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New: International Day of University Sport - Agreement between FISU and UNESCO ©ICSSPE/CIEPSS
ICSSPE/CIEPSS – Sport in Latin America – International Day of University Sport – Charter of Duties of Parents in Sport
Sport in Latin America – New Publication Co-edited by Rosa Lopez de D’Amico
Ever since FIFA and IOC have decided to hold their flagship events in Brazil, there has been a growing interest in the structure and management of Latin American Sport.
This publication has been edited by ICSSPE Board member Rosa Lopez de D’Amico, Gonzalo Bravo and Charles Parrish. It introduces the reader to the role of public institutions, the importance of governing bodies and national leagues and contributes to overcoming language barriers by presenting many Spanish and Portuguese sources for the first time in English.
Further information can be found here.
New: International Day of University Sport – Agreement between FISU and UNESCO
Following a proposal from the I
nternational University Sports Federation (FISU), UNESCO members states have decided that 20th September will be the International Day of University Sport.
Based on the importance of physical education, activity and sport for a holistic education, UNESCO recognizes the role of universities to promote a healthy lifestyle.
UNESCO’s General Conference is inviting the tertiary/higher education system in all UNESCO member states to further develop participation opportunities in sport programmes on all performance levels.
Charter of Duties of Parents in Sport – Panathlon International
In order to promote the Charter of Duties of Parents in Sport, Panathlon International is planning several activities in the forthcoming months, among others a network and a conference in spring 2016.
For further information please contact Emanuela.Chiappe@panathlon.net, Communication Officer Panathlon International.
PhD Studentship: Effects of Heat on Impulsivity- London South Bank University
London South Bank University and its School of Applied Sciences is offering a 3 years PhD Studentship.
The successful applicant will work in a research team that will investigate the effect of hyperthermia on impulsivity with the objective to develop appropriate strategies and counter-measures for protection of the health and performance of individuals exposed to hot environmental conditions.
Further information can be found here.
2016 World Leisure Congress – Registration Open
Registration for the 2016 World Leisure Congress is now open.
The event, organised by the World Leisure Organization and the Leisure and Recreation Association of South Africa, will take place in Durban from 27th until 30th June 2016.
Participants will be able to present and listen to papers from the following areas:
1. Leisure and Society
2. Leisure, Health and Happiness
3. Leisure and the Environment
4. Leisure, the Economy and Technology
5. Leisure Research / Methodology / Theory
6. Leisure and Tourism
7. Leisure Management
8. Leisure and Education
9. Leisure, theme parks and playgrounds
10. Leisure, culture and creative industries
Further information can be found here.
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