The National Centre “Exercise is Medicine – Greece”, a member of the global initiative “Exercise is Medicine®️”, is organizing the International Conference “Exercise is Medicine” in Athens, while the 2025 Exercise Is Medicine Europe Regional Meeting is tagged onto the Conference.

The Exercise is Medicine®️ was established by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) — the world’s leading scientific organization in sports medicine — in collaboration with the American Medical Association. Its mission is to promote physical activity as a vital pillar of health and to incorporate it into the national healthcare systems worldwide.

The Vision of the National Centre “Exercise is Medicine – Greece”

“Exercise is Medicine – Greece” is dedicated to recognizing and integrating physical activity as a scientifically documented intervention for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, regardless of gender, age, or socioeconomic status. It actively fosters collaboration between the medical community and certified exercise professionals, aiming to embed exercise into clinical practice for chronic diseases.

The Conference

Building on the success of the 1st National Conference with international participation (2024), this year’s pioneering and highly relevant International Conference will feature invited representatives of European National Centres “Exercise is Medicine”, institutional representatives of the Greek Government, and leading figures from a wide range of Exercise and Health Sciences, Education and Technology, in the context of fruitful interdisciplinary interactions and innovative collaborations.

Indicative themes of the Conference:

• Physical Activity as an Integral Part of Health Care
• Technology and Physical Activity Promotion
• Translating the Exercise is Medicine Model for Children and Adolescents
• Exercise Is Medicine for Active Ageing
• The Role of the Exercise Professional in Exercise is Medicine

The aim of the International Conference “Exercise is Medicine” is to highlight national and international strategies and best practices for the utilization of physical activity in Health and for its integration in Primary and Secondary Health Care systems, as well as in all levels of Education.

Date: 10-12 October 2025
Venue: Hellenic Olympic Committee Amphitheatre, Athens, Greece