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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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Going Global for Local Impact: A Preview of ISPAH Congress 2026
This webinar aims to promote the upcoming ISPAH Congress 2026 by showcasing selected keynote speakers and highlighting key themes in physical activity and public health. The session will emphasize regional priorities alongside global perspectives, while strengthening engagement across ISPAH and WHO/PAHO networks and building momentum…
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JPAH LMIC ECR Congress Scholarship
ISPAH and The Journal of Physical Activity and Health (JPAH) are delighted to officially announce the two successful early career researchers selected for the 2026 JPAH LMIC ECR Congress Scholarship. Anjali Dhasmana Dr Merling Phaswana We wish to congratulate Anjali Dhasmana, PhD Scholar from the…
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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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Now you can spotlight your JPAH publications with ISPAH!
Showcase your JPAH publications through ISPAH’s global communication channels – a unique benefit for active members. What is it about? As part of your ISPAH membership, you can now submit your recent Journal of Physical Activity and Health (JPAH) publications to be promoted across ISPAH’s…
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Governance Update: Invitation to Review and Vote on Amended By-Laws
We now invite all ISPAH members to review the amended bylaws and cast your vote. Your participation ensures that our governance continues to reflect the collective voice and values of our global community.
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2025 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 second 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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WHO Civil Society Working Group Calls for Action on NCDs
On 2 May 2025, the WHO Civil Society Working Group on Noncommunicable Diseases (CSWG) presented its Consensus Statement at the Multi-stakeholder Hearing for the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health, held in New York. This hearing was an important milestone of the third cycle (3rd cycle) of the CSWG, which brings together…
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Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy: Applications open until June 15
We’re excited to announce that applications for the second cohort of the Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy are open until June 15, 2025. The Academy supports early career researchers in developing their peer review skills through mentorship from experienced reviewers in the field of physical…
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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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A tribute to Dr Simon J. Marshall
Dr Simon J. Marshall August 14th, 1970 – June 1st, 2024 A tribute by Stuart Biddle and Mark Falcous Stuart was Simon’s PhD supervisor at Loughborough University. Mark was a fellow PhD student with Simon and struck up a great friendship that lasted for the…
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