Objectives & Principles
We try to develop the most supportive environment possible for our researchers and students so that they can do what they do best- advance an understanding of sport and physical cultures.
For centuries, students and staff at the University of Edinburgh have been providing answers to some of the world’s most important questions.
The practice of sport and physical culture requires a sound grasp of evidence and analysis but also a commitment to change and intervention.
A set of values and principles that we share with the Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences guide our engagement.
- Mutual respect
- for the history, context, values and culture of communities that we engage with
- Equity
- by recognizing the inherent dignity of every human being and the just distribution of resources and access, especially with respect to marginalized and vulnerable groups
- Sustainability
- by living and working within the limits of available physical, natural and social resources to facilitate the self-reliance and independence of individuals and communities
- Social justice
- by advocating and evidencing that individuals and groups have fair and impartial access to the benefits of society including the right to health, physical activity and sport
- Excellence
- in striving for and adhering to the highest standards of quality, integrity professionalism and leadership
- Accountability and Responsiveness
- to students and the communities we collaborate with
- Pursuit of Global Public Good
- by appreciating our roles and obligations as leading in creating disseminating and translating knowledge about and through sport for the benefit of all people
- Cooperative Spirit
- through mutual enrichment, openness and a commitment to reciprocate with communities of best practice working in our areas
- Quality
- an aspiration to continually improve on the quality of everything that we do