Danguole Satkunskiene

Lithuanian Sports University (LSU), founded in 1934, is a specialized public higher education institution that has developed its unique traditions in sport, leisure, and health sciences. With its mission to contribute to the sustainable development of society through international-level research and academic excellence, LSU is known as a leading academic and research Centre in sports science in the Baltic Sea region. LSU offers study programs at all three-study cycles, mainly in sport science, where studies, research and practice are closely interconnected. Among the LSU graduates, there are many distinguished scientists, world-renowned coaches, famous athletes, and prominent public figures (https://www.lsu.lt/en/about university/). The university has around 1500 students and 200 teaching and research staff members. LSU has over 80 international partnerships with universities and higher education institutions in Europe and beyond it.