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Don’t Miss a Beat: Mobilizing the Physical Activity Workforce to Address Hypertension
A call to action for physical activity leaders to help close the global hypertension care gap. Hypertension is one of the most preventable contributors to heart disease, and physical activity is one of the most powerful tools we have to address it. Yet globally, physical…
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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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Engaging older adults in meaningful physical activity: It’s a balancing act!
Physical activity is essential for maximising health, wellbeing and independence in older age – even small amounts help, and balance-focused exercise is especially effective for preventing falls. Yet many older adults struggle to stay active, and broad participation remains a challenge. So how can we…
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IT Updates: What’s New on the ISPAH Website
Building a modern, accessible, and connected platform for our global community Over the past months, ISPAH has introduced a series of IT updates to improve your online experience. Now, we’re excited to bring them all together in one place so you can see the full…
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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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The Around the Clock Terminology Consortium
A global consensus on terminology to discuss the 24-hour cycle of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep.
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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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Honouring Indigenous Youth Through Land and Water Wellness
This World Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrate culture-driven physical activity that is community-led What is it about? Indigenous Peoples are the leaders of wholistic health and well-being by being active on the land and water. In celebration of World Indigenous Peoples Day, we share the ShQUooz…
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Movement Is Medicine: Ignite Health Through Everyday Activity
A roadmap of simple, research‑proven activities to prevent chronic disease and strengthen recovery for lifelong wellness. Why Movement Is Medicine Physical inactivity is one of the leading silent drivers of the global chronic disease burden. According to the World Health Organization it contributes to over…
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Complex systems to understand injuries in runners
What is it about? The health benefits of running are well established, but the high incidence of injuries remains an important challenge. How can we better address this issue? Running-related injuries (RRI) and current limitations RRI prevalence ranges from 10.9% to 74%, with direct and…
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Women in Motion: Canoeing and Physical Teleconditioning after Breast Cancer
Hybrid University Extension Program promotes access to canoeing and online physical exercise for women after breast cancer What is it about? The Remama Program was established in 2013, as an initiative led by a physiatrist from the Cancer Institute of the state of São Paulo,…
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Reflections on the zero draft of the political declaration of the fourth high level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing
As we look forward to the United Nations fourth High-Level Meeting on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), ISPAH, as part of the WHO Civil Society Working Group on NCDs, is keeping abreast of the action. The WHO Civil Society Working Group on NCDs is an informal network…
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