Share the Knowledge

The Share the Knowledge Programme is a joint project between the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) and Human Kinetics Publishers (HKP) aiming to distribute sport science, physical education and sport books to institutions who do not have the financial resources to buy them. HKP donates books that are not fit for resale to institutes in developing countries who are in need of literature for study, research and practical work in sport science, physical education, sport and fitness.

Why?

The situation for professionals and for students wishing to study sport science and physical education is becoming increasingly difficult in many countries, particularly in less-developed regions. ICSSPE and HKP recognise the importance of facilitating the availability of books and resources to support the study, research and practical work in all areas of sport science and physical education.

What?

Books in all topic areas (academic and professional resources in physical education, health and fitness, coaching and sport sciences) published by Human Kinetics are available for distribution. The books that will be donated are those that are stored in the publisher's warehouse and are not available for resale, i.e. slightly scuffed or bent, but fully useable. The specific selection of books in the listed topic areas will vary for each order. Up to 50 books may be requested at one time. At the current time all books are in English.

Who can apply?

ICSSPE member institutions and national bodies belonging to ICSSPE member organisations in developing countries may apply for this program. In some cases, organisations which do not belong to ICSSPE can also apply.

How to apply?

Completed Application Forms are sent to the ICSSPE office indicating the full postal address, contact person, and the needs of the institute (i.e. a ranking of topic areas). The Application Forms are forwarded to Human Kinetics Publishers where the books are selected, packaged and shipped. ICSSPE will supply funding for the most cost-effective means of shipping the books to the Share the Knowledge Applicant.

For more information or to request an application form, please contact ICSSPE.

Past Recipients

2009
University of Ado-Ekiti, Lagos, Nigeria

2008
Mosul University, College of Sport Education, Mosul, Iraq
Mind N’ Body Fitness Centre, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Sarala Birla Academy, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

2007
University of Pretoria, Center for Leisure Studies, South Africa
Lagos State University, Library, Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos State University, Department of Physical and Health Education, Lagos, Nigeria

2006
Sports Promotion Organization of Nepal (SPON)
Department of Sports Science and Coaching, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
University of Banda Aceh

2005
Bangladesh Institute of Sports Sciences

2004
Seychelles National Olympic Committee
National Institute for Sports, Nigeria
Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (AFAHPER-SD)
Hotie Comp. School, Ethiopia
National Sports Council of Barbados
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro
Leisure Time Sports and Culture Program, West Indies
Durban Institute of Technology

2003
University of Ibadan – Dept. Of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Nigeria
University of Zululand – Dept. Of Human Movement Science
National Association for Sports Health and Fitness, Nepal
Bahir-Dar University, Ethiopia

2002
Sportska Akademia, Yugoslavia
Suriname Olympic Committee, South America
Malta Sports Council
Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise, University of the Western Cape
University of Venda for Science and Technology (Centre for Biokenetics, Recreation and Sport Science)
Tartu University – Institute of Sport Pedagogy

2001
Sport University no.2, Vietnam
Nigeria Society for Sport Management
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Cambodia

2000
Uganda National Institute of Special Education, Uganda
Faculty of Education, University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Academy of Physical Education, Poland
Youth and Sport General Authority, Qatar
Instituto Superior De Education Fisics, Argentina
Facultad de Educacion Fisica, Chile
Institut de Formation et d’Information sportive des Gonaives, Haiti
Mauritius Sports Documentation and Information centre, Mauritius
Ministry of Youth and Sport in Mauritius
China Sport Information Institute
Amazulu Erad Electro-Compu, Zimbabwe
Latvian Academy of sport Education

1999
Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mauritius