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About ISPAH
An international society for those interested in advancing the science and practise of physical activity and health
ISPAH is a global community dedicated to advancing the science and practice of physical activity and health. As the leading voice in this field, ISPAH connects researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to inspire impactful change worldwide.
Featured Resource
ISPAH’s Eight Investments That Work for Physical Activity | #8Investments
A call to action for everyone, everywhere—professionals, academics, civil society, and decision-makers—to prioritise and integrate physical activity into national and local policies, driving health and wellbeing for all.
Publication
Journal of Physical Activity and Health | JPAH
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Latest News
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Movement is Culture: Indigenous Resilience Through Physically Active Lifestyles
For Indigenous Peoples, movement has always been part of our ways of life and is being reclaimed on our own terms. On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we honour the movement traditions that have sustained Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial. Long before…
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Beyond programmes: Why whole-school physical activity needs a systems approach
How do we move from knowing that schools matter for children’s physical activity, to creating lasting change that reaches every child? This question shaped one of the legacy activities from the International Whole-School Physical Activity Conference (#WSPA2024) held at the University of Bradford, UK. Rather…
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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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A child’s right to play: Why it’s everyone’s business
Parents, educators, and governments have a shared responsibility to protect a child’s right to play. From our earliest years, we’re encouraged to “learn through play” to explore, imagine, move, and connect. Yet beyond this familiar phrase lies something far more important. When children engage in…
3–5 minutes