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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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Taking Heart Health Beyond the Clinic
Bringing cardiovascular disease prevention closer to where people work, live and play Most of us know being physically active, eating well, avoiding tobacco, and reducing our alcohol consumption can protect our heart and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Yet, prevention only works if it…
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UTHealth Houston GoPA!-GoPE! Summit: Advancing Physical Activity from Surveillance to Implementation and Policy Impact
Registration is now open for the UTHealth Houston GoPA!-GoPE! Summit: Advancing Physical Activity from Surveillance to Implementation and Policy Impact! Hosted by UTHealth Houston in collaboration with the Global Observatory for Physical Activity – GoPA! and the Global Observatory for Physical Education – GoPE!, the Summit will bring together researchers,…
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2026-2027 Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy Mentees
The International Society for Physical Activity & Health (ISPAH) and the Journal of Physical Activity & Health (JPAH) are proud to announce the third class of mentees for the Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy. This Academy, named in honor of the late Harold W. (Bill)…
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Movement is Culture: Indigenous Resilience Through Physically Active Lifestyles
For Indigenous Peoples, movement has always been part of our ways of life and is being reclaimed on our own terms. On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we honour the movement traditions that have sustained Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial. Long before…
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