|  | Partners and Events | No.53 May 2008 |
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Sport in Society |
The Center for the Study of Sport in Society cordially invites you to the first Power of Sport Summit: A Participatory Forum on Sport and Social Change, to be held on June 14th and 15th, 2008 at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. The Summit will be an interactive meeting of academics, practitioners and advocates working together to define and address current and emerging issues involving the intersection of sport and social justice. The objective of the Summit is to generate discussion around current trends, including what‘s working, what‘s possible, and what important actions are needed to help advance the sport and social change movement. All those interested in the intersection of sport and social justice are invited to attend and participate in the Power of Sport Summit, where experts in the fields of research, education and advocacy will unite to celebrate, reinvigorate and advance this very important work. All participants will be vital contributors able to share their expertise. Coaches, programme managers, athletes and activists, both youth and adult, will be among those whose tangible experiences are key components in understanding the vital intersection of sport and social justice. The Summit will feature keynote addresses by Peter Roby, Director of Athletics at Northeastern University, and Pat Griffin, Director of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s “It Takes A Team!” Education Campaign for LGBT Issues in Sport. The Power of Sport Summit marks the conclusion of a year of innovative research carried out by Sport in Society’s inaugural team of Research Fellows. Their research activities cut across disciplines and demonstrate the powerful connection between sport and social change. The fellows will lead interactive breakout sessions on topics including: Legal Issues in Sport Gender Segregation in Sport Nutrition and Physical Activity Student-Athletes and Community Service Deconstructing Constructed Play Sport as a Human Right Athletes & Activism The Intersection of Academics & Athletics Defining An Inclusive Olympic Movement The Power of Sport & Music Due to the breadth and depth of possible topics, the Power of Sport Summit will combine these breakout sessions with “Open Space Technology” (OST) working groups during which participants will take active roles as self-organisers, setting the agenda for a collaborative working meeting. This dual structure offers participants an opportunity to learn about the latest trends and research currently advancing the sport and social change movement, while also allowing unforeseen topics to emerge and ensuring that the best outcomes are everyone‘s to create. These working sessions are intended to foster concrete action steps that can make a valuable impact in a variety of ways. For more information regarding the Summit, including event details, use of Open Space Technology, registration and visitor information, please visit the event website at http://www.sportinsociety.org/powerofsportsummit.php. Any questions may be directed to Eli Wolff at: e.wolff@neu.edu, 617-373-8936. 5-1_Sport_in_Society.pdf http://www.icsspe.org/portal/index.php?w=1&z=5 Sport in Society