USSIC 2025
Welcome to the page dedicated to the Fourth Edition 2025 of the UNICA SPORT SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE. Here you will find a summary of the past edition of the Conference. The event welcomed approximately 300 researchers and students from 11 countries, featured 10 world-renowned Invited Speakers, 10 Session Chairs, and more than 30 scientific contributions. It represented a highly significant international platform for disseminating the latest scientific knowledge in the fields of exercise and sports sciences.
Scientific Programme
The Fourth Edition 2025 of the Unica Sport Science International Conference (USSIC) offered a rich, diverse, and high-level scientific programme, confirming the conference as an international reference point in the field of sport and exercise science. The programme was structured around plenary sessions and specialist workshops, designed to foster scientific excellence and active participant engagement.
Prestigious international speakers from 13 countries, including the USA and South Africa, contributed to the scientific programme, sharing cutting-edge research findings, applied experiences, and innovative perspectives. Their contributions covered a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from exercise physiology and performance optimization to physical activity for health, prevention, rehabilitation, and adapted exercise, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary sport science.
Plenary sessions provided authoritative overviews of emerging trends and critical challenges in the field, stimulating discussion and inspiring new research directions. The workshops complemented these lectures by offering interactive and applied formats, encouraging dialogue between speakers and attendees and facilitating the translation of scientific evidence into practical and professional contexts.
The international and multicultural composition of the scientific programme fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas, methodologies, and experiences, strengthening global collaboration and scientific networking. Overall, the 2025 Scientific Programme exemplified USSIC’s commitment to scientific rigor, innovation, and international cooperation, contributing to the advancement of sport science research and practice at both academic and applied levels.
Genetic Symposium
The Genetic Symposium on Athletic Performance and Musculoskeletal Injuries represents an unmissable annual appointment within the scientific framework of the Unica Sport Science International Conference (USSIC), bringing together some of the world’s leading scientists in exercise and sport genetics. This symposium has become a recognized international forum for high-level scientific exchange, attracting experts who are shaping the present and future of genetically informed sport science.
Through this annual symposium, internationally renowned researchers from across the globe share and critically discuss the latest advances in exercise genomics and musculoskeletal injury genetics, offering state-of-the-art insights into how genetic variability influences athletic performance, training adaptations, recovery processes, and injury susceptibility. The high scientific caliber of the invited speakers ensures rigorous discussion and continuous updating on methodological, technological, and ethical developments in the field.
Beyond presenting current evidence, the Genetic Symposium plays a strategic role in outlining future perspectives of genetically informed training to optimize performance while reducing the risk of injury through more precise, individualized exercise prescription. By fostering dialogue between basic science and applied practice, the symposium contributes to the translation of genetic research into realistic and responsible applications for athletes, practitioners, and clinicians.
As a cornerstone of USSIC’s scientific identity, the annual Genetic Symposium strengthens international collaboration, inspires new research directions, and confirms itself as a must-attend event for scientists and professionals interested in the future of personalized and precision approaches to sport and exercise sciences.
Poster session and Workshops
During the previous edition of the Unica Sport Science International Conference (USSIC), the poster session and workshops played a central role in fostering scientific exchange, discussion, and hands-on learning, reinforcing the conference’s applied and interactive spirit.
The poster session provided an open and dynamic forum where researchers, early-career scientists, and students presented original research findings across multiple domains of sport and exercise science. This format encouraged direct dialogue between authors and attendees, stimulating critical discussion, methodological exchange, and the development of new collaborations. Posters covered a wide range of topics, from performance analysis and exercise physiology to health-oriented physical activity and applied sport science, complementing the content of plenary lectures and workshops.
Alongside the poster session, a flagship specialist workshop was dedicated to the sports academies of the Forte Village Resort, internationally recognized as a model of excellence for high-level sport development and integrated training environments. The workshop focused on the organizational, methodological, and scientific principles underpinning the Forte Village sports academies, highlighting their multidisciplinary approach to performance, health, and athlete development.
Participants explored how technical training, physical preparation, recovery strategies, and lifestyle factors are systematically integrated within a world-class resort setting to support athletes across different ages and performance levels. The workshop was coordinated by Angelo Giannuzzi, who guided attendees through both theoretical insights and applied examples drawn directly from the Forte Village experience. Interactive discussions and case-based analyses allowed participants to critically examine how sport science research can be effectively translated into daily practice through appropriate infrastructure, staff integration, and long-term planning.
Together, the poster session and workshops represented a unique opportunity to connect research and application, reinforcing USSIC’s commitment to bridging science, practice, and innovation. These sessions offered participants valuable inspiration and practical insights for the development of elite and youth sport programs, while strengthening scientific dialogue and collaboration within an international and multidisciplinary context.
Conference Venues
The fourth edition of the Unica Sport Science International Conference (USSIC) took place in a selection of venues that perfectly combined academic excellence, cultural heritage, and high-level sport environments.
The University of Cagliari, the inaugural venue of the Congress, provided a rigorous academic setting ideally suited for scientific discussion, plenary lectures, and knowledge exchange. Its modern facilities and strong connection with research and education created an optimal environment for high-quality scientific engagement.
The beautiful city of Cagliari offered an inspiring urban backdrop, enriching the conference experience with its historical landmarks, Mediterranean atmosphere, and vibrant cultural life, fostering informal interactions and networking among participants.
Finally, the exclusive Forte Village Resort represented a unique and prestigious setting, seamlessly integrating sport, wellness, and high-performance environments. This venue highlighted the strong link between sport science, applied practice, and elite training contexts, further enhancing the multidisciplinary and experiential character of USSIC.
Together, these venues contributed to making the fourth edition of USSIC a memorable and well-balanced event, where science, territory, and innovation came together to create an engaging and internationally attractive conference experience.
Networking
Meeting colleagues from all over the world during the events organized by the USSIC team has been a truly memorable and enriching experience. USSIC 2025 offers a unique environment where researchers, academics, practitioners, and early-career scientists can connect beyond formal sessions, fostering meaningful professional relationships grounded in shared scientific interests.
Through symposia, workshops, and informal networking moments, participants have the opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss emerging research trends, explore interdisciplinary collaborations, and initiate international projects.
More than a conference, USSIC 2025 serves as a global meeting point for the sport science community, strengthening academic networks, promoting cross-cultural exchange, and laying the foundations for future research partnerships, joint publications, and mobility opportunities
