Exercise is Medicine® On Campus – European University Cyprus

May 12–16, 2025

 European University Cyprus is one of the official partners of Exercise is Medicine® Cyprus and is actively involved in the first official initiative of the program in Cyprus. Exercise is Medicine® is a global initiative with members in all continents that aims to promote physical activity and exercise as a key tool for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and to integrate them into the healthcare systems.

In this framework, European University Cyprus organized the Exercise is Medicine On Campus Week from 12 to 16 May 2025 with various activities aimed at raising awareness among the university community and the public about the importance of physical activity for health. In particular, informative presentations were held for the students of the Physical Education and Sports Science and Medicine programs about the role of exercise in the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Informational posters were displayed on campus with quotes encouraging physical activity in daily life and recommendations from the World Health Organization on physical activity. In addition, a questionnaire will be distributed as part of a national survey to assess the level of physical activity among adults in Cyprus, looking at factors such as age, gender and other demographic characteristics.

Exercise is Medicine® Cyprus aims to strengthen ongoing efforts to promote physical activity and exercise as essential elements of public health. Through education, the collaboration of healthcare professionals and the cultivation of a culture of lifelong physical activity, Exercise is Medicine® Cyprus aims to make a meaningful contribution to improving the quality of life of the population.

The activities at the European College Cyprus are coordinated by Dr. Tryfonos, Dr. Alexopoulos, Dr. Theodorou and a team of fourth year Physical Education and Sport Science students 

More information:
Dr. Andrea Tryfonos – [email protected]