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23/04/2026 (All day) to 26/04/2026 (All day)
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13/05/2026 - 15:00 to 16/05/2026 - 19:00
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01/06/2026 - 09:00 to 03/06/2026 - 17:00
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AIESEP 2026 World Congress: Advancing Intercultural Dialogue in Physical Education
The global physical education and sport pedagogy community will come together for the 2026 AIESEP World Congress, taking place from 15 to 19 June 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan.
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ECSS 2026: Join the Global Sport Science Community in Lausanne
The international sport science community will gather this summer for the 31st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), taking place from 7 to 10 July 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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FIFA Research Scholarship awarded to ICSSPE Sport Science Research Manager
ICSSPE'S Sport Science Research Manager, Dr. Pascal Camara, has been awarded the FIFA Research Scholarship 2026 recognising outstanding contributions and potential in football-related research.
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Launch of the Global Physical Literacy Action Framework
ICSSPE contributed to the newly released Global Physical Literacy Action Framework (GloPL), a major international initiative aimed at strengthening global coordination and action to promote physical literacy and meaningful physical activity for all.
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Introducing Prof. Dr. Karen Petry – ICSSPE Executive Board Member
The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) is pleased to highlight the interview with Prof. Dr. Karen Petry, Executive Board Member of ICSSPE and Co-Chair of the UNESCO Chair on Sport for Development, Peace and Environment.
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ICSSPE at the 17th International Symposium for Olympic and Paralympic Research
During the second week of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, scholars, practitioners, and Olympic Movement stakeholders convened in Naples, Italy, for the 17th International Symposium for Olympic and Paralympic Research.
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ICSSPE selected by the Council of Europe on “Sport For All” Project
ICSSPE is supporting the delivery of the joint European Union–Council of Europe project “Sport For All: Promoting Inclusion and Combating Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities".
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Promotion of Gender Equality and Women’s Health in Sport at the Council of Europe
On 5 and 6 March 2026, the Council of Europe in Strasbourg will host two important events marking International Women’s Day and advancing gender equality in sport policy and practice.
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Call for Applications: 33rd International Seminar on Olympic Studies for Postgraduate Students
The International Olympic Academy (IOA) invites applications from early-career researchers and postgraduate students passionate about the Olympic Movement, for its 33rd International Seminar on Olympic Studies for Postgraduate Students, taking place from 3 to 25 July 2026 at the historic IOA premises in Ancient Olympia, Greece.
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ICSSPE President Meets the President of Germany at Milano Cortina 2026
During the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, ICSSPE President Prof. Dr. Annette Hofmann met with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and his wife, Elke Büdenbender.
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Introducing Dr. Kishore Gopinathan – ICSSPE Executive Board Member
The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) is pleased to highlight the interview with Dr. Kishore Gopinathan, Executive Board Member of ICSSPE and Vice Chancellor of the Young India Sports University. With a distinguished career spanning national sport administration, higher education leadership, and sport science development.
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WFDF Launches New Knowledge & Learning Platforms
ICSSPE spotlights two exciting developments from one of our members, the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF).
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“Stronger Together” Project and Launches the Second Edition of the Let’s Get Moving Together! Toolkit
ICSSPE is proud to announce the successful completion of the “Stronger Together: Creating Youth Champions to Transform Communities through Grassroots Sport” project and the official release of the second edition of the Let’s Get Moving Together! toolkit.
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Call for Abstracts: ICSSPE Perspectives Series, Volume 17
ICSSPE is pleased to announce a Call for Abstracts for the upcoming ICSSPE Perspectives Series, Volume 17, on Sport and Artificial Intelligence
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ISAPA 2025 Proceedings are Now Available
The proceedings from the 25th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA 2025) are now published and freely accessible.
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Introducing Prof. Dr. Angela Schneider OLY – ICSSPE Executive Board Member
The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) is proud to welcome Angela J. Schneider OLY from Canada to its Executive Board.
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ICSSPE's Executive Director Appointed as IFAPA Disability Community Liaison
ICSSPE is pleased to announce that our Executive Director, Patrick Stolpmann, has been appointed to a voluntary leadership role with the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA).
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Job Opportunity: Office and Project Administrator
ICSSPE is looking for a motivated and well-organized individual to join our team as an Office & Project Administrator.
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Call for Abstracts – 31st ECSS Annual Congress
The European College of Sport Science (ECSS) will open registration and abstract submission for the 31st ECSS Annual Congress on 1 January 2026. The Congress will take place from 7 to 10 July 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland – a dynamic hub of sport and innovation, home to the International Olympic Committee and numerous international sport federations.
News
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ICSSPEAIESEP 2026 World Congress: Advancing Intercultural Dialogue in Physical Education30/03/2026The global physical education and sport pedagogy community will come together for the 2026 AIESEP World Congress, taking place from 15 to 19 June 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan. |
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ICSSPEECSS 2026: Join the Global Sport Science Community in Lausanne30/03/2026The international sport science community will gather this summer for the 31st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS), taking place from 7 to 10 July 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. |
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ICSSPEFIFA Research Scholarship awarded to ICSSPE Sport Science Research Manager30/03/2026ICSSPE'S Sport Science Research Manager, Dr. Pascal Camara, has been awarded the FIFA Research Scholarship 2026 recognising outstanding contributions and potential in football-related research. |
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ICSSPELaunch of the Global Physical Literacy Action Framework16/03/2026ICSSPE contributed to the newly released Global Physical Literacy Action Framework (GloPL), a major international initiative aimed at strengthening global coordination and action to promote physical literacy and meaningful physical activity for all. |
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ICSSPEIntroducing Prof. Dr. Karen Petry – ICSSPE Executive Board Member26/02/2026The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) is pleased to highlight the interview with Prof. Dr. Karen Petry, Executive Board Member of ICSSPE and Co-Chair of the UNESCO Chair on Sport for Development, Peace and Environment. |
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ICSSPEICSSPE at the 17th International Symposium for Olympic and Paralympic Research24/02/2026During the second week of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, scholars, practitioners, and Olympic Movement stakeholders convened in Naples, Italy, for the 17th International Symposium for Olympic and Paralympic Research. |
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ICSSPEICSSPE selected by the Council of Europe on “Sport For All” Project20/02/2026ICSSPE is supporting the delivery of the joint European Union–Council of Europe project “Sport For All: Promoting Inclusion and Combating Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities". |
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ICSSPEPromotion of Gender Equality and Women’s Health in Sport at the Council of Europe20/02/2026On 5 and 6 March 2026, the Council of Europe in Strasbourg will host two important events marking International Women’s Day and advancing gender equality in sport policy and practice. |
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ICSSPECall for Applications: 33rd International Seminar on Olympic Studies for Postgraduate Students20/02/2026The International Olympic Academy (IOA) invites applications from early-career researchers and postgraduate students passionate about the Olympic Movement, for its 33rd International Seminar on Olympic Studies for Postgraduate Students, taking place from 3 to 25 July 2026 at the historic IOA premises in Ancient Olympia, Greece. |
Our Vision
ICSSPE is a leader of the global movement educating for sustainable quality of life for all through physical activity and sport.
Our Mission
The mission of ICSSPE is to:
- Integrate research to enhance physical activity and sport;
- Educate for improved quality of life and health for all people through physical activity and sport;
- Promote policies for active lifestyles, human performance and good governance in physical activity and sport.