ICSSPE Newsletter

March 2016

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

6th April, 2016

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is an annual celebration that highlights and promotes the power of sport as a catalyst for social change around the world.

Sport in Latin America

New Publication Co-edited by Rosa Lopez de D’Amico

Ever since FIFA and IOC have decided to hold their flagship events in Brazil, there has been a growing interest in the structure and management of Latin American Sport.

New: International Day of University Sport

Agreement between FISU and UNESCO

Following a proposal from the International University Sports Federation (FISU), UNESCO members states have decided that 20th September will be the International Day of University Sport.

Charter of Duties of Parents in Sport

Panathlon International

In order to promote the Charter of Duties of Parents in Sport, Panathlon International is planning several activities in the forthcoming months, among others a network and a conference in spring 2016.

PhD Studentship: Effects of Heat on Impulsivity

London South Bank University

London South Bank University and its School of Applied Sciences is offering a 3 years PhD Studentship.

2016 ICSEMIS in Santos, Brazil

Abstract Submission Closes 31st March

Abstract submission for the 2016 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport closes on 31st March 2016.

Moving Towards Gender Equality in Sport

EWS Conference 2016

The 2016 European Women and Sport Conference will take place between 8th and  10th April 2016 in Sweden’s capital, Stockholm.

For a Physical Culture of Peace

Cubamotricidad 2016

Under the leadership of the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER) and the World Association of Stimulation and Children Development (OMEEDI), experts and students will convene at Varadero, Cuba, from 25th until 28th May, 2016 to discuss research and policy activities in sport, physical activity and education.

2016 World Leisure Congress

Registration Open

Registration for the 2016 World Leisure Congress is now open.

Sites of Sport in History

17th ISHPES Congress in Paris, France

The 17th ISHPES Congress will be held in Paris, France,  from 29th June 29 to 2nd July 2016.

Sport Games and Teaching Games for Understanding

Joint Event of DVS & DSHS

The 10th Sport Games Symposium and the 6th International Teaching Games for Understanding-Conference will be held between 25th until 27th July 2016 at the German Sports University Cologne.

2nd European Week of Sport

Brussels

The 2nd edition of the European Week of Sport will start on 10th September 2016.

TAFISA Europe Conference

Ljubljana, Slovenia

The first TAFISA Europe Conference will be held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from 16th until 18th September 2016.

Symposium of the German Sport Science Society

Darmstadt, Germany

The 11th interdisciplinary meeting of the German Sport Science Society (DVS) and its sections for biomechanics, motor control and learning in sport and training science will take place in Darmstadt, Germany from 28th until 30th September, 2016.

34th FIMS Congress

Abstract Submission Open

The 34th FIMS Congress will be held in Istanbul, Turkey from 29th September until 2nd October, 2016.

Sport for Development – Certificate

Joint Programme Conducted by ICSSPE and the DHSH

After a successful start, ICSSPE and the German Sports University Cologne are announcing the next phase of the Certificate in Sport for Development qualification.

30th International ACHPER Conference

Canberra, Australia

The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation is organising its 30th international conference.