In the 1990s until 2013, there was a decline in the development of physical education in Albania, which resulted in obesity and substance abuse among schoolchildren.
In 2014, the Albanian School Sports Federation implemented a new theoretical and practical platform for physical education professionals and created it for students (aged 6-18) enrolled in the pre-university education system.
The Sejm adopted the Sports Act (No. 79/2017) and physical education was increased to three hours a week.
The new measurements resulted in a significant reduction in obesity among all students, and most importantly, they brought back smiles and joy. Currently, Albania is experiencing a significant increase in physical activity among its citizens.
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The honorary president of the Albanian School Sports Federation is Mr. Rauf Dimraj, who is also one of the leading forces in implementing a new science-based strategy for the development of physical activity among pre-university youth. The platform focuses on the healthy, functional and structural development of children aged 3-6, 6-12, 12-15 and 15-18 years old, as well as adults.
The main goal is to make the public aware that, based on human genetics, physical activity should be a priority.
The Albanian School Sports Federation is currently subscribing to a number of projects such as:
Development of entertaining movement games for preschool children aged 3 to 6. It is a cyclical action organized 1-2 times a year, in which 5,000 children take part.
Train a group of preschoolers in a fun-filled movement program complete with a book full of powerful graphics and illustrations. This unique book has still not been published due to lack of funds.
Evolution of long-distance running in nature and other forms of sports activity of students aged 6-18.
A project to develop a training program for children with different abilities.
Participation in the 1st Balkan Volleyball Championship for U-15 Girls, which took place in Skopje, Macedonia on June 7-10, 2018 as part of the cooperation of school sports federations of the Western Balkan countries.
The Albanian School Sports Federation has also conducted a number of studies on student health, obesity levels and physical athletics, and has produced various books on education, games and health for teachers, coaches and physical education professionals.
