Organised by the German Association for Sport Science (dvs) and the Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences (JSPEHSS), the symposium will also involve the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE).

Under the theme “A Changing World: Issues of German-Japanese Sports Science in the Face of Current Challenges”, the symposium will bring together researchers and experts from Germany and Japan to exchange knowledge, strengthen academic cooperation and explore current developments across sport science.

More Than 30 Years of German-Japanese Cooperation

The first German-Japanese Symposium on Sport Science was organised at the German Olympic Institute in Berlin in 1995. The 2026 edition therefore marks more than 30 years of academic exchange and cooperation between the German and Japanese sport science communities.

The most recent symposium took place in 2023 at Nippon Sport Science University in Tokyo. At that event, dvs and JSPEHSS reaffirmed their commitment to continuing their collaboration.

The 2026 symposium will build on this long-standing partnership by creating further opportunities for scientific exchange, networking and the development of joint research projects.

An Open and Interdisciplinary Programme

The conference theme has been intentionally kept broad to reflect the full spectrum of sport science. Contributions from all sub-disciplines are welcome, alongside perspectives from cultural studies.

This open approach aims to encourage interdisciplinary discussion and diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities currently shaping sport and society.

Presentations may be delivered in German or English, with English preferred.

Connecting Research and Practice

Alongside academic exchange, the symposium will focus on strengthening connections between sport science research and practical applications in Germany and Japan.

Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the Württemberg State Sports Federation (WLSB) and the Olympic Training Centre (OSP) in Stuttgart. These visits will offer insights into the German sport system and provide further opportunities to connect research with practice.

Through scientific dialogue, international networking and practical exchange, the 12th German-Japanese Symposium on Sport Science aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries and contribute to the future development of sport science.

For further information about the symposium, including programme and organisational details, kindly visit the official event website here:
German-Japanese Sport Science Symposium 2026

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Under the theme “A Changing World: Issues of German-Japanese Sports Science in the Face of Current Challenges”, the symposium will provide an international platform for dialogue across the full spectrum of sport science disciplines. By intentionally keeping the conference theme broad, the organisers aim to encourage contributions from diverse research areas, fostering interdisciplinary discussion and innovative perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping sport today.

The symposium builds on a long-standing partnership that began with the first German-Japanese Sport Science Symposium in Berlin in 1995. Since then, the event has become an important forum for strengthening scientific exchange, promoting collaborative research, and connecting sport science with practical applications in both countries. Following the successful 2023 symposium at Nippon Sport Science University in Tokyo, the 2026 edition will continue this tradition while expanding opportunities for international networking and future joint projects. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the Württemberg State Sports Association (WLSB) and the Olympic Training Center (OSP) in Stuttgart, providing valuable insights into the German sport system.

Call for Papers

Researchers are invited to submit abstracts for 20-minute oral presentations. Presentations may be delivered in German or English, with English being the preferred language.

Abstract submission requirements

Abstracts (maximum 250 words) should include:

• Title of the presentation
• Name(s), institutional affiliation(s) and email address(es) of the author(s)
• A summary of the proposed paper (maximum 250 words)

Submission deadline: 31 July 2026

Abstracts should be submitted by email to:

Prof. Dr. Annette R. Hofmann: nettehof@ph-ludwigsburg.de

Registration

Conference fees are:

• Regular participants: €120
• PhD students: €80
• Retired academics: €80

The registration fee includes two lunches, one conference dinner, and public transportation for the visit to the Olympic Training Center (OSP). Registration details will be shared following the acceptance of abstracts, and a list of recommended hotels will be provided to participants.

Join the conversation

ICSSPE supports this international symposium, which continues to strengthen scientific cooperation between Germany and Japan while advancing knowledge across the sport sciences. We encourage researchers from around the world to contribute their work and take part in this unique opportunity for academic exchange, collaboration and networking.

For further information, please refer to the official call for papers here: Call for Papers dt.-jap. 2026

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