invite you to be together with us at the 35^th Anniversary of High Education in Physical Education and Sport at University of Craiova, that will be held on 30^th October 2025.

We plan an exciting scientific programme for a multidisciplinary audience, including inspiring keynote lectures and many oral and poster presentations, during the 2-days conference and workshops, on different topics.

During the conference, the speakers and participants will share their knowledge with the audience.

During the 2-days a multidisciplinary national and international team of experts in field of sport science and physiotherapy, will present the research results in sport training, sport management, but also in clinical practice of physiotherapy and sports medicine. On 1^st November, we are planning a lot of workshops.

Physical Exercise – A Modern and Complex Way to Promote Healthy Living, 2days conference will take place at the Hotel Ramada, a modern and attractive convention centre. This venue is conveniently located within walking distance of the city centre, hotels and the picturesque Craiova city.

We hope that many scientists from sport science, physicians, physical therapists will be able to join the conference as a multidisciplinary audience to exchange knowledge, ideas and friendship in the sport science and physiotherapy community.

The conference provides an excellent opportunity to share knowledge, discover new trends, and create connections in the field of sport science. We are proud to provide a stimulating and collaborative environment for all participants.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to Craiova, where we can exchange knowledge within the conference scientific community in the vibrant, joyful and lively backdrop of this beautiful city.

We look forward to welcoming you in Craiova.

TOPICS

Our general fields and their respective subtopics are described below.

Sports Sciences (SS)

Studies from all disciplines, where the focus is on the application of methods and/or technologies, or theoretical constructs into applied practice to impact change in society or performance.

The Sports Sciences field includes the following topics:

• Coaching
• Sport Technology
• Statistics & Analyses
• Training & Testing
• Sports performance

Psychology, Social Sciences & Humanities (SH)

Focus on forms, meanings, determinants and consequences of sport and physical activity in society, whether in the past, present and/or future. Sport and physical activity can be understood as a wide variety of activities taking place in a variety of environments and ranging from as exercise, physical education, sports for all, performance/competitive sport, adventure sports, outdoor activities, physical recreation. Sport and physical activity are investigated in relation to methodological and theoretical approaches within psychology, pedagogy, sociology and management. In the same time research activity has an important role within this theme may also address questions on social categories and social class influence and are influenced by sport/physical activity engagement. In this way a good analyses and interpretation of qualitative as well as quantitative data are welcome and could be improve the involvement of sports science and physical activity in social behavior.

The Psychology, Social Sciences & Humanities field includes the following topics:

• Coaching
• Physical Activity Promotion
• Physical Education & Pedagogy
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Sport Management & Law

Sports & Exercise Medicine & Health (MH)

Sports & Exercise Medicine & Health are a large area of research and an interdisciplinary approach that can be studied from a translational perspective. Exercise as medicine includes the role of exercise as a means to improve health, improve life quality, reduce the risk of diseases development, prevention the chronic diseases. Other populations may include disabled or injured people or athletes with health problems and also people with disabilities.

The Sports & Exercise Medicine & Health field includes the following topics:

• Disabilities
• Health & Fitness
• Physiotherapy
• Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
• Sports for special population

Biomechanics & Motor Control (BM)

Studies of human movement from a mechanical viewpoint (i.e., kinematics, kinetics), and research studying the neuromuscular aspects (i.e., EMG, coordination, motor control) influencing performance. Attention is drawn as well to the loading characteristics of different sports and exercises on the musculoskeletal system.

The Biomechanics & Motor Control& Motor Learning field includes the following topics:

• Biomechanics
• Motor Learning & Motor Control
• Neuromuscular Physiology

Physiology & Nutrition (PN)

Life science disciplines in a basic empirical biological science setting. Experimental models that explore and describe the acute and/or training adaptations to exercise and activity are welcomed, as are studies that address the fundamental mechanisms responsible for the beneficial and harmful effects of exercise and sport.

The Physiology & Nutrition field represents the following topics:

• Nutrition
• Physiology
• Sport Physiology

Conference format: Types of presentation: talk (15minutes), workshops (60minutes) in field of sport training, sport management, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, sports medicine, panel discussion (2hrs).

Languages: English, Romanian.

Publication: Selected papers will be published in the special issue of Journal of Sport and Kinetic Movement, indexing in EBSCO, ERIH plus, DOAJ, SCIPIO, CROSSREF (Journal info - Journal of Sport and Kinetic Movement).

Language of publication: English

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Abstract submission: 28 September 2025 → Extended: 17 October 2025 (see template on site)

Acceptance notification: 20 September 2025 → Extended: 20 October 2025

Full paper submission: 12 October 2025 → Extended: 9 November 2025

First draft of the conference programme: 21 October 2025

Final draft of the conference programme: 27 October 2025

Registration deadline: 20 October 2025

SUBMISSION

Abstract submission will be in according to abstract template.
Full paper - Selected papers will be published in the special issue of Journal of Sport and Kinetic Movement, indexing in EBSCO, ERIH plus, DOAJ, SCIPIO, CROSSREF.
One author could be only on 2 full papers, according to JSKAM rules.
Abstract and full paper will be submit only via email to address:conferencecraiova2025@yahoo.com

Please mention the topic of your submission.

The submission of the paper will be accompanied by proof of payment of the participation fee.

COMMITTES AND CHAIRS

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Honorary President - Prof. PhD. Cezar-Ionuț SPÎNU, Rector, University of Craiova, ROMANIA

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

• Dr. Hosung SO - President & CEO, IOHSK, Professor, Department of Kinesiology, California State University, San Bernardino, USA
• Prof.PhD. Toni ARNDT, The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, SWEDEN
• Prof. PhD. Rubén SÁNCHEZ-GÓMEZ, Nursing Department, Universidad, Complutense de Madrid, 28040, Madrid, Spain Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria, (IdISSC) Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, SPAIN
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Andrzej PIOTROWSKI, University of Gdansk, POLAND
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Monoem HADDAD, Qatar University, College of Sport Sciences, QATAR
• Prof. PhD. Michal WILK, Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, POLAND
• Prof. Dr. M. Fatih KARAHÜSEYINOĞLU - Fırat University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Psycho-Social Areas in Sports, Elazığ, TURKEY
• Lecturer Dr. Yalçın AYDIN - Malatya Turgut Özal University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Exercise and Sports Sciences,Malatya, TURKEY
• Prof. Dr. Umut CANLI - Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Üniversity, Sport Science Faculty, Tekirdağ, TURKEY
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Anna ZWIERZCHOWSKA, Department of Physical Education and Adapted Physical Activity, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, POLAND
• PhD, Prof. Michał KRZYSZTOFIK, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, POLAND
• Assoc.Prof.PhD.Sahreen ANWAR, Department of Physical Therapy, Lahore University of Biological and Applied Science, PAKISTAN
• Prof., PT, PhD. Uğur CAVLAK, Biruni University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul, TURKEY
• Senior, PT, PhD. Lecturer Ivan JURAK, Acting Head of Physiotherapy Study Programme, University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, CROATIA
• Dr. Med. PhD. Adrian LUPESCU, Henneberg-Kliniken-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH, Hildburghausen, GERMANY
• Prof. PhD.Hab Agnieszka JANKOWICZ SZYMANSKA, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow, Tarnow, POLAND
• Prof. PT, PhD. Nilufer CETISLI-KORKMAZ, Pamukkale University, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Denizli, Turkey

NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

• Prof. PhD. Marius STOICA, Rector, National University of Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD. Monica STĂNESCU, Vicerector, National University of Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD. Mircea DĂNOIU, Dean, University of Craiova, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD. Beatrice-Aurelia ABALAȘEI, Dean, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Iasi, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD. Alina-Daniela MOANȚĂ, President of the Senate, National University of Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD.M.D. Taina AVRAMESCU, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD. Virgil ENE-VOICULESCU, Naval Academy ”Mircea cel Bătrân”, Constanta, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD. Carmen ENE-VOICULESCU, “Ovidius” University, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Constanța, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD. Alin LARION, “Ovidius” University, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Constanta, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD. Leon GOMBOȘ, Dean, “Babeș-Bolyai” University, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Cluj-Napoca, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD. Ionel MELENCO, Dean, “Ovidius“ University, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Constanța, ROMANIA
• Prof.PhD Dana BĂDĂU, Vice-Dean, Transilvania University of Brasov, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Brașov, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD. Bogdan Constantin RAȚĂ, Vicerector, "Vasile Alecsandri" University Of Bacău, Faculty of Movement, Sports And Health Sciences, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Gabriel MAREȘ, Vice-Dean,"Vasile Alecsandri" University Of Bacău, Faculty of Movement, Sports And Health Sciences, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Constantin ȘUFARU, "Vasile Alecsandri" University Of Bacău, Faculty of Movement, Sports And Health Sciences, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Gabriela RAVEICA, "Vasile Alecsandri" University Of Bacău, Faculty of Movement, Sports And Health Sciences, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Mihai Adrian SAVA, Vice-Dean, "Vasile Alecsandri" University Of Bacău, Faculty of Movement, Sports And Health Sciences, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD., M.D. Mihaela ORAVITAN, West University Timisoara, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Timisoara, ROMANIA
• Ștefan Alecu, Department of Physical Education and Special Motricity, Transilvania University of Brașov
• Gheorghe Adrian Onea, Department of Physical Education and Special Motricity, Transilvania University of Brașov

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

• Prof. PhD. Germina-Alina COSMA, Director, University of Craiova, Doctoral School of Social Science and Humanities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD.M.D. Ligia RUSU, Director, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Dan Iulian ALEXE, Dean, "Vasile Alecsandri" University Of Bacău, Faculty of Movement, Sports And Health Sciences, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD. Cristian POPA, Director, Ovidius University of Constanța, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD. Mihai Răzvan BARBU University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Prof. PhD. Sorina CERNĂIANU University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc. prof. PhD. Costin NANU, Director, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Dumitru BARBU, Vice-Dean, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Aurora UNGUREANU-DOBRE, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Doru STOICA, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof. PhD. Constantin ALBINĂ, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof. PhD. Alina ALBINĂ, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof. PhD. Cătălin FORȚAN, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Gabriel MANGRA, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Luminița BRABIESCU CĂLINESCU, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof. Manuela BĂCĂNOIU, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Pprof. Mirela CĂLINA, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Mihai Marian DRAGOMIR, Vice-Dean, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Ilona ILINCA, Vice-Dean, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof. Eugenia ROȘULESCU, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof. Mihaela ZĂVĂLEANU, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof. Denisa ENESCU-BIERU, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Ana Maria VULPE, Vasile Alecsandri" University Of Bacău, Faculty of Movement, Sports And Health Sciences, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Nicolae Lucian VOINEA, Vasile Alecsandri" University Of Bacău, Faculty of Movement, Sports And Health Sciences, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Adina Camelia ȘLICARU, Vasile Alecsandri" University Of Bacău, Faculty of Movement, Sports And Health Sciences, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Alina Mihaela CRISTUȚĂ, Vasile Alecsandri" University Of Bacău, Faculty of Movement, Sports And Health Sciences, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Florin CAZAN, Vice-Dean, “Ovidius” University, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Constanța, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Adrian GEORGESCU, Vice-Dean, “Ovidius” University, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Constanța, ROMANIA
• Assoc.Prof.PhD. Damian PETCU, “Ovidius” University, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Constanța, ROMANIA
• Lecturer PhD. Daniel PĂSĂRIN, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Lecturer PhD. Roxana DUMITRU, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Lecturer PhD. Mirela SHAAO, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Lecturer PhD. Cătălin POPESCU, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Lecturer PhD. George IONESCU, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Lecturer PhD. Eva ILIE, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assist. Prof. PhD Andreea BUGA, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assist. Prof. PhD Andreea ALBINĂ, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assist. Prof. PhD Mihai RUSU, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assist. Prof. PhD Daniela BADEA, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assist. Prof. PhD. Michi GEAMBESA, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assist. Prof. PhD Alin BURILEANU, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assist. Prof. PhD Alexandru SIMION, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assist. Prof. Catalin POPA, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assist. Prof. Denisa PIELE, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Prof. dr. kt. Oana Bianca BUDEANCĂ-BABOLEA, School Center for Inclusive Education ”Sf. Vasile”, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assist. Prof. Andreea ROȘCA, University of Craiova, Department of Kinetotherapy and Sports Medicine, Craiova, ROMANIA
• Assist. Prof. Amalia BĂZĂVAN, University of Craiova, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, Craiova, ROMANIA

REGISTRATION

Conference Registration Fees

• First Author (1 paper): €150
  Includes full access to all conference activities and the official conference materials (including the conference map).
• Co-author (with physical attendance): €75
  Grants access to all conference activities.
• PhD Students: €75
  Includes access to all conference activities and the official conference materials (including the conference map).
• Undergraduate Students: €50
  Includes access to all conference activities and the official conference materials (including the conference map).
• Participants without a Paper: €75
  Includes access to all conference activities.
• Workshop-Only Participation (31 October 2025 - 1 November 2025) : 150 RON. Applicable to physiotherapist participants .
  The workshop will receive 8 EMC.
  Participants to workshop that wish to participate to social event on 31 October 2025 evening will pay 75 euro.

Full registration implies payment of the conference fee and submission of the registration form. The deadline for paying the fee and sending proof of payment by email is October 20, 2025. Please note that the participants who do not pay the conference fee by 20 October, 2025 will not be included in the final draft of the conference programme.

The fee covers the conference folder, the certificate of attendance, the refreshments during coffee breaks, the lunch on 31 October and the dinner on 31October, for one conference participant. If co-authors attend, each of them has to register.

The fees for the workshops will be pay separate according to the workshop registration. On field of physiotherapy the participants will receive EMC credits from Romanian College of Physiotherapy.

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