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Training programme for exercise oncology specialists

Welcome to ECOLE Exercise Oncology Specialist

ECOLE is an Erasmus+ project dedicated to developing the Exercise Oncology Specialist profile and raising awareness of the role of physical activity during and after cancer treatments. Scientific evidence shows that tailored exercise programs, during and after oncological treatments, can reduce treatment side effects, improve quality of life, and lower the risk of recurrence. However, most cancer patients are still unaware of the effects of physical exercise, often due to a lack of specific information and awareness-raising along the care pathway.

ECOLE provides a free, accessible training program based on best European practices

ECOLE aims to fill this gap by creating the Exercise Oncology Specialist, a professional who supports patients throughout their cancer journey, and by improving the knowledge of healthcare specialists on the importance of exercise during the treatment pathway. Through a multidisciplinary approach and an innovative digital platform, ECOLE provides a free, accessible training program based on best European practices.

About us

ECOLE is an Erasmus+ project that brings together universities, research centers, and hospitals across Europe to develop an innovative curriculum focused on exercise in oncology. Our mission is to promote physical activity as an essential component of oncology treatment, raising awareness among healthcare providers and patients.

Physical activity is not just prevention: it is a supportive therapy that reduces fatigue, improves physical function, and limits comorbidities.

Our pillars: innovative education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and impact on patients’ quality of life.

Objectives

Learn how our platform guides medical professionals in integrating oncology practice into clinical practice
  • Create a new professional profile: the Exercise Oncology Specialist
  • Strengthen the skills of healthcare professionals
  • Raise awareness among patients and communities

Activities

Working Package 2

Study analysis and best practices review

Working Package 3

Curriculum and course development

Working Package 4

Pilot training

Working Package 5

Communication, dissemination and impact

Intellectual outputs

Analysis, Critical Review of the Best Practice Concerning the Exercise in Cancer Patients

Evaluation of Clinical Impact of Targeted Exercise Prescription in Cancer Patients

Evidence based recommendations
for the exercise in oncology

Skills Card
& Curriculum

MOOC-based
Training Modules​

Pilot Course
Evaluation Report

Training

National capacity-building workshops
Pilot
training program
Final
international conference

The Partners

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.