The Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, has seven research groups focused on priority areas of sports, health and applied kinesiology. Their goal is to develop interdisciplinary research, strengthen project activities and transfer scientific knowledge into practice, with the active involvement of students and doctoral candidates. The research groups represent an important foundation for the further development of scientific excellence and international recognition of the Faculty.
- Longevity, Health & Sport Lab – focused on biological and chronological age, modern technologies in sports, selection and development of sports talents, and the connection between physical activity and longevity
- Kinesiological research of diving activities – studies the physiological responses and training effects of different forms of diving, with an emphasis on the validation of measuring instruments and safety in diving disciplines
- Analysis of the fitness demands of elite sports and their relationship to situational effectiveness and injury incidence – explores the physical and functional demands of different sports and injury risk factors for performance optimization and prevention
- Analysis of the success factors of athletes in racket sports and the health benefits of playing them – focused on multidimensional diagnostics of success and health effects of playing tennis, badminton and related sports
- Monitoring and management of stress in sports – deals with monitoring physiological and psychological manifestations of stress in athletes, coaches and referees in order to develop strategies for stress control and reduction
- Athletics and kinesiology development of children and young people – studies the development of fundamental motor skills and abilities and creates measuring instruments and models for assessing the sports performance of children and young people
- BIO-banding Classification in Sports – conducts research aimed at developing and implementing a system of biological classification of athletes ( bio-banding ) based on biological, rather than solely chronological, age; the group’s goal is to enable individualized training planning, more accurate selection, and reduce developmental inequalities among young athletes.