ICSSPE/CIEPSS

25/08/2026

All the latest information about the “Move, Play & Belong” project is now available in one place – on the project website. 🌐

“Move, Play & Belong” is an international project aimed at encouraging families to take part in physical activities and creating more accessible and inclusive opportunities for families to be physically active.

Throughout the project, the website will also feature research results, practical materials, methodological resources, and other materials developed as part of the project.

🔗 Learn more: moveplaybelong.com



Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome

Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya

Estonian Sport for All Association

ECOS -European Culture and Sport Organization

KMOP

25/08/2026

🌍 ICSSPE Delivers Keynote Address at the ISHPES Congress 2026 in Taiwan

From 18–21 August 2026, more than 100 researchers from over 20 countries gathered at National Taiwan Normal University for the annual Congress of the International Society for the History of Sport and Physical Education (ISHPES). 🎓🌏

🎤 ICSSPE President Prof. Dr Annette R. Hofmann delivered a keynote exploring the life and contributions of Liselott Diem, an influential advocate for women’s sport and physical activity who also served on the ICSSPE Council.

🏆 We are also delighted that Prof. Keiko Ikeda, member of the ICSSPE Development Board, received an ISHPES Award for her outstanding academic work in sport history.

🤝 As a long-standing member of ICSSPE, ISHPES shares a close relationship with our organisation, and this year’s Congress once again demonstrated the value of international cooperation and academic exchange.



👉 Read the full article here:

ICSSPE took part in the ISHPES Congress 2026 in Taiwan, with a keynote by President Annette R. Hofmann and an award for Prof. Keiko Ikeda.

17/08/2026

🌍Want to make a difference through sport? Join the KESCAB Sport for All Leadership Training!🌎

If you are passionate about sport, physical activity, and creating positive change in your community, this could be the opportunity for you. 🏃‍♀️

The KESCAB Sport for All Leadership Training is a free, fully online 12-week programme that will help participants develop the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to become stronger advocates and leaders for Sport for All. 🌟

🎓 Participants will receive:
✅ 12 weeks of online training
📚 Access to a TAFISA Certified Leadership Course
🏅 TAFISA certification upon successful completion
🌐 Training in English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese
💻 Fully online participation
🎯 Free access to the programme

👥 The call is open to students, young people, volunteers, sport enthusiasts, community advocates, sport professionals and practitioners – as well as anyone passionate about Sport for All. No specific age, background, or level of experience is required.

🤝 KESCAB is an Erasmus+ project led by TAFISA, with a consortium including ICSSPE, the Sports Union of Slovenia, España se Mueve, CNOSF, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, the Knowledge Centre for Sport and Physical Activity Netherlands, the Portuguese Sports Confederation, and the Hungarian Leisure Sport Association.

Together, the project partners are supporting the development of future Sport for All leaders who can contribute to healthier, more active, and inclusive communities. 🌱🌍

👉 Register your interest and find the application form in your preferred language here:
English - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/KjyVX7HZfr
French - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/dfLrvHJ7ss
Spanish - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/abFmqNWCpe
Portuguese - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/JXDLxK1q5B

11/08/2026

🌍Advancing Physical Literacy Through Global Collaboration🌍

The process and outcomes behind the Global Physical Literacy Action Framework (GloPL) have now been published in the international journal Sports Medicine.

The publication, “The Global Physical Literacy Action Framework: Process and Outcomes,” documents the international consensus process that shaped the framework and identifies key priorities for advancing physical literacy across research, policy, education and practice.

Bringing together 59 physical literacy academics from 46 countries, alongside representatives from international societies and organisations, the collaborative process identified five interconnected areas for action:

📣 Advocacy | 🏃 Practice | 🎓 Education | 📊 Assessment | 🔬 Research

Together, these priorities provide a shared direction for researchers, educators, practitioners, policymakers and organisations working to promote meaningful and lifelong engagement in physical activity.

ICSSPE contributed to the broader development and dissemination of the framework alongside international partners and continues to support collaboration across sectors to advance physical literacy globally. The publication represents an important step in strengthening the evidence base around the GloPL Framework and supporting its translation into coordinated action across different contexts.



🔗 Read the full article here:

New Sports Medicine article explores the Physical Literacy Action Framework, its development and priorities for global action.

28/07/2026

🌐 ICSSPE’s new website is now live!

We have officially launched the new ICSSPE website.

Designed to better reflect our role as a global network for sport science, physical education and physical activity, the new website offers a clearer structure, improved accessibility and an updated presentation of our work and mission.

You can explore ICSSPE’s activities across research, education and policy, stay informed about our latest news and events, access key resources, and learn more about our international network and partners.

This new platform marks an important step in strengthening how we communicate, connect and share knowledge with our members, partners and the wider community.

We invite you to explore the new website here:
🔗 https://www.icsspe.org/

10/07/2026

ICSSPE Executive Director Patrick Stolpmann is currently in China 🇨🇳, where he has met with leading representatives from the country’s sport, sport science, higher education and Paralympic institutions.

The discussions focused on introducing ICSSPE’s work, strengthening institutional relationships and exploring opportunities for future cooperation in areas such as sport science, physical education, coaching, inclusion and international exchange.

Meetings included representatives from multiple Chinese sport organisatoins and governing bodies:
🔹 Yong Zhijun, Secretary General of the National Paralympic Committee of China and Deputy Director General of the Department of Sports of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation
🔹 Wang Xinzhai, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Education, and Zhang Xinwei from its Education Division, General Administration of Sport of China
🔹 Professor Zhao Jiexiu of the China Institute of Sport Science, Deputy Director of the Institute and Vice-President for Asia of the International Council for Coaching Excellence
🔹 President Zhang Jian from the Beijing Sport University

At Beijing Sport University, the visit also included a campus tour of the university’s sport rehabilitation and kinesiology facilities, as well as an exchange with members of the university volleyball team.

These meetings represent an important step in strengthening ICSSPE’s engagement with Chinese institutions and positioning ICSSPE as a platform for exchange, learning and joint international projects. 🤝

Read the full article here: https://www.icsspe.org/content/icsspe-strengthens-cooperation-and-exchange-in-china/

09/07/2026

The call for proposals is now open for the 8th IOC World Conference – Protecting the Health of the Athlete 🩺 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

Taking place in Monaco from 1–3 December 2027, the conference will bring together experts and practitioners from across the global sport, health and research communities to explore evidence-based, practical and innovative approaches to athlete health protection.

The programme will focus strongly on prevention and welcomes multidisciplinary perspectives across sports medicine, sports science, nutrition, mental health and athlete safeguarding.

Proposals are currently invited for:
🔹 Keynote lectures
🔹 Symposia
🔹 Head-to-head debates

The deadline for invited speaker proposals is 1 October 2026.

The organisers particularly encourage proposals that bring forward early- and mid-career researchers, presenters from low-resource and underrepresented regions, and gender-balanced faculty.

Read more about the conference and all requirements here: https://www.icsspe.org/content/8th-ioc-world-conference-to-focus-on-protecting-the-health-of-the-athlete/

Join the 8th IOC World Conference in Monaco from 1 to 3 December 2027 to enhance athlete health protection strategies.

03/07/2026

Another online meeting of the “Move, Play & Belong” project partners took place, during which we discussed the latest project updates and the upcoming work plan. 💻

“Move, Play & Belong” focuses on engaging families in physical activities, developing educational and practical materials, and planning the next steps for bringing the approach into practice.

🔜 The project is currently approaching the end of its first research phase and gradually moving towards the next stage of development.



Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome
Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya
Estonian Sport for All Association
European Culture and Sport Organization
KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre

26/06/2026

ICSSPE contributed to the closing event of the EU–Council of Europe joint project “Sport For All: Promoting Inclusion and Combating Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities”, held on 23–24 June 2026 in Strasbourg 🇫🇷

The event brought together athletes, sport professionals, policymakers, national focal points and European institutions to reflect on the project’s findings, outcomes and future directions.

As part of the project, ICSSPE supported the capacity-building component through the design and delivery of two tailored training workshops for sport professionals and stakeholders from Armenia, Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Serbia, Türkiye and Ukraine.

🎤 During the closing event, Patrick Stolpmann moderated the session “Athlete leadership and advocacy”, featuring Martina Caironi PLY and Päivi Tolppanen, and presented the outcomes of the Sport For All training workshops during the session “Building the capacity of grassroots”.

💡 The project highlighted an important message: inclusive sport systems require more than policy frameworks. They need visible role models, accessible pathways, trained professionals, practical tools and sustained institutional commitment.

ICSSPE is pleased to have supported this initiative and its efforts to strengthen inclusion and combat discrimination against persons with disabilities in sport.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://www.icsspe.org/content/icsspe-contributes-to-closing-event-of-the-eu-council-of-europe-sport-for-all-project/

23/06/2026

🌍 Today, ICSSPE joins the Olympic Movement in celebrating Olympic Day and the IOC’s Let’s Move campaign.

Under the theme “You Can Do This! Let’s Move”, this year’s campaign reminds us that movement does not need to begin with perfection, confidence or high performance. It can begin with one step, one game, one shared activity or one moment of courage.

For ICSSPE, this message strongly reflects our mission to advance physical activity, sport and physical education as essential contributors to health, inclusion, education, wellbeing and sustainable development.

As an organisation recognised by the IOC, ICSSPE is proud to support the call for more accessible opportunities to move, helping individuals and communities build confidence, connection and healthier lives through sport and physical activity.

You can do this. Let’s move. 💪

Read the full article here: https://www.icsspe.org/content/icsspe-celebrates-olympic-day-and-lets-move-campaign/