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About ISPAH
An international society for those interested in advancing the science and practise of physical activity and health
ISPAH is a global community dedicated to advancing the science and practice of physical activity and health. As the leading voice in this field, ISPAH connects researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to inspire impactful change worldwide.
Featured Resource
ISPAH’s Eight Investments That Work for Physical Activity | #8Investments
A call to action for everyone, everywhere—professionals, academics, civil society, and decision-makers—to prioritise and integrate physical activity into national and local policies, driving health and wellbeing for all.
Publication
Journal of Physical Activity and Health | JPAH
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Latest News
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Powerful actors who undermine physical activity policy must be challenged
In a keynote talk at the ISPAH Congress 2024, Kent Buse (Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Global Health 50/50 and Professor of Health Policy at Monash University Malaysia) challenged the physical activity community to think and act more politically for effective policies for physical activity. Despite…
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Highlighting the ‘sandwich generation’ on International Women’s Day
Relatability, diversity, reassurance and choice are key to empowering women aged 50+ through physical activity. Physical activity is crucial for maximising health and well-being, especially as we age. However, many ‘young’ older women aged 50 years and over face unique stage-of-life challenges to being physically active.…
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World Obesity Day 2025: ISPAH Supports a Systems Focus for Healthier Lives
Why a Day for Obesity? Obesity remains widely misunderstood; primarily because many people still attribute this disease to be the consequence of personal choices. Unfortunately, such (mis)beliefs can lead to weight-related stigma, bias, and discrimination—harmful, widespread attitudes, stereotypes, and actions that have negative impacts at…
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ISPAH joins the WHO Civil Society Working Group on NCDs
The International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) is proud to announce its membership in the World Health Organization (WHO) Civil Society Working Group (CSWG) on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs). As the only organization within the group dedicated exclusively to physical activity and public health,…
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