Call for Abstracts for the FISU Conference

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has issued a call for abstracts for the FISU Conference taking place during the 27th Summer Universiade from 14 to 17 July 2013 in Kazan (Russian Federation). The conference focuses on the theme “University and Olympic Sport: two models – one goal?” as well as the following eight sub-themes:

• Historical, cultural and social aspects of University and Olympic sport • Legacy benefits of staging a Universiade or Olympic Games • Dual career issues for student athletes • The role of Media in University and Olympic sport • Traditional and innovative technologies in University and Olympic sport • Leading a healthy lifestyle: how can University and Olympic sport contribute? • The place of sport in different educational systems • Women in University and Olympic sport

Abstract submission has to be accomplished until March 2013.

Further information can be obtained from the Conference brochure available at: http://www.fisu.net/medias/fichiers/FISU_Conference_2013

Ed.: B. Weinberg