University Of Copenhagen Institute Of Exercise And Sport Sciences The Institute of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Danish: Institut for Idræt) was established in September 1997 through the consolidation of the former Laboratory for Human Physiology, the August Krogh Institute, and the Centre for Sports Research (Center for Idrætsforskning), all parts of the University of Copenhagen, and the formerly independent Danish State Institute of physical education (Danmarks Højskole for Legemsøvelser).