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Physical Activity and Mental HealthMichel Probst, Attilio Carraro
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Attilio Carraro
Full Professor of Sport Pedagogy at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
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Sport PedagogyPhysical Activity PromotionExercise and Mental HealthAdapted Physical ActivitySedentary Behavior
About
Attilio Carraro is a Full Professor of Sport Pedagogy at the Faculty of Education of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy. He serves as the Deputy Dean for research and leads the MoMo|MoveMore lab. His academic career includes significant tenures at the University of Padua, where he previously served as an Associate Professor. He is a prominent figure in the field of sport and exercise sciences, with a research focus on physical activity promotion, particularly among adolescents and vulnerable populations, as well as the relationship between physical activity, fitness, and mental health. Beyond his university roles, Professor Carraro is actively involved in international academic leadership. He serves as the vice president of the Italian Society for Exercise and Sport Sciences (SISMeS) and is a board member of the Association Internationale des Écoles Supérieures d'Éducation Physique (AIESEP). He has contributed extensively to the literature on exercise and mental health, including co-editing the practice-oriented book 'Physical Activity and Mental Health'. His work emphasizes sustainable networks to combat sedentary behavior and promote active lifestyles across diverse communities.
Experience
Deputy Dean for Research
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano · Faculty of Education
2019 – present
Academic affiliations
Full Professor of Sport Pedagogy
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano · Faculty of Education
2019 – present
Associate Professor
University of Padua · Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology
2006 – 2019