S.L. 327.92 Art. 2

The aims of the Institute shall be:

(a) to provide Certificate, Diploma and Degree Courses in Physical Education and Sport (such as in Sport Science, Sport Medicine, Sport Management, Sport Journalism) and other related areas, subject to the Statutes and Regulations of the University;

(b) to certify courses in Physical Education and Sport provided by other institutions if the standards attained are acceptable to it;

(c) to conduct research of both mono-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary nature, with a focus on Physical Education and Sport and related topics;

(d) to organize conferences, seminars and other meetings to study topics of interest to Physical Education and Sport;

(e) to develop national and international links with sport institutions and universities abroad, especially those that specialize in studies related to Physical Education and Sport;

(f) to service the requirements of the Faculty of Education and other faculties and institutions of the University in Physical Education and Sport;

(g) to attract foreign students to study at the Institute under the Leonardo, Erasmus, Socrates and Youth Action Programme;

(h) to undertake any other activities in the fields of Physical Education and Sport in cooperation with governmental and non-governmental agencies; and

(i) to carry out all other acts ancillary or conducive to the foregoing aims.