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20/11/2025 (All day) to 23/11/2025 (All day)
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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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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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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 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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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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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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GreenTeam Webinar on Sport, inclusion and sustainability: Stories that inspire
The GreenTeam Erasmus+ project will host a webinar on Sport, inclusion and sustainability: Stories that inspire, on September 26 from 11:00 to 13:00 (CEST). -
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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.
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New Research Highlights Educators' Needs for Intercultural Competence – Insights from the INTERCOMP Project
A new peer-reviewed article published in Multicultural Perspectives sheds light on how educators and mediators with immigrant and refugee backgrounds perceive the development of intercultural competence in today’s increasingly multicultural classrooms.
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Call for Abstracts: 17th International Symposium for Olympic and Paralympic Research
This year’s theme, “The Games in a Digital World: Human Flourishing, Olympic Values and Sustainability in the Age of AI,” invites reflection on how emerging technologies are reshaping sport, identity, ethics, and the future of Olympic and Paralympic movements.
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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. |
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ICSSPESport For All Webinar: Training and development of Para sport coaches, referees and managers13/10/2025
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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ICSSPEICSSPE at Gender Equality & Sport+ Conference 202507/10/2025ICSSPE’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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ICSSPEIntroducing Prof. PhD Rares Stanescu – ICSSPE’s New Vice-President26/09/2025The 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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ICSSPEIntroducing Prof. Dr. Beatriz Ferreira – ICSSPE’s New Vice-President25/09/2025The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) is pleased to spotlight one of its newly elected Vice-President, Prof. Dr. Beatriz Ferreira. |
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ICSSPEStronger Together: Youth Sport Leaders reunite in Cape Town24/09/2025The 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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ICSSPEICSSPE delivers Third Consultation Workshop for IOC and WHO "Sport and Health Capacity Development Initiative" in Fiji23/09/2025From 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 University, Suva, Fiji.
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ICSSPEGreenTeam Webinar on Sport, inclusion and sustainability: Stories that inspire22/09/2025
The GreenTeam Erasmus+ project will host a webinar on Sport, inclusion and sustainability: Stories that inspire, on September 26 from 11:00 to 13:00 (CEST).
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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.