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ISPAH - International Society for Physical Activity and Health
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We are dedicated to promoting physical activity as a health priority, through research, policy, and practice. Stay connected with ISPAH to join our pursuit of a healthier, more active world.
📸 Congratulations to this month's photography competition winner, Zoe Power! 📸

🥊 This photo was taken on the 8th of November, when Lee Murray was attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive boxing coaching pad rounds (500 rounds).

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November 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
💰 Have budget you need to spend before the end of the year? Invest it now to secure a discounted registration for the #ISPAH2026 Congress!

🐦 Super early bird tickets available until December 2025 - only 20 spots available!
🎟️ 10% off the early bird rate using the code: ISPAH-SUPER-2026

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November 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
🌟 @jpahjournal.bsky.social Article Spotlight! 🌟

This paper from Gierbolini-Rivera et al. used content analysis to examine national climate adaptation plans from 50 LMICs. Do the plans mention/support opportunities for active living?

🔗 Read their findings at: doi.org/10.1123/jpah...

#ISPAH #JPAH
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📢 Super Early Bird Congress Registration!

Don't miss out on an exclusive discount on #ISPAH2026 Congress tickets!
🎟️ 10% off the early bird rate using the code: ISPAH-SUPER-2026
👉 Offer only available for 2025 (expires 31st December)
👉 Available to the first 20 registrants only, so act fast 🏃

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November 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
📣 Have you registered for the upcoming ISPAH-JPAH Early Career Social?

Hear from past #ISPAH LMIC ECR Congress Scholarship recipients and learn about opportunities for 2026.

🗓️ 3 December 2025: 8:00 GMT, 15:00 SGT, 17:00 AEST, 19:00 NZST
📍 Online | Free to join
🔗 Register today: buff.ly/fOs1XJ6
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 AM
✍️ Ready to share your research?
Abstract submissions for #ISPAH2026 Congress are now open!

🔗 Submit your abstract by 9th Feb 2026 at: buff.ly/Zanr6zd

@inspmx.bsky.social | @utaustin.bsky.social
#PhysicalActivity #ActividadFísica #AtividadeFísica #Merida #Mexico
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌟 @jpahjournal.bsky.social Article Spotlight! 🌟

In this new study, A/Prof Karen Milton (@karen-milton.bsky.social) and colleagues aimed to establish an international consensus on acceptable methods for developing physical activity and sedentary behavior guidelines.

🔗 buff.ly/BePEWPP

#ISPAH #JPAH
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 AM
🌟 For our final board members spotlight, we’re thrilled to feature ISPAH’s President, Sjaan Gomersall!

We asked Sjaan four questions about her position with #ISPAH - check out her responses here 🙌
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
📢 Are you an ISPAH member with a recent publication in @jpahjournal.bsky.social?

Submit your article to be featured in our monthly Active Evidence Reel Series!
Help us showcase your work and promote global #PhysicalActivity research 🌎 🏃‍♀️

➡️ Submit here: ispah.org/members-area...
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📣 Missed our recent SEARO-focused webinar? The full recording is now available to watch!

🌏 Shaping Active Futures: Southeast Asia's Early Career Voices in #PhysicalActivity

👉 Scroll to the bottom of the Early Career Network page to view the webinar: 🔗 ispah.org/councils-and...

#ISPAH
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
🏥🏋️ Have you worked on physical activity within healthcare? We want to hear from you!

🌍 In the ISPAH #8Investments Community Hub academics, policymakers and practitioners come together to share real-world experiences in designing, implementing, and evaluating physical activity initiatives.

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November 12, 2025 at 6:20 AM
✍️ Symposia submissions for #ISPAH2026 Congress are now open!
🔗 Submit your proposal by 19th December at: ispah.org/congress-202...

@inspmx.bsky.social @utaustin.bsky.social
#PhysicalActivity #ActividadFísica #AtividadeFísica #Merida #Mexico
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
📣 Are you an early career researcher (ECR) from a low- or middle-income country (LMIC)?

Join the ISPAH–@jpahjournal ECR Social to hear about LMIC ECR scholarships and how to apply for 2026!

🗓️ 3 December 2025, 6pm AEDT (Sydney)
📍Online | Free
👉 Register: buff.ly/dv6dYId
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
🚨 Happening tomorrow! 🚨
We look forward to seeing members for Webinar 3 in our #GAPPA series (the @who.int's Global Action Plan on #PhysicalActivity):

💬 “#ActiveSocieties: Social Norms & Attitudes”
📅 10 Nov | Multiple time zones
👥 ISPAH members only
🔗 Last chance to sign up at: buff.ly/xnhf3pb
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🙌 ISPAH is officially THIS excited to have our first delegates register for ISPAH Congress 2026 in México using our super early bird promotion! Thank you! We can’t wait to see you in Mérida!

🎟️ Don't forget you can get 10% off the early bird rate using the code: ISPAH-SUPER-2026

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November 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🗓️ Just 4 days to go until our next ISPAH member webinar!

🌍 Explore how social norms shape physical activity across cultures, as part of GAPPA - aka the @who.int's Global Action Plan on #PhysicalActivity
🎙️ Hear from experts in Nigeria, Australia, Scotland & Ireland

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November 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
📢 Super Early Bird offer for #ISPAH2026 Congress! 📢

🎟️ 10% off the early bird rate using the code: ISPAH-SUPER-2026
❗ Only 20 spots
❗ Ends 31st December

👉 Find out more & register: ispah.org/congress-2026/

@inspmx.bsky.social
#PhysicalActivity #ActividadFísica #AtividadeFísica #Merida #Mexico
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
📣 #ISPAH2026 Theme revealed!

🌎"Going global for local impact: Towards a comprehensive equity approach to physical activity and health"

🇲🇽 Mérida, México | 5–8 October 2026

Hosts: @inspmx.bsky.social & The University of Texas at Austin

👉 Learn more and submit your abstract: buff.ly/LF6fwey
November 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM
✨ Inspiring start to the @iscaofficial.bsky.social #MOVECongress in Copenhagen, Denmark!

🌍 Yesterday, ISPAH President A/Prof Sjaan Gomersall joined global leaders in #PhysicalActivity and sport to discuss how community-based solutions can help tackle today’s biggest social challenges.

#ISPAH
October 31, 2025 at 10:45 AM
📸 Congratulations to this month's photography competition winner, Sarah Ryan! Featuring this adorable snapshot of a 2-year-old embracing the importance of staying active.

👉 Submit your photo for November 🔗 buff.ly/JDaQYnp

#PhysicalActivity #BeActive #Photography
October 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
📣 Spotlight on Venezuela's #GlobalMatrix Report Card on #PhysicalActivity for Children & Youth!

More info 👉 www.activehealthykids.org/venezuela/

Who’s making active play/sports/physical activity more accessible in Venezuela? Tag the researchers/organizations/change makers leading the way! 🏃

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October 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
📣 Submissions are now open for #ISPAH2026 Congress!
Send us your abstracts, symposia and workshop ideas.

🗓️ Don't miss key deadlines — find out more at: ispah.org/congress-202...

#PhysicalActivity, #ActividadFísica, #AtividadeFísica #Merida #Mexico
@inspmx.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📣 Congress news! 📣
We are thrilled to announce that the website for #ISPAH2026 Congress in Mérida, México is now live!

Make sure you check it out - and start getting excited for next October 🙌
🔗 ispah.org/congress-2026/

#PhysicalActivity #ActividadFísica #AtividadeFísica
@inspmx.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
📣 New Vacancy Alert! 📣

ISPAH's Communications Committee is seeking a new social media video creator.

🕐 Commitment: 1-2 hours/week
📅 Closing date: November 30th 2025 (or until the position is filled)

👉 Find out more and apply at buff.ly/G79ZujF
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🚨 ISPAH Congress is coming to #Merida, #Mexico! 🚨
Hear directly from ISPAH President Sjaan and co-host Ale as they announce the exciting location for our upcoming Congress...

💡 #ISPAH2026 #México #Mérida #ActividadFísica #AtividadeFísica @inspmx.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM