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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…
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Moving for the Planet: Physical Activity and the Environment
World Environment Day, 5 June 2026 Physical activity is one of the most powerful tools available for human health. Decades of evidence confirms that regular movement reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression, and premature death. Yet as the climate crisis deepens, there is…
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Running’s Third Boom: Who Gets to Join In?
Running is growing, but we must ask who has access to safe, welcoming, and meaningful ways to take part? On this Global Running Day, we find ourselves in the middle of what some have called running’s ‘third boom.’ Major races are seeing extraordinary demand, marathon…
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JPAH LMIC ECR Congress Scholarship
ISPAH and The Journal of Physical Activity and Health (JPAH) are delighted to officially announce the two successful early career researchers selected for the 2026 JPAH LMIC ECR Congress Scholarship. Anjali Dhasmana Dr Merling Phaswana We wish to congratulate Anjali Dhasmana, PhD Scholar from the…
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ISCA and ISPAH launch webinar for the jointly developed ActiveVoice: An online learning course covering the fundamentals of Physical Activity Advocacy
ISCA and ISPAH would like to invite you to the launch webinar for the jointly developed ActiveVoice: an online learning course covering the fundamentals of Physical Activity Advocacy. During the webinar, you will hear from ISCA and ISPAH leadership on the reasons behind the course…
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Unlocking Movement: Systems That Support Daily Activity
How can small structural changes in schools can remove barriers, reduce inequalities, and help young people be active throughout the day What is it about? Physical activity is essential for children’s and adolescents’ physical and mental health, wellbeing, learning, and development. Yet globally most young…
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Breaking the Silos: Why Collaboration Is Key to Advancing “Sport for All”
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen global collaboration in physical activity promotion, the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) partnered with The Association For International Sports for All (TAFISA) to host a Mission 2030 webinar exploring how researchers, practitioners, and policymakers can work more effectively together…
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Is the way we frame physically active learning holding us back?
How a shift to movement‑centred pedagogy can strengthen research–practice alignment and improve sustainability in schools. What is it about? In recent years, physically active learning (PAL) has gained considerable attention for its potential to enhance both health and educational outcomes. Yet, despite strong supporting evidence,…
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Social Media and Teen Wellbeing: Finding the Balance
Moderate social media use may support adolescent wellbeing better than none or heavy use. What is it about? Our study explored how social media use relates to adolescent wellbeing over time. Using data from more than 100,000 Australian students aged roughly 8–18 years, we tracked…
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Pediatric Obesity Care and Physical Activity: Beyond the Scale
Reframing physical activity in pediatric obesity care settings can improve treatment and lifelong participation Pediatric obesity is complex, shaped by biological, social, environmental, and psychological factors. Globally, the prevalence of children and adolescents with overweight and obesity is estimated to be 14.8% and 8.5%, respectively.…
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How Can We Keep the World Active?
Global Experts Share What Works In a webinar hosted by the ISPAH Capacity Building Committee, global experts came together to discuss how to get more people moving. The webinar was facilitated by ISPAH Board members Professor Mark Stoutenberg (Durham University) and Dr Jessica Bourne (University…
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Understanding ISPAH 2024 Carbon Emissions & Future Commitments
ISPAH 2024 Carbon Footprint In 2024, , ISPAH worked with ClimatePartner to calculate both its corporate carbon footprint and the carbon footprint of the 2024 ISPAH Congress in Paris. This work was undertaken to provide a clearer understanding of ISPAH’s environmental impact, highlight where emissions occur, and establish a foundation for future climate…
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