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Breaking the Silos: Why Collaboration Is Key to Advancing “Sport for All”
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen global collaboration in physical activity promotion, the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) partnered with The Association For International Sports for All (TAFISA) to host a Mission 2030 webinar exploring how researchers, practitioners, and policymakers can work more effectively together…
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Is the way we frame physically active learning holding us back?
How a shift to movement‑centred pedagogy can strengthen research–practice alignment and improve sustainability in schools. What is it about? In recent years, physically active learning (PAL) has gained considerable attention for its potential to enhance both health and educational outcomes. Yet, despite strong supporting evidence,…
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Social Media and Teen Wellbeing: Finding the Balance
Moderate social media use may support adolescent wellbeing better than none or heavy use. What is it about? Our study explored how social media use relates to adolescent wellbeing over time. Using data from more than 100,000 Australian students aged roughly 8–18 years, we tracked…
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Pediatric Obesity Care and Physical Activity: Beyond the Scale
Reframing physical activity in pediatric obesity care settings can improve treatment and lifelong participation Pediatric obesity is complex, shaped by biological, social, environmental, and psychological factors. Globally, the prevalence of children and adolescents with overweight and obesity is estimated to be 14.8% and 8.5%, respectively.…
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How Can We Keep the World Active?
Global Experts Share What Works In a webinar hosted by the ISPAH Capacity Building Committee, global experts came together to discuss how to get more people moving. The webinar was facilitated by ISPAH Board members Professor Mark Stoutenberg (Durham University) and Dr Jessica Bourne (University…
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Understanding ISPAH 2024 Carbon Emissions & Future Commitments
ISPAH 2024 Carbon Footprint In 2024, , ISPAH worked with ClimatePartner to calculate both its corporate carbon footprint and the carbon footprint of the 2024 ISPAH Congress in Paris. This work was undertaken to provide a clearer understanding of ISPAH’s environmental impact, highlight where emissions occur, and establish a foundation for future climate…
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Movement matters: Five reasons to stay active during cancer treatment
It is well documented that living a healthy lifestyle and being physically activity can help lower the risk of getting many common types of cancer. We also now have compelling evidence to highlight just how important physical activity is for those living with and beyond…
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ISPAH By-laws Updated
We are pleased to share that ISPAH has completed an update of its by-laws. The proposed changes were reviewed by the ISPAH Board and approved by a unanimous vote of ISPAH members in December 2025. These revisions help ensure our governance documents remain current and…
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Technology Unlocking Active Lives for People with Disabilities
What is it about? Physical activity has been central in the life of our species for most of it’s history, and thus shaped our physiology during evolution (1). Among people with disabilities, participation in physical activity is often significantly lower compared to those without disabilities…
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How do New Zealand adolescents get around?
Understanding how environment shapes adolescents’ independence, physical activity, and travel choices What is it about? Active transport, such as walking, cycling, or other non-motorised ways of getting around, is one of the simplest and most effective ways for adolescents to stay active in daily life.…
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Heritage-Inspired Desert Programs
Traditional Emirati walking routes transformed into accessible physical activity programs for older adults with remarkable health outcomes What is it about? As the sun rises over golden dunes, 63-year-old Fatima adjusts her hiking stick and smiles at her walking group. “I haven’t felt this strong…
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WalkSoccer: Building Community and Health Through Play
A slower-paced game helping adults 60+ stay active and socially connected. What is it about? WalkSoccer is a slower, low-impact version of the world’s favorite sport with two key rules: no running and no contact. It keeps the fun, tactics and teamwork of traditional soccer…
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