THiNK Active Mission
“To champion a fundamental transformation in the way in which policy makers and the public perceive the value and contribution of the fitness and physical activity sector to social and economic outcomes”.
THiNK Active aims to connect its coming research outcomes and evidence into practical applications of advanced knowledge, transforming and evolving the overall sector current professional practice.
The structured and reliable dissemination of our value and impact will make THiNKactive the biggest and strongest asset for the whole fitness and physical activity sector, by closing the GAP between evidence and real-life impact for each of the stakeholders serving the public in our world.
THiNK Active Team
Prof. Alfonso Jimenez
Head of THiNKactive,
Research Centre for Sport Sciences, King Juan Carlos University (Spain)
Dr. Ines Nieto
Senior Research Fellow, King Juan Carlos University
(Spain)
THiNK Active Scientific Advisory Board
The journey building up our visibility and credibility is moving forward with a key milestone, the establishment of an independent Scientific Advisory Board, named THiNKactive Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The SAB brings together a pool of academic and industry experts with credibility, visibility and interest in our research development and its impact in society.
SAB Chair:
Prof. Larissa Davies
Sheffield Hallam University
(UK)
Academic/Research-based members:
Prof. Daniela Caporossi
Università di Roma Foro Italico (Italy)
Prof. Paolo Caserotti
University of Southern Denmark
(Denmark)
Prof. Gary Liguori
University of West Florida
(United States)
Dr. Lindsey J. Reece
University of Sydney and Australian Sports Commission (Australia)
Ass. Prof. Anna Szumilewicz
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport (Poland)
Prof. Willem van Mechelen
Vrije University
(Netherlands)
Dr. Matthew Wade
Head of Research
ukactive Research Institute (UK)
Industry-based members:
Dr. Steve Mann
4Global
(UK)
Prof. Niels Nagel
DIFV
(Germany)
Dr. Silvano Zanuso
Wellness Foundation & Technogym, Research Department (Italy)
Secretary
Dr. Xian Mayo
Research Centre for Sport Sciences, King Juan Carlos University (Spain)
Observer
Julian Berriman
EuropeActive Professional Standards Committee (Belgium)
THiNK Active Publications
Understanding the social and economic value of an incredible industry… a THiNK Active report
JIMENEZ, A., NIETO, I., MAYO, X., REECE, L., DAVIES, L.
EuropeActive, Brussels, April 2023.
SafeACTiVE Study #2: An independent assessment of COVID-19 cases reported in fitness clubs and leisure facilities across Europe: a THINK active report
JIMENEZ, A., MAYO, X., LOPEZ-VALENCIANO, A., DALTON, C., DEL VILLAR, F. LUQUE, A., BROUGHTON, L., WADE, M., SHAKESPEARE, J., COPELAND, R.J.
EuropeActive, Brussels, v.1.1. 16th December, 2021
An independent assessment of COVID-19 cases reported in fitness clubs and leisure facilities across Europe: a THINK active report
JIMENEZ, A., MAYO, X., LOPEZ-VALENCIANO, A., DALTON, C., DEL VILLAR, F. LUQUE, A., BROUGHTON, L., WADE, M., SHAKESPEARE, J., COPELAND, R.J.
EuropeActive, Brussels, v.1.1. 17th December, 2020
The positive impact of physical activity and exercise on immune function; The critical prevention and recovery tool to fight a second wave of COVID-19
JIMENEZ, A., MAYO, X., COPELAND, R.J.
EuropeActive THINK active, Brussels, 2020.
The Economic and Social Impact of promoting active living after the COVID-19 crisis. The role, value and impact of a proactive and responsible health and fitness industry”
JIMENEZ, A., MAYO, X., COPELAND, R.J.
EuropeActive, Brussels, June 2020
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