The Swiss Federal Institute of Sports Magglingen (SFISM) is one of Switzerland’s leading training and further education institutions for sport. It offers full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes and additional part-time studies. The study programmes in Magglingen provide basic knowledge at Bachelor’s level and specialised knowledge at Master’s level in various sports science disciplines. There is a strong focus on the practical skills needed for a range of sports-based activities and career paths. The SFISM also conducts application-based research and development in the field of sports, providing services to the next generation of top-class sportsmen and women. As a university of applied sciences, the SFISM is affiliated to the BFH and part of the Federal Office of Sport FOSPO; it forms an important part of the Magglingen umbrella organisation covering sports policy, sports promotion and sports science in Switzerland.

SFISM is a beneficiary of the project with responsibilities to host the fifth (last) project meeting in June 2020 and to collaborate with SNPEA for the Swiss and Europe-wide data, outputs and dissemination. SFISM’s Scientific Advisor UD. Rose-Marie Repond is the partner coordinator and researcher.