European College of Sport Science
Draft: European College of Sport Science
Introduction
The European College of Sport Science (ECSS) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion and application of multi- and interdisciplinary science in sport, exercise, physical activity, and health.[1] It was founded in 1995 in Nice, France,[2] and has been described as one of the major sport science associations in Europe.[3] Its office is currently based in Cologne, Germany.[4] In 2023, ECSS partnered with Wiley to publish the European Journal of Sport Science, described as ‘one of the preeminent multidisciplinary sport science journals’.[5]
Objective and purpose
The ECSS cooperates with non-European associations and sport scientists and has four core missions:[6]
- Disseminate high-quality, innovative science
- Empower the development of young scientists
- Build and retain an engaged ECSS community
- Develop partnerships within the private and public sectors
Membership
The organisation offers individual membership to create a European and worldwide network for scientific exchange and interaction. Members include researchers, academics, scientists, lecturers, coaches, and physiotherapists from areas such as biomechanics and motor control, physiology and nutrition, psychology, social sciences and humanities, sports and exercise medicine and health, and applied sports science.[7]
Structure
As a non-profit organisation, the ECSS has a charter detailing its name, domicile, status, purpose, and tasks.[8] Executive bodies, which serve on an honorary basis, include the General Assembly, the Executive Board, the President, and the Directorate. The ECSS Bye-Laws provide detailed regulations and guidelines on the formation and function of these bodies.[9]
Annual congresses
The ECSS organises an annual congress, held since 1996, which includes invited symposia and multi-, inter-, and mono-disciplinary sessions. The congress typically hosts around 3000 international sport scientists from academic and applied careers.[10]
Annual Congresses
| Year | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Nice | France |
| 1997 | Copenhagen | Denmark |
| 1998 | Manchester | United Kingdom |
| 1999 | Rome | Italy |
| 2000 | Jyväskylä | Finland |
| 2001 | Cologne | Germany |
| 2002 | Athens | Greece |
| 2003 | Salzburg | Austria |
| 2004 | Clermont-Ferrand | France |
| 2005 | Belgrade | Serbia |
| 2006 | Lausanne | Switzerland |
| 2007 | Jyväskylä | Finland |
| 2008 | Estoril | Portugal |
| 2009 | Oslo | Norway |
| 2010 | Antalya | Turkey |
| 2011 | Liverpool | United Kingdom |
| 2012 | Bruges | Belgium |
| 2013 | Barcelona | Spain |
| 2014 | Amsterdam | Netherlands |
| 2015 | Malmö | Sweden |
| 2016 | Vienna | Austria |
| 2017 | Metropolis Ruhr | Germany |
| 2018 | Dublin | Ireland |
| 2019 | Prague | Czech Republic |
| 2020 | Virtual | — |
| 2021 | Virtual | — |
| 2022 | Sevilla | Spain |
| 2023 | Paris | France |
| 2024 | Glasgow | United Kingdom |
| 2025 | Rimini | Italy |
| 2026 | Lausanne | Switzerland |
| 2027 | Manchester | United Kingdom |
| 2028 | Copenhagen | Denmark |
[11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]
Presidents
| Term | President | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2027–2029 | Prof. Andrew Jones | University of Exeter |
| 2025–2027 | Prof. Janice L. Thompson | University of Birmingham |
| 2023–2025 | Prof. Alexander Ferrauti | University of Bochum |
| 2021–2023 | Prof. Jørn Wulff Helge | University of Copenhagen |
| 2019–2021 | Prof. Erich Müller | University of Salzburg |
| 2017–2019 | Prof. Joan Duda | University of Birmingham |
| 2015–2017 | Prof. Tim Cable | Aspire Academy |
| 2013–2015 | Prof. Marco Narici | University of Nottingham |
| 2011–2013 | Prof. Sigmund Loland | Norwegian School of Sport Sciences |
| 2009–2011 | Prof. Hans Hoppeler | University of Bern |
| 2007–2009 | Prof. Albert Gollhofer | University of Freiburg |
| 2005–2007 | Prof. Erich Müller | University of Salzburg |
| 2003–2005 | Prof. Michael Kjaer | Bispebjerg Hospital |
| 2001–2003 | Prof. Paolo Parisi | IUSM Rome |
| 1999–2001 | Prof. Joachim Mester | German Sport University Cologne |
| 1997–1999 | Prof. Paavo V. Komi | University of Jyväskylä |
| 1995–1997 | Prof. Bengt Saltin | University of Copenhagen |
European Journal of Sport Science
The European Journal of Sport Science (EJSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the European College of Sport Science, listed in Medline and with an impact factor of 3.00 in 2025.[24][25] The journal publishes original research, review articles, and other scholarly contributions in sport and exercise science.[26]
References
- ↑ "European College of Sport Science (ECSS)". Exercise is Medicine Europe. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "European College of Sport Science". Union of International Associations. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Wiley and the European College of Sport Science Announce Partnership" (Press release). Wiley. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Contact ECSS". European College of Sport Science. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Wiley and the European College of Sport Science Announce Partnership". johnwiley2020news.q4web.com. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ↑ "Our Vision". European College of Sport Science. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "European College of Sport Science". DevelopmentAid. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "ECSS Charter". European College of Sport Science. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Bye-Laws". European College of Sport Science. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "ECSS 2016 Annual Congress". Wisepress. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "ECSS Congress Locations". European College of Sport Science. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "The European College of Sport Science (ECSS)". Sportsci. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "About the European College of Sport Science". STK Sport. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ Proceedings of the 5th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Olympic World Library. 2000. ISBN 978-951-790-156-7. Retrieved 19 September 2025. Search this book on
- ↑ "ECSS 2005 Annual Congress". Informationsdienst Wissenschaft. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "ECSS 2023 Annual Congress". HealthManagement. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "30th ECSS Annual Congress". International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "ECSS Lausanne 2026". LinkedIn. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Manchester to host ECSS 2027". Meet in Manchester. 2 April 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 "ECSS Boards". European College of Sport Science. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Janice L. Thompson". University of Birmingham. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Jørn Wulff Helge". University of Copenhagen. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Erich Müller". University of Salzburg. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "EJSS Journal". Taylor & Francis. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Journal Citation Reports 2025".
- ↑ "EJSS About". Retrieved 19 September 2025.
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