ICSSPE Newsletter

February 2015

Growing Commitment towards Physical Activity

WHO and European Commission

Both, the WHO Regional Office of Europe and the European Commission emphasise the importance of physical activity to counteract the growth of non-communicable diseases.

Quality Physical Education Policy Package

New Advocacy Tool for Policy Makers

On January 29, 2015, UNESCO published their Quality Physical Education Policy Package.

 

 

ICSSPE President's Committee to Support Safe Sport

Athlete Welfare

The ICSSPE President's Committee endorses the principles of Safe Sport International to protect athletes against violence and abuse.

Share the Knowledge

Assistance for Developing Universities

ICSSPE will continue to promote the Share the Knowledge Programme to make scientific knowledge of sport science and physical education available in developing countries.

Kids Play International Rwandan Programme Manager

Job Vacancy

Kids Play International (KPI) is seeking a Rwanda Programme Manager to oversee their work in Gatagara, Rwanda. KPI is looking for a leader with the talent, passion and commitment to improve gender equality.

Professor for Sport and Exercise Science

Job Vacancy

The Federation University Australia is seeking a Professor for Sport and Exercise Science. Applications are due on Friday, 27 February 2015.

 

PhD Studentship in Sport and Citizenship

Loughborough University, UK

The Graduate School of Loughborough University, UK, is inviting applications for a PhD studentship. The studentship is for 3 years and is intended to start on 1 October 2015.

Internship in Programme Management

UNOSDP, Geneva

UNOSDP is requesting submissions of applications for a 3 – 6 months internship.
 

2nd Project Symposium in Munich, Germany

Project on Human Motion

The 2nd Winter Symposium on the Human Motion Project, which is jointly organised by the Human Motion Institute and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), will be held on 6 March 2015 in Munich, Germany.

Physical Education ECIS Conference 2015

Munich, Germany

Under the theme “Game On!”, the Munich International School is hosting the Physical Education ECIS Conference between 8 and 11 April 2015 in Munich, Germany.

Pan American Sport and Exercise Research Summit 2015

Toronto, Canada

From 16 to 18 April 2015, the PAN EX Summit 2015 will be held in Toronto, Canada.

8th World Congress on Science and Football 2015

Copenhagen, Denmark

The 8th World Congress on Science and Football 2015 will take place from 20 to 23 May 2015 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Women Play Sport Conference 2015

Birmingham, UK

From 21 to 22 April 2015, the Women Play Sport Conference 2015 will be held in Birmingham, UK.

20th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity

Netanya, Israel

The 20th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity will be held between 11 and 15 June 2015 in Netanya, Israel.

14th European Congress of Sport Psychology

Bern, Switzerland

The 14th European Congress of Sport Psychology will be held from 14 to 19 July 2015 in Bern, Switzerland.

European Conference on Educational Research 2015

Budapest, Hungary

A European Conference on Educational Research 2015 will be held at Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary from 7 to 11 September 2015

Pediatric Work Physiology Meeting 2015

Utrecht, The Netherlands

The 29th International Pediatric Work Physiology Meeting will be held from 9 to 13 September 2015 in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

13th International Scientific Conference of Sport Kinetics

Warsaw and Biała Podlaska, Poland

The 13th International Scientific Conference of Sport Kinetics and the 21st Conference - Current Directions in Sports Training and Physical Activity, will be held 17 and 18 September 2015 in Warsaw and Biała Podlaska, Poland.