by Maximiliano Crocamo
Interviews: Alessia Rosolen, FVG Councilor for Education; Andrea Marcon, president of Coni FVG; Stefano Lazzerm Director of the School of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Udine;
A newly approved regional law in Friuli Venezia Giulia aims to establish a structured and long-term framework for promoting sports activities within the school system, from early childhood through to university level.
“This law marks the first time the regional system formally enters the field of school sports in a structural way, building on best practices developed in recent years,” said Alessia Rosolen, Regional Councillor for Education. “The goal is to ensure everyone has the opportunity to engage in physical activity throughout their educational journey—starting from the final year of preschool—and to maintain continuity by involving universities as well.”
Rosolen emphasized that strengthening physical education in schools supports broader objectives, including social inclusion and health education, which she described as essential to the development of children and young people.
The measure was included in the region’s budget adjustment and will be supported by a funding allocation of €1.36 million over the 2025–2027 period.
The initiative is designed to enhance motor skill development at every level of education, aiming to integrate physical activity more consistently into students’ daily routines. In addition to its health and social benefits, the law is seen as a step toward creating a more cohesive link between schools and the wider community through sport.
