The year 2005 continues with many events and initiatives as part of the International Year of Sport and Physical Education. ICSSPE and many member organisations and institutions play an active role in the promotion of this very special year and in helping to achieve the objectives of the United Nations through sport and physical education.
In this context, we work very closely with the Special Adviser to the UN Secretary General on Sport for Development and Peace, Mr. Adolf Ogi, and his team.
Many international events are on the agenda for the second half of the year 2005. ICSSPE in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of the Interior of Germany will organise a hands-on seminar in Bangkok, Thailand, on 28-30 October 2005 focusing on issues related to children and youth affected by the Tsunami disaster using physical activity and sport as a means of rehabilitation and therapy. With this initiative we hope to bridge theory and practice and to make an important contribution to improved well-being and health of young people who have suffered physically and psychologically.
During ICSSPE's Board meetings in Edmonton, Canada, in August 2005 many important decisions were taken towards improved cooperation amongst our members and external partners, such as the IOC, GAISF, WADA, UN agencies, such as UNESCO and WHO, and, in particular, in preparing for a unique World Convention on Sport, Physical Education, Sport Science and Sport Medicine in 2008 in Beijing, PR China.
ICSSPE continues to actively promote physical education for all. After the 1999 World Summit on Physical Education in Berlin it is time to revisit the state and status of physical education in the world.
Therefore preparations are underway for a 2nd World Summit on Physical Education to be held in Magglingen, Switzerland, which will focus on developments which have occurred in different countries during the past years. Our evaluation will serve as a basis for the identification of strategies aimed at ensuring the delivery of quality physical education in all parts of the world.
ICSSPE appreciates the close cooperation with organisations involved in physical activity and sport for persons with a disability. This issue of the ICSSPE Bulletin is highlighting a number of research topics and issues concerning participation in sport of individuals with a disability. Joint efforts can truly make a difference!
Prof. Dr. Gudrun Doll-Tepper
President, ICSSPE
President's Message - English

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