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ISPAH Congress 2024 in Paris: Exciting Updates and Opportunities!
Early Bird Extension to 5th August Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your spot at the ISPAH Congress 2024 in Paris with our Early Bird registration, now extended to 5th August. Register early to benefit from discounted rates and ensure your participation in…
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Introducing the 2024 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 first 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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Are you building a career in physical activity and health but not sure what your next step is?
Join us at our next online ISPAH-JPAH Early Career Social with co-hosts Dr Jacqueline Mair (JPAH Senior Associate Editor) and Dr Kim Straun (ISPAH ECN Chair) where you can connect with our community, share your experiences, and explore the theme of career development. Learn what…
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Unveiling WHO’s New Global Physical Inactivity Estimates: A Call to Action from ISPAH
Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) published new global comparable estimates of physical inactivity in adults on their website (https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/378026) and a full paper in The Lancet Global health (https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00150-5 ). This analysis identifies which countries are estimated to be “on track” to achieve the…
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Prioritizing Climate Action at the ISPAH Congress 2024
Climate change poses a direct threat to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. As temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, access to safe and healthy environments for physical activity will be increasingly compromised. As a…
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New #8investments infographics to support health care professionals with physical activity messaging for their patients
ISPAH has teamed up with the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (UK government) and Sport England to expand the Eight Investments resources. Healthcare is one of ISPAHs Eight Investments that Work for Physical Activity. Healthcare professionals (including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals) have…
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World Day for Physical Activity – April 6th
With World Day for Physical Activity #WDPA2024 around the corner on April 6th, it’s time to take action towards a more physically active world. The International Society of Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) is leading the charge, providing valuable resources and opportunities for individuals and…
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Let’s Talk About Obesity And… the language we use as researchers
This World Obesity Day, Dr. Louisa Herring is highlighting the important role of researchers in shaping conversations around obesity and eliminating weight-based stigma and discrimination, with a special focus on the 24-hour physical behaviours. Obesity is a complex condition. By increasing the understanding of the…
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ISPAH mourns the loss of Harold W. (Bill) Kohl III
ISPAH is deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of Professor Harold W. (Bill) Kohl III – ISPAH Founder, inaugural President, and ISPAH Fellow. ISPAH expresses its deep gratitude for his contributions to the society over many years, and to the broader Physical Activity…
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Empowering Healthy Aging: A New Toolkit for Action on Physical Activity by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a comprehensive toolkit aimed at catalyzing action to promote physical activity among older adults. This initiative is part of a broader series designed to assist countries in crafting and executing policies to increase population participation in physical activity.…
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Announcing a formal partnership between ISPAH and Go-PA!
The Global Observatory for Physical Activity, Go-PA!, was established in 2014 as a council of ISPAH. The aim of Go-PA! is to monitor physical activity surveillance, research, and policy on physical activity worldwide. Since its establishment, Go-PA! has been a very active ISPAH Council. A…
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Launch of ISPAH-JPAH Early Career Socials
Are you an early career professional working in physical activity and health? We’re excited to welcome you to the launch of our very first online Early Career Social, a JPAH-ISPAH collaboration aiming to facilitate peer-to-peer discussions among early career professionals. The first edition will focus…
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