European Network of Sports Science, Science, Education
and Employment (ENSSEE) 8th FORUM
Incorporating the biennial Forum of the International Council
for Coach Education
2nd – 4th September, University of
Limerick, Ireland
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Sport and physical activity in Europe: Preparing and sustaining effective
professionals and volunteers
Goals of the Forum
The role of sport and physical activity in the social and economic
development of the European Union is increasing. The Forum will explore
how this role can be maximised, with an emphasis on the qualification
of effective professionals and volunteers. Specifically, the Forum will:
- Outline the emerging framework for sport and physical activity
in the European Union, including labour market demands.
- Identify the requirements for the qualification of effective professionals
and volunteers in the coaching; health and fitness; physical education
and sport management strands of the industry
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- Promote interaction between the different strands of the sport and
physical activity sector
- Examine the European and global implications of the conference
theme in coaching and coach education
The Forum will provide latest thinking, policy and practice to practitioners,
education/training providers, researchers, employers and policy-makers
in the areas of coaching; health and fitness; physical education and
sport management.
Partners
The Forum is co-ordinated by the National Coaching and Training Centre,
University of Limerick, Ireland and directed by the ENSSEE Forum Steering
Group. The Forum will also include the biennial Global Meeting of the
International Council for Coach Education (ICCE) and the European Health
and Fitness Association (EHFA). The AEHESIS Project will also be included
within the event, with the annual meeting of the project occurring during
the Forum. The Forum is also supported by the European Observatoire
for Sports Employment (EOSE).
Abstracts are invited for workshop sessions
in the following areas:
- Physical activity and the pre-school/early primary school child
- Physical education and sport for the primary age child
- The challenges of adolescence in sport and physical activity
- Adult recreation and participation
- Striving for excellence in sport
- Good practice in education and training programmes in coaching;
health and fitness; physical education and sport management
- The “NEW” European Qualification Framework and its
implication for the VET system in Europe.
The closing date for submission of abstracts is May 1 2005. Workshop
sessions will be 30 minutes in duration, including questions and discussion.
Registration
Registration for the Forum is €250, which will include meals.

http://www.icsspe.org/portal/bulletin-may2005.htm
European Network of Sports Science, Science, Education
and Employment (ENSSEE) 8th FORUM
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