#BeActive – EU Week of Sport at Trinity

Posted on: 09 September 2015

As part of the EU Week of Sport, #BeActive, Trinity Sport is offering free classes to all students, staff and public members. Trinity is participating in the event, which runs from 7th to 13th September in association with the European Network of Academic Sports Services (ENAS).

“Engagement in sport and physical activity is at an all-time low 59% of Europeans never or seldom exercise or play sport according to the Eurobarometer”, states Head of Sport at Trinity and ENAS President, Michelle Tanner. “Participation in sport and physical activity is stagnating, and in some EU Member States, even declining. It’s not just people’s health and well-being that suffers, it’s our society and economy as a whole. Increased spending on health care, a loss of productivity in the workplace and reduced employability are just a few of the negative knock-on effects.”

“The European Week of Sport aims to promote sport and physical activity across Europe,” explains Michelle. “The week is for everyone, regardless of age, background or fitness level. With a focus on grassroots initiatives, it will inspire Europeans to #BeActive on a regular basis and create opportunities in people’s everyday lives to exercise more.”

June 2015 marked an important point for both the European Commission and European Network of Academic Sports Services when a formal agreement was signed by European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, Tibor Navracsics and ENAS President and Head of Sport at Trinity College Dublin, Michelle Tanner. The partnership established both an intent and commitment from the EC towards European Higher Education Institutions and further funding for student sport.  ENAS is a proud partner of the European Week of Sport. Read more about it here

Trinity Sport encourages all members of the Univerisity’s community to promote and get involved in events. For more information on the events, and how to get involved please click here.