TimTeam
Tim koji spaja kineziologiju, psihologiju, sociologiju, biomedicinu i suvremenu tehnologiju u službi sporta, vrhunskih performansi, zdravlja i dugovječnosti.A team connecting kinesiology, psychology, sociology, biomedicine and contemporary technology in the service of sport, elite performance, health and longevity.

Voditelj istraživačke grupeGroup Leader
prof. dr. sc. Dražen Čular
Kineziološki fakultet, Sveučilište u SplituFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Split
Voditelj laboratorija te niza nacionalnih i međunarodnih projekata iz područja sportskih talenata, biološke dobi i dugovječnosti. Znanstveni interesi obuhvaćaju selekciju, razvoj i potporu talenata, sportsku izvedbu te primjenu suvremenih tehnologija u kineziologiji te unaprjeđenju i očuvanju zdravlja.
Head of the laboratory and of several national and international projects in the fields of sport talent, biological age and longevity. His research interests span the selection, development and support of talent, athletic performance, and the application of contemporary technologies in kinesiology and in improving and preserving health.
ObrazovanjeEducation
- Osnovnu školu završio u OŠ „Sućidar" u Splitu.Completed elementary education at "Sućidar" School in Split.
- 1989. maturirao u Tehničkom školskom centru „Mirko Dumanić".Graduated in 1989 from the Technical School Center "Mirko Dumanić".
- 1998. diplomirao na Fakultetu prirodoslovno-matematičkih znanosti i odgojnih područja Sveučilišta u Splitu.Obtained a degree in Physical Education in 1998 from the Faculty of PMZ and OP, University of Split.
- 1998. upisao poslijediplomski znanstveni studij na Fakultetu za fizičku kulturu Sveučilišta u Zagrebu.Enrolled in postgraduate scientific studies at the Faculty of Physical Culture, University of Zagreb, in 1998.
- 2011. obranio doktorsku disertaciju na Kineziološkom fakultetu Sveučilišta u Splitu.Defended his doctoral dissertation at the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, in 2011.
Stručne aktivnostiProfessional Activities
- 1993.–2019.: glavni trener i ispitivač za zvanja u Taekwondo klubu ST-kwan.1993–2019: Head Coach and Rank Examiner at Taekwondo Club ST-kwan.
- Od 1996.: rad na računalu i osnovno programiranje (izrada baza podataka – FileMaker).Since 1996: Proficient in computer operation and basic programming (database creation – FileMaker).
- Od 1998.: licencirani taekwondo trener i ispitivač Hrvatskog taekwondo saveza.Since 1998: Licensed Taekwondo Trainer and Examiner for the Croatian Taekwondo Federation.
- 2009.: licenca Hrvatskog badmintonskog saveza za stručni rad u badmintonu.2009: Certified by the Croatian Badminton Federation for professional work in badminton.
- 2005.–2015.: voditelj stručnog stožera Sportsko penjačkog kluba CAF – Split.2005–2015: Head of the Coaching Staff at Sports Climbing Club CAF – Split.
- Od 2005.: međunarodni taekwondo instruktor, nositelj crnog pojasa 5. dan.Since 2005: International Taekwondo Instructor, 5th dan black belt holder.
- 2005.: završena škola sportskog penjanja Hrvatskog planinarskog saveza.2005: Completed Sports Climbing School by the Croatian Mountaineering Association.
- 2005.–2012.: glavni trener Koturaljkaškog kluba Split.2005–2012: Head Coach at Roller Skating Club Split.
- 2005.–2006.: prvi izbornik juniorske reprezentacije Hrvatske u sportskom penjanju.2005–2006: First Head of the Youth National Sports Climbing Team of Croatia.
- 2006.: instruktor koturaljkanja Hrvatskog koturaljkaškog saveza.2006: Roller Skating Instructor for the Croatian Roller Skating Association.
- 2006.: ECDL – „European Computer Driving License" (potvrda računalne pismenosti).2006: ECDL – "European Computer Driving License" (computer proficiency certificate).
- 2006.: instruktor skijanja (međunarodna IVSS licenca Hrvatskog zbora učitelja i trenera skijanja).2006: Ski Instructor (International IVSS license from the Croatian Association of Ski Instructors and Coaches).
- 2011.–2012.: prvi izbornik hrvatske para-taekwondo reprezentacije (HTS / Hrvatski paraolimpijski odbor).2011–2012: First Selector for the Croatian Para-Taekwondo National Team (HTS / Croatian Paralympic Committee).
- 2014.: savjetnik za praćenje treniranosti reprezentacija Hrvatskog taekwondo saveza.2014: Advisor for Monitoring the Training of National Teams for the Croatian Taekwondo Federation.
- Od 2019.: član Nacionalnog vijeća za sport Republike Hrvatske.Since 2019: Member of the National Council for Sports of the Republic of Croatia.
Nastavne i znanstvene aktivnostiTeaching and Scientific Activities
- 1998.–1999.: vanjski suradnik na Zavodu za fizičku kulturu FPMZiOP; kolegiji: Metodika treninga taekwondoa, Analiza taekwondo sporta, Programiranje i kontrola treninga taekwondoa.1998–1999: External collaborator at the Institute for Physical Culture FPMZIOP; teaching: Methodology of Taekwondo Training, Analysis of Taekwondo Sport, Programming and Control of Taekwondo Training.
- 1998.–2000.: vanjski suradnik na Zavodu za fizičku kulturu PMF-a u Splitu; kolegiji: Kvantitativne metode, Judo i izborni kolegij Borenje.1998–2000: External collaborator at the Institute for Physical Culture PMF in Split; teaching: Quantitative Methods, Judo, and elective course Fighting.
- 2005.–2008.: vanjski suradnik Agencije za odgoj i obrazovanje RH (voditelj Županijskog stručnog vijeća za TZK).2005–2008: External collaborator at the Agency for Education of the Republic of Croatia (Head of the County Expert Council for Physical Education).
- 2006.: vanjski suradnik – asistent na Kineziološkom fakultetu; kolegij: Osnovne kineziološke transformacije.2006: External collaborator assistant at the Faculty of Kinesiology; teaching: Basic Kinesiological Transformations.
- 2006.–2009.: predavač – vanjski suradnik; kolegij: Kineziološka rekreacija na Filozofskom fakultetu u Splitu.2006–2009: Lecturer – External collaborator; teaching: Kinesiological Recreation at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split.
- 2000.–2008.: profesor TZK u Srednjoj školi „Jure Kaštelan" u Omišu.2000–2008: Physical Education teacher at Jure Kaštelan High School in Omiš.
- 2009.–2011.: viši predavač na Filozofskom fakultetu u Splitu; kolegiji: TZK i Kineziološka rekreacija (50%).2009–2011: Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split; teaching: Physical Education and Kinesiological Recreation (50%).
- 2009.–2011.: profesor TZK u OŠ „Visoka" (20% radnog vremena).2009–2011: Physical Education teacher at Visoka Elementary School (20% workload).
- 2011.: asistent na Kineziološkom fakultetu u Splitu iz područja društvenih znanosti (kineziološka rekreacija i sportska kineziologija).2011: Assistant at the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split for the scientific field of Social Sciences (Kinesiological Recreation and Sports Kinesiology).
- 2012.–2017.: docent na Kineziološkom fakultetu u Splitu (sportska kineziologija); kolegiji: Taekwondo, Borilački sportovi, Samoobrana, Cestovni sportovi na kotačima.2012–2017: Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split (Sports Kinesiology); teaching: Taekwondo, Martial Arts, Self-defense, Outdoor Wheel Sports.
- 2017.–2022.: izvanredni profesor na Kineziološkom fakultetu u Splitu; kolegiji: Borilački sportovi, Kineziološka rekreacija i Sistematska kineziologija.2017–2022: Associate Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split; teaching: Martial Arts, Kinesiological Recreation, and Systematic Kinesiology.
- Od 2022.: redoviti profesor na Kineziološkom fakultetu u Splitu (sportska kineziologija, kineziološka antropologija i sistematska kineziologija).Since 2022: Full Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split (Sports Kinesiology, Kinesiological Anthropology, and Systematic Kinesiology).
Trenutne nastavne aktivnostiCurrent Teaching Activities
- Sistematska kineziologija 1 (hrvatski i engleski) na sveučilišnom preddiplomskom studiju KIFST-a.Systematic Kinesiology 1 (Croatian and English) at the University Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split.
- Kolegiji: Metodika priprema, Pisanje i prijava znanstvenih projekata, Biohacking, Taekwondo i koturaljkanje (hrvatski i engleski) na sveučilišnom diplomskom studiju KIFST-a.Methodology of Preparation, Scientific Project Writing and Application, Biohacking, Taekwondo, and Roller Skating (Croatian and English) at the University Graduate Program.
- Kolegiji usmjereni na trenerski rad u taekwondou i sportskom penjanju na stručnom preddiplomskom studiju KIFST-a.Various courses aimed at sports coaching in Taekwondo and Sports Climbing at the Professional Undergraduate Program.
- Sportski sustavi te kolegiji o trenerskom radu u sportskom penjanju i taekwondou na specijalističkom diplomskom stručnom studiju kineziologije.Sports Systems and various subjects on Sports Climbing and Taekwondo coaching at the Specialist Graduate Program in Kinesiology.
- Kolegij: Metodologija znanstvenog istraživanja u kineziološkoj rekreaciji i fitnesu na doktorskom studiju KIFST-a.Methodology of Scientific Research in Kinesiological Recreation and Fitness at the Doctoral Program.
Institucijski doprinosi i funkcijeInstitutional Contributions and Functions
- Voditelj Radne skupine za ustroj i provedbu stručnih studija te komunikaciju s nacionalnim sportskim savezima (2012.).Head of the Working Group for the Organization and Implementation of Professional Studies and Communication with National Sports Associations (2012).
- Voditelj Odjela stručnih studija (2012.–2013.) i savjetnik dekana za razvoj i primjenu suvremenih tehnologija (2013.–2014.).Head of the Department of Professional Studies (2012–2013) and Advisor to the Dean for Development and Implementation of Modern Technologies (2013–2014).
- Koordinator usmjerenja Kineziološka rekreacija i fitnes na stručnom pred/diplomskom studiju KIFST-a.Coordinator of Kinesiological Recreation and Fitness Orientation at the Professional Undergraduate/Graduate Program, KIFST.
- Prodekan za poslovanje (2014.–2016. i 2016.–2018.).Vice Dean for Business (2014–2016 and 2016–2018).
- Predstojnik Instituta za kineziologiju KIFST-a (2015.–2018.).Head of the Institute of Kinesiology, KIFST (2015–2018).
- Ravnatelj Hrvatskog instituta za kineziologiju i sport (2017.–2021.).Director of the Croatian Institute for Kinesiology and Sport (2017–2021).
- Voditelj Laboratorija za primijenjenu fiziologiju, razvoj talenata, sportske sustave i istraživanje utjecaja tjelesne aktivnosti na zdravlje (2013.–2020.).Head of the Laboratory for Applied Physiology, Talent Development, Sports Systems, and Research on the Impact of Physical Activity on Health (2013–2020).
- Voditelj Cro Sport Talent Laba na KIFST-u (2021.–danas).Head of Cro Sport Talent Lab at KIFST (2021–present).
- Član Nacionalnog vijeća za sport (2019.–danas).Member of the National Council for Sports (2019–present).
- Predsjednik Upravnog vijeća Javne ustanove „Športski objekti" Split (2021.).President of the Governing Council of the Public Institution for Sports Facilities Split (2021).
- Sindikalni povjerenik Kineziološkog fakulteta u Splitu i član Časnog suda Nezavisnog sindikata znanosti i visokog obrazovanja (2022.–danas).Union Representative of the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split and Member of the Court of Honor of the Independent Union of Science and Higher Education (2022–present).
Strateški dokumentiStrategic documents
- Član Radne skupine Sveučilišta u Splitu za Strategiju razvoja urbane aglomeracije Split (2017.).Member of the University of Split's Working Group for the Development Strategy of Urban Agglomeration Split (2017).
- Predsjednik Povjerenstva za planiranje, izgradnju i opremanje KIFST-a (2015.–2018.).Chairman of the Committee for Planning, Construction, and Equipment of KIFST (2015–2018).
- Član Radnog tijela SDUŠ-a (Vlada RH) za Nacionalni program športa (2017.–2019.).Member of the Working Body of SDUŠ (Government of the Republic of Croatia) for the National Sports Program (2017–2019).
- Član Radnog tijela za pripremu dokumenata u području sporta za predsjedanje Hrvatske Vijećem EU-a (2019.–2020.).Member of the Working Body for the Preparation of Documents in the Field of Sports for Croatia's Presidency of the EU Council (2019–2020).
- Član Partnerskog vijeća za Strategiju razvoja Grada Splita do 2030. (2020.–danas).Member of the Partnership Council for the Development Strategy of the City of Split until 2030 (2020–present).
- Član Radne skupine za Plan razvoja Splitsko-dalmatinske županije u području znanosti, kulture i sporta (2020.–danas).Member of the Working Group for the Development Plan of Split-Dalmatia County in the Field of Science, Culture, and Sports (2020–present).
- Član Radne skupine Ministarstva turizma i sporta za analizu potreba i statusa stručnih kadrova u sportu (2021.–danas).Member of the Working Group of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports for the Analysis of Needs and Status of Professional Personnel in Sports (2021–present).
- Član Povjerenstva Nacionalnog vijeća za sport za mišljenja o programima osposobljavanja za stručni rad u sportu (2019.–danas).Member of the Commission of the National Council for Sports for Opinions on Programs for Qualification for Professional Work in Sports (2019–present).
Kompetitivni znanstveni projektiCompetitive Scientific Projects
- Voditelj projekta: Anaerobni kapaciteti u udaračkim borilačkim sportovima (2013.–2018.), UIP-2013-11-6524 (HRZZ).Project Leader: Anaerobic Capacities in Kicking Combat Sports (2013–2018), Project Code: UIP-2013-11-6524 (Croatian Science Foundation).
- Voditelj projekta: Biološka, kronološka i relativna dob u uspostavi hrvatskog sustava sportskih talenata (2020.–2025.), IP-2020-02-3366 (HRZZ).Project Leader: Biological, Chronological, and Relative Age in Establishing the Croatian Sports Talent System (2020–2025), Project Code: IP-2020-02-3366 (Croatian Science Foundation).
- Voditelj (mentor): Projekt razvoja karijera mladih istraživača – izobrazba novih doktora znanosti (2021.–2025.), DOK-2021-02-8613 (HRZZ).Project Leader (Mentor): Career Development Project for Young Researchers – Training of New PhD Holders (2021–2025), Project Code: DOK-2021-02-8613 (Croatian Science Foundation).
- Suradnik na projektu: Mjerenje motoričkih znanja u kineziologiji (2007.–2012.), 315-1773397-3333 (MZO RH).Collaborator on the Project: Measuring Motor Skills in Kinesiology (2007–2012), Project Code: 315-1773397-3333 (MZO-RH).
- Suradnik-istraživač: „Cloud-based Education for Creative Sport Talents (TALENT)" (101090147), Erasmus Sport+, Europska komisija (2023.–2025.).Collaborator-Researcher on the Project "Cloud-based Education for Creative Sport Talents (TALENT)" (101090147), Erasmus Sport+, European Commission (2023–2025).
Kompetitivni stručni projektiCompetitive Professional Projects
- Suradnik na projektu Sport against Violence and Exclusion (590711-EPP-1-2017-1-LT-SPO-SCP), Erasmus Sport+, EK (2017.–2020.).Collaborator on the Project Sport against Violence and Exclusion (590711-EPP-1-2017-1-LT-SPO-SCP), Erasmus Sport+, European Commission (2017–2020).
- Regionalni centar za razvoj poduzetničkih kompetencija zemalja jugoistočne Europe (SEECEL), EU fondovi, suradnik (2014.–2015.).Regional Center for the Development of Entrepreneurial Competencies of Southeast European Countries (SEECEL), EU Funds, collaborator (2014–2015).
- Voditelj projekta Ministarstva turizma i sporta „Vježbajmo doma gdje god bili" (2021.).Project Leader for the Ministry of Tourism and Sports "Let's Exercise at Home No Matter Where You Are" (2021).
- Suradnik na projektu „Živi sport" (2021.) (UP.02.1.2.01.0019).Collaborator on the Project "Live Sport" (2021) (UP.02.1.2.01.0019).
- Suradnik na projektu unaprjeđenja usluga ranog i predškolskog odgoja i obrazovanja DV Cvrčak (Solin, Klis, Muć, Dugopolje), OP Učinkoviti ljudski potencijali 2014.–2020. (UP.02.2.2.08.0012).Collaborator on the Project "Improving Early Preschool Education Services and Education DV Cvrčak (Solin, Klis, Muć, Dugopolje)," Operational Program Efficient Human Resources 2014–2020 (UP.02.2.2.08.0012).
- Suradnik na projektu „Teniski sport za mlade" 2020. (UP.02.1.2.01.0009).Collaborator on the Project "Tennis Sport for Youth" 2020 (UP.02.1.2.01.0009).
- Voditelj projekta MTS-a: organizacija međunarodne konferencije „Strateški pristup i upravljanje razvojem sporta" (2019.).Project Leader for the Ministry of Tourism and Sports: Organization of the International Conference Strategic Approach and Management of Sports Development (2019).
- Voditelj projekta MTS-a: organizacija međunarodne konferencije „Talenti i dvojne karijere u sportu" (2018.).Project Leader for the Ministry of Tourism and Sports: Organization of the International Conference Talents and Dual Careers in Sports (2018).
- Voditelj programa MZOŠ-a „Otvorena škola" – ljetne i zimske škole koturaljkanja i sportskog penjanja za učenike osnovnih škola (2006.–2009.).Project Leader of the MZOŠ "Open School" Sports Program – summer and winter schools of Roller Skating and Sports Climbing for elementary school students (2006–2009).
- Voditelj programa MZOŠ-a iz izvanškolskog odgoja: škole i lige osnovnih škola u sportskom penjanju i koturaljkanju te edukacija stručnih kadrova u SDŽ-u (2006.).Project Leader of the MZOŠ extracurricular program: schools and elementary-school leagues in Sports Climbing and Roller Skating and education of professional staff in Split-Dalmatia County (2006).
- Voditelj projekta Instituta za kineziologiju i sport, sufinanciran od Grada Splita – „Vježbanjem u starosti do druge mladosti" (2007.).Project Leader of the Institute of Kinesiology and Sports, co-financed by the Social Welfare Service of the City of Split – "Exercise in Old Age for a Second Youth" (2007).
- Voditelj pilot-projekta EOC-a, HOO-a i HŠSS-a u OŠ „Visoka" – „Get up & go" (Olimpijski NE debljini, 2008.).Project Leader of the Pilot Project of the European Olympic Committee, Croatian Olympic Committee, and Croatian Sports Association at Visoka Elementary School – "Get up & go" (Olympic NO to Obesity, 2008).
- Voditelj projekta Sportskih novosti, Podravke i HŠSS-a u OŠ „Visoka" – „Čokolino petoboj" (2008.).Project Leader of Sports News, Podravka, and Croatian Sports Association at Visoka Elementary School – "Čokolino Pentathlon" (2008).
- Voditelj programa MZOŠ-a – ljetna škola / sportski kamp „Omiški gusari" (2009.).Project Leader of the MZOŠ program – Summer School / Sports Camp "Omiški Pirates" (2009).
Sveučilišni udžbenici i uredničke knjigeUniversity Textbooks and Edited Books
- Čular, D., Padulo, J., Sporiš, G. (2020). How to Prepare, Write and Publish a Scientific Article in Kinesiology and Sport (udžbenik). Sveučilište u Splitu, Kineziološki fakultet.Čular, D., Padulo, J., Sporiš, G. (2020). How to Prepare, Write and Publish a Scientific Article in Kinesiology and Sport (Textbook). University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology.
- Čular, D., Šamija, K., Sporiš, G. How to Prepare, Write and Publish a Scientific Article in Kinesiology and Sport (udžbenik). Čular, D.; Šamija, K.; Kezić, A. (ur.). Sveučilište u Splitu, Kineziološki fakultet, 2017.Čular, D., Šamija, K., Sporiš, G. How to Prepare, Write and Publish a Scientific Article in Kinesiology and Sport (Textbook). Čular, D.; Šamija, K.; Kezić, A. (Eds.). University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, 2017.
- Milavić, B., Grgantov, Z., Kuvačić, G., Matošić, D., Gutović, T., Kezić, A., Čular, D., Miletić, Đ. Sport against Violence and Exclusion (udžbenik). Kezić, A.; Čular, D.; Miletić, Đ. (ur.). Sveučilište u Splitu, Kineziološki fakultet.Milavić, B., Grgantov, Z., Kuvačić, G., Matošić, D., Gutović, T., Kezić, A., Čular, D., Miletić, Đ. Sport against Violence and Exclusion (Textbook). Kezić, A.; Čular, D.; Miletić, Đ. (Eds.). University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology.
- Jurko, D., Čular, D., Sporiš, G., Badrić, M. Osnove kineziologije (udžbenik). Krstulović, S.; Miletić, A. (ur.). Sportska knjiga, Zagreb, 2015.Jurko, D., Čular, D., Sporiš, G., Badrić, M. Fundamentals of Kinesiology (Textbook). Krstulović, S.; Miletić, A. (Eds.). Sports Book, Zagreb, 2015.
- Miletić, Đ. (2007). Estetska gibanja. Čular, D. (ur.). Citius-Altius-Fortius, Split.Miletić, Đ. (2007). Aesthetic Movements. Čular, D. (Ed.). Citius-Altius-Fortius, Split.
- Suradnik na monografiji Kineziološkog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Splitu: „Šezdeset akademskih godina splitske kineziološke priče" (2013.).Collaborator in the Creation of the Monograph of the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split: Sixty Academic Years of Split's Kinesiology Story (2013).
- Čular, D. Anaerobic Capacities in Kicking Combat Sports (na engleskom), znanstvena knjiga međunarodnog izdavača Nova Science Publishers, USA, NY (2017.).Čular, D. Anaerobic Capacities in Kicking Combat Sports, in the scientific book of the international publisher Nova Science Publishers, USA, NY (2017).
- Glavni urednik znanstveno-stručnog priloga HIKS-a u DL Slobodna Dalmacija „(P)okrenimo se prema zdravlju" (2017.).Editor-in-Chief of the scientific-professional supplement HIKS in DL Slobodna Dalmacija, "(P)okrenimo se prema zdravlju" (2017).
Mentorstva i komentorstva doktorskih disertacijaMentorships and Co-mentorships of Doctoral Dissertations
- Tea Bešlija (2018.), „Novi model kategorizacije sportaša u udaračkim borilačkim sportovima", Sveučilište u Splitu, Kineziološki fakultet.Tea Bešlija (2018), New Model of Categorization of Athletes in Striking Combat Sports, University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology.
Organizacija znanstvenih i stručnih događanjaOrganization of Scientific and Professional Events
- Predsjednik Organizacijskog odbora međunarodne konferencije „Strateški pristup i upravljanje razvojem sporta" (2019.).President of the Organizing Committee of the International Conference Strategic Approach and Management of Sports Development (2019).
- Predsjednik Organizacijskog odbora međunarodne konferencije „Talenti i dvojne karijere u sportu" (2018.).President of the Organizing Committee of the International Conference Talents and Dual Careers in Sports (2018).
- Predsjednik Organizacijskog odbora znanstveno-stručnog događanja „3. Dani kineziologije, zdravlja i sporta" u Splitu (13.10.–29.12.2017.).President of the Organizing Committee of the scientific-professional event 3rd Days of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport in Split (13.10.–29.12.2017).
- Član Organizacijskog odbora 1. zdravstvene konferencije „Tjelesna aktivnost i javno zdravlje" (Split, 13.–14.10.2017.).Member of the Organizing Committee of the 1st Health Conference Physical Activity and Public Health (Split, 13–14.10.2017).
- Član Organizacijskog odbora 6. međunarodnog znanstvenog kongresa „Suvremena kineziologija" (Split, 29.–30.8.2017.).Member of the Organizing Committee of the 6th International Scientific Congress "Contemporary Kinesiology" (Split, 29–30.8.2017).
- Član Organizacijskog odbora 2. međunarodnog kongresa sportskog turizma, Makarska 11.–12.11.2016.Member of the Organizing Committee of the 2nd International Congress of Sports Tourism, Makarska 11–12.11.2016.
- Član Organizacijskog odbora 4. međunarodnog znanstvenog kongresa „Suvremena kineziologija" (Split, 24.–26.8.2012.).Member of the Organizing Committee of the 4th International Scientific Congress "Contemporary Kinesiology" (Split, 24–26.8.2012).
- Predsjednik Organizacijskog odbora 5. međunarodnog znanstvenog kongresa „Suvremena kineziologija" (Split, 28.–31.8.2015.).President of the Organizing Committee of the 5th International Scientific Congress "Contemporary Kinesiology" (Split, 28–31.8.2015).
Inicijative za osnivanje odjela, instituta, laboratorija, referentnih centara i sl.Initiatives for Establishing Departments, Institutes, Laboratories, Referral Centers, etc.
- Hrvatski institut za kineziologiju i sport (2016.).Croatian Institute for Kinesiology and Sport (2016).
- Institut za kineziologiju pri Kineziološkom fakultetu u Splitu.Institute of Kinesiology at the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split.
- Laboratorij za udaračke borilačke sportove, financiran u okviru uspostavnog istraživačkog projekta (br. 6524) HRZZ-a (voditelj od 15.6.2014.).Laboratory for Kicking Combat Sports, financed within the establishment research project (No: 6524) by the Croatian Science Foundation (Head since 15 June 2014).
- Odjel stručnih studija pri Kineziološkom fakultetu u Splitu (prvi voditelj 2012.–2013.).Department of Professional Studies at the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split (first Head 2012–2013).
- Znanstveno-sportsko društvo Citius-Altius-Fortius.Scientific-Sports Society Citius-Altius-Fortius.
- Alumni KIF Split – Udruga diplomiranih studenata Kineziološkog fakulteta u Splitu.Alumni KIF Split — Association of Graduates of the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split.
- Cro Sport Talent Laboratorij, financiran u okviru uspostavnog istraživačkog projekta (br. 3366) HRZZ-a (voditelj od 17.1.2021.).Cro Sport Talent Laboratory, financed within the establishment research project (No: 3366) by the Croatian Science Foundation (Head since 17 January 2021).
Nagrade i priznanjaAwards and Recognitions
- Međunarodna nagrada za izvrsnost u visokoškolskoj nastavi („PROFFORMANCE" 2021./22.).International Higher Education Teaching Excellence Award ("PROFFORMANCE" 2021/22).
- Nacionalna nagrada za izvrsnost u visokoškolskoj nastavi „Best of Croatia" („PROFFORMANCE" 2021./22.).National Higher Education Teaching Excellence Prize "Best of Croatia" ("PROFFORMANCE" 2021/22).
- Četiri nominacije za državnu nagradu za znanost od Fakultetskog vijeća KIFST-a (2015., 2017., 2018., 2021.).Four nominations for the state science award by the Faculty Council of KIFST (2015, 2017, 2018, 2021).
- Nagrada Sveučilišta u Splitu za znanost (2018.).Science Award from the University of Split (2018).
- Priznanje Ministarstva kulture i sporta Izraela za doprinos suradnji u području znanosti i sporta (2018.).Recognition by the Ministry of Culture & Sport of Israel for contributions to cooperation in the field of science and sports (2018).
- Priznanje Hrvatskog taekwondo saveza: Medalja časti za doprinos razvoju taekwondo sporta (2018.).Recognition by the Croatian Taekwondo Federation: Medal of Honor for contributions to the development of taekwondo sport (2018).
- Priznanje Sveučilišta u Splitu za osobni doprinos Strategiji urbane aglomeracije Split (2017.).Recognition by the University of Split for personal contributions to the Strategy of Urban Agglomeration Split (2017).
- Priznanje za doprinos razvoju taekwondoa – uvršten u World Taekwondo Hall of Fame (2015.).Recognition for contributions to the development of Taekwondo, inducted into the World Taekwondo Hall of Fame (2015).
- Priznanje za značajan doprinos razvoju borilačkih vještina – uvršten u Atrium Hall of Fame borilačkih vještina (2014.).Recognition for significant contributions to the development of martial arts, inducted into the Atrium Hall of Fame of Martial Arts (2014).
- Priznanje za postignuća na Olimpijskim igrama u Londonu 2012. i doprinos promociji KIFST-a (2012.).Recognition for achievements at the 2012 London Olympics and contributions to promoting KIFST (2012).
- Priznanje Europskog budo vijeća za doprinos edukaciji i razvoju borilačkih vještina (2007.).Recognition by the European Budo Council for contributions to the education and development of martial arts (2007).
- Spomen-medalja Domovinskog rata 1990.–1992.Homeland War Memorial Medal 1990–1992.
ČlanstvaMemberships
- 2012.–2019.: član Skupštine Hrvatskog olimpijskog odbora.2012–2019: Member of the Assembly of the Croatian Olympic Committee.
- Od 2011.: član Alumni udruge Kineziološkog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Splitu.Since 2011: Member of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split.
- Od 2011. (uz manje prekide): član Izvršnog odbora Splitskog sportskog saveza.Since 2011 (with minor interruptions): Member of the Executive Board of the Split Sports Association.
- Od 2007.: član Izvršnog odbora Komisije za sportsko penjanje Hrvatskog planinarskog saveza.Since 2007: Member of the Executive Board of the Commission for Sports Climbing of the Croatian Mountaineering Association.
- Od 2006.: član Hrvatskog zbora učitelja i trenera skijanja.Since 2006: Member of the Croatian Association of Ski Instructors and Coaches.
- Od 2000.: član Društva kineziologa Split.Since 2000: Member of the Society of Kinesiologists Split.
- Od 1998.: član Znanstveno-sportskog društva Citius-Altius-Fortius.Since 1998: Member of the Scientific-Sports Society Citius-Altius-Fortius.
- Od 1998.: član Skupštine Zajednice sportova i sportskih udruga Splitsko-dalmatinske županije.Since 1998: Member of the Assembly of the Community of Sports and Associations of Split-Dalmatia County.
- Od 1998.: član Skupštine Splitskog sportskog saveza.Since 1998: Member of the Assembly of the Split Sports Association.
Međunarodni članovi timaInternational team members
Uz temeljni tim Sveučilišta u Splitu, članovi tima su i istraživači iz vodećih međunarodnih institucija.
Alongside the core University of Split team, the team also includes researchers from leading international institutions.
Istraživači laboratorijaLab researchers
Ljudi iza istraživanjaThe people behind the research
Zajedno istražujemo talent i dugovječnostResearching talent and longevity together
Istraživačka grupa djeluje pri Kineziološkom fakultetu Sveučilišta u Splitu (KIFST).
The research group operates at the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split (KIFST).