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Upcoming Events
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International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport (ISCPES) 23rd Biennial Conference01/12/2025 (All day) to 04/12/2025 (All day)
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27/01/2026 - 15:00 to 30/01/2026 - 15:00
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03/03/2026 - 09:00 to 06/03/2026 - 21:00
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ICSSPE
ICSSPE Leads Work Package 2 at Madrid Transnational Meeting of KESCAB Project
Represented by Dr. Pascal Camara, ICSSPE played a central role at the transnational meeting hosted by Universidad Pontificia Comillas, presenting key initiatives within Work Package 2 to scale up knowledge, experience sharing, and capacity building in Sport for All.
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ICSSPE
Join the 15th Meeting of the Transnational Working Group for the Study of Gender and Sport
The Transnational Working Group for the Study of Gender and Sport (TWG–G&S) invites scholars, practitioners, policymakers and students from around the world to participate in its 15th annual meeting.
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ICSSPE
ICSSPE Participates in final Green Team project meeting
The Erasmus+ Green Team project is nearing its conclusion, and partners gathered last week in Barcelona, Spain, for the final in-person meeting of this three-year European initiative promoting sustainability and inclusion in sport.
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ICSSPE
ICSSPE at the IAPESGW World Congress 2025
ICSSPE proudly participated in the 20th Quadrennial International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women (IAPESGW) World Congress, held from 5–7 November 2025 in Cebu, Philippines, under the theme “Equity in Action: A Global Dialogue on the Advancement of Women and Girls in Physical Education and Sport Innovation”.
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ICSSPE
ICSSPE at the European Sport Congress 2025: Advancing Quality Physical Education
ICSSPE’s Executive Director, Patrick Stolpmann, delivered a keynote at the European Sport Congress 2025 in Lille, an influential event that brought together leaders, policymakers, educators, and researchers dedicated to advancing sport, physical activity, and education across Europe.
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ICSSPE
ICSSPE Hosts Delegation from Kennesaw State University
ICSSPE had the pleasure of welcoming a group of graduate students from Kennesaw State University (KSU), USA, to its headquarters in Berlin.
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ICSSPE
Introducing Prof. Dr. Ruth Crabtree – ICSSPE’s Newly Elected Board Member
The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) is pleased to introduce Prof. Dr. Ruth Crabtree, newly elected to our Executive Board.
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ICSSPE
Registrations Open for the 5th World Association for Sport Management (WASM) Conference 2026 in Cape Town
Registrations are now open for the 5th World Association for Sport Management (WASM) Conference, taking place from 3 to 6 March 2026 at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa.
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ICSSPE
ICSSPE Vice-President Highlights Olympic Education at the 7th EOA Congress in Prague
ICSSPE Vice-President Professor Rares Stanescu participated in the 7th Congress of the European Olympic Academies (EOA), held from 6–10 October 2025 in Prague.
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ICSSPE
Sport For All Webinar: Training and development of Para sport coaches, referees and managers
The first Sport For All webinar on training and development of Para sport coaches, referees and managers will take place on October 14, from 10:00 to 12:20 CEST. -
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ICSSPE at Gender Equality & Sport+ Conference 2025
ICSSPE’s Executive Director, Patrick Stoplmann, participated in the Gender Equality & Sport+ Conference 2025 – Connecting for Change, an influential event bringing together leaders, policymakers, and advocates dedicated to advancing gender equality in sport.
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ICSSPE
Introducing Prof. PhD Rares Stanescu – ICSSPE’s New Vice-President
The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) is excited to spotlight the second of its newly elected Vice-Presidents, Prof. PhD Rares Stanescu.
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Stronger Together: Youth Sport Leaders reunite in Cape Town
The youth sport leaders and experts from the “Stronger Together” project, led by ICSSPE and co-funded by the UNESCO Participation Programme, gathered for a workshop held from 14-19 September, in Cape Town, South Africa.
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ICSSPE delivers Third Consultation Workshop for IOC and WHO "Sport and Health Capacity Development Initiative" in Fiji
From 9 to 11 September 2025, the third consultation and co-creation workshop for the global Sport and Health Capacity Development Initiative was hosted at Fiji National Universit
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ICSSPE Hosts Delegation from the Korean Institute of Sport Science (KISS) in Berlin
Last week, ICSSPE had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from the Korean Institute of Sport Science (KISS) to its headquarters in Berlin.
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ICSSPE's Stronger Together project participants set to meet in Cape Town
The “Stronger Together” project participants held their last online session and now set for the onsite workshop to be held in Cape Town, South Africa next month.
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Introducing Prof. Dr Annette R. Hofmann – ICSSPE’s New President
The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) is pleased to share a closer look at its President, Prof. Dr Annette R. Hofmann. Having served ICSSPE for many years — most recently as Vice-President — Prof. Hofmann brings a wealth of experience, strong international connections, and a clear vision for the organisation’s future.
News
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ICSSPEICSSPE Leads Work Package 2 at Madrid Transnational Meeting of KESCAB Project24/11/2025Represented by Dr. Pascal Camara, ICSSPE played a central role at the transnational meeting hosted by Universidad Pontificia Comillas, presenting key initiatives within Work Package 2 to scale up knowledge, experience sharing, and capacity building in Sport for All. |
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ICSSPEJoin the 15th Meeting of the Transnational Working Group for the Study of Gender and Sport14/11/2025The Transnational Working Group for the Study of Gender and Sport (TWG–G&S) invites scholars, practitioners, policymakers and students from around the world to participate in its 15th annual meeting. |
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ICSSPEICSSPE Participates in final Green Team project meeting13/11/2025The Erasmus+ Green Team project is nearing its conclusion, and partners gathered last week in Barcelona, Spain, for the final in-person meeting of this three-year European initiative promoting sustainability and inclusion in sport. |
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ICSSPEICSSPE at the IAPESGW World Congress 202511/11/2025ICSSPE proudly participated in the 20th Quadrennial International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women (IAPESGW) World Congress, held from 5–7 November 2025 in Cebu, Philippines, under the theme “Equity in Action: A Global Dialogue on the Advancement of Women and Girls in Physical Education and Sport Innovation”. |
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ICSSPEICSSPE at the European Sport Congress 2025: Advancing Quality Physical Education07/11/2025ICSSPE’s Executive Director, Patrick Stolpmann, delivered a keynote at the European Sport Congress 2025 in Lille, an influential event that brought together leaders, policymakers, educators, and researchers dedicated to advancing sport, physical activity, and education across Europe. |
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ICSSPEEGRAPA 2026: Active Aging in Complex Spaces – From Smart Homes to Smart Cities – and Beyond05/11/2025The European Group for Research on Aging and Physical Activity (EGRAPA) will hold their next conference, EGRAPA 2026, from June 1–3, 2026 at the Université de Caen Normandie in Caen, France.
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ICSSPEJoin the Seventeenth International Conference on Sport & Society 202630/10/2025The Seventeenth International Conference on Sport & Society will take place from 11–12 June 2026 at the Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, hosted by the Lillehammer Olympic & Paralympic Studies Centre. |
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ICSSPEICSSPE Hosts Delegation from Kennesaw State University30/10/2025ICSSPE had the pleasure of welcoming a group of graduate students from Kennesaw State University (KSU), USA, to its headquarters in Berlin. |
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ICSSPEIntroducing Prof. Dr. Ruth Crabtree – ICSSPE’s Newly Elected Board Member30/10/2025The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) is pleased to introduce Prof. Dr. Ruth Crabtree, newly elected to our Executive Board. |
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ICSSPERegistrations Open for the 5th World Association for Sport Management (WASM) Conference 2026 in Cape Town24/10/2025Registrations are now open for the 5th World Association for Sport Management (WASM) Conference, taking place from 3 to 6 March 2026 at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa. |
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ICSSPEICSSPE Vice-President Highlights Olympic Education at the 7th EOA Congress in Prague21/10/2025ICSSPE Vice-President Professor Rares Stanescu participated in the 7th Congress of the European Olympic Academies (EOA), held from 6–10 October 2025 in Prague. |
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ICSSPECall for Papers: 2nd International Olympic Research Conference17/10/2025The call for papers for the 2nd International Olympic Research Conference in now officially open. The conferende will be hosted by the Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education (BCORE), India, and will take place on 27-30 January 2026 at the Rashtriya Raksha University. |
Our Vision
ICSSPE is a leader of the global movement educating for sustainable quality of life for all through physical activity and sport.
Our Mission
The mission of ICSSPE is to:
- Integrate research to enhance physical activity and sport;
- Educate for improved quality of life and health for all people through physical activity and sport;
- Promote policies for active lifestyles, human performance and good governance in physical activity and sport.