ICSSPE Newsletter

June 2016

How can Physical Activity Help to Include Refugees?

“Communities and Crisis” Seminar will try to Find Answers

ICSSPE will host the 9th edition of “Communities and Crisis – Inclusive Development through Sport“ in Rheinsberg, Germany, from 30th October until 5th November 2016.

The Olympics and Paralympics: Who Takes the Prize?

ICSSPE Bulletin No 70 online!

Issue No. 70 of ICSSPE’s Bulletin provides a Special Feature called “The Olympics and Paralympics in Brazil: Who Takes the Prize?”

John Coghlan Has Passed Away

Former ICSSPE Vice-President and Long-term Secretary-General

The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education is deeply saddened to announce that its former Vice-President and Secretary General, John Coghlan, passed away on 1st June, 2016.

Ancient Concept of Sport in Modern Perspective

By S.H. Deshpande

Sport is a comprehensive term used commonly at different occasions with different shades of meaning e.g. competitive sport, traditional sport, children’s sport, aqua sport, aero sport, adventure sport, winter sport.

The State of Physical Activity in Europe

A Next Step in the PASS Project

What are the benefits of Physical Activity for society? And what policy and practice exist in Europe to promote Physical Activity?

Vacancies in Academia

Ireland and United States

Dublin City University, West Virginia University and The United States Sports Academy

Course in Electrocardiography for Sports Medicine

Lausanne, Switzerland

The European Federation of Sports Medicine Associations (EFSMA) introduces the course Electrocardiography for Sports Medicine.

Publishing Opportunities with ICSSPE

ICSSPE News and ICSSPE Bulletin

ICSSPE members are warmly encouraged to send in documents for inclusion in the ICSSPE Bulletin and ICSSPE News.

Promoting Youth Development Through Sport

Sport-Based Youth Development Specialization

Adelphi University, New York is offering a graduate-level Sport-Based Youth Development Specialization which is combined with a Sport Management M.S. or a Physical Education M.A.

Digital Funding Platform for Development Projects

Winwin Africa

The “winwin Africa” Team is announcing their digital funding platform for development through sport  projects in Africa.

Free Online Course in Physical Education

University of Birmingham, UK

The University of Birmingham, UK,  is offering a Free Online Course.

EFPM General Assembly Coming up

Registration Open until 15th August, 2016

The General Assembly of the European Fair Play Movement (EFPM) will take place in Vienna from 7th until 8th October, 2016.

Smart Cities and Sport Summit

Lausanne, Switzerland

The platform Smart Cities and Sport will hold its Smart Cities & Sport Summit from 10th until 12th October, 2016 in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Innovation, Sustainability & Social Inclusion

4th International Congress IAKS LAC Honduras

Together with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras UNAH, the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) is organising the the 4th International Congress IAKS LAC Honduras.

2nd International HEPA Conference 2016

Budapest, Hungary

The Hungarian School Sport Federation is organising its second International Conference on Health Enhancing Physical Education.

9th Peace and Sport International Forum

Registration Started 1st June 2016

The 9th Peace and Sport International Forum will take place in Monaco from 23rd until 25th November, 2016.