The 2012 International Convention on Science, Education
and Medicine in Sport
July 19-24th 2012, SECC Glasgow
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Paralympic Committee (IPC), International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) and the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) are proud to announce that their International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport will take place in Glasgow just before the Opening Ceremonies for the 2012 Olympic Games.
ICSEMIS replaces and expands the scope of the former four-yearly Congresses that were so familiar to many scientists and academics in sport. The first ICSEMIS was held in 2008 in Guangzhou, China. In 2012, as hosts of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the UK will host the second ICSEMIS (www.icsemis2012.com ) at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow, Scotland.
Under the leadership of the four international partners, ICSEMIS is supported by almost all of the major professional associations. The Local Organising Committee is led by a consortium of five UK Universities – Brunel (in the chair), Liverpool John Moores, UWIC, Ulster and Strathclyde.
ICSEMIS is a unique event that brings together sport and exercise scientists and world leading experts and policy makers from all disciplines. It also adds wider value to society through its extensive public engagement and publication programmes.
This is an opportunity for leading researchers and officials from the Olympic and Paralympic Family, and especially those from single discipline organizations, to:
- increase understanding of each other's needs
- gain knowledge from other disciplines
- address issues in sport and society that can only be tackled through joint efforts
- meet new colleagues
- benefit from the joint initiative of UK universities with an excellent research reputation
Researchers, students and practitioners from every branch of sport and exercise are invited to attend and to share this unique opportunity for multi-and interdisciplinary scientific exchange.
The main theme of the Convention is: INSPIRING A LEARNING LEGACY
Sub-themes, designed to attract contributions from all disciplines, are:
- Athlete Welfare
- Eligibility and Inclusion
- Elite Performance
- Governance and Policy
- International Sports Development and Management
- Major Sporting Events
- Pedagogy
- Physical Activity and Health
- Faith and Sport
- Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention
At the last count, more than 2000 abstracts had been submitted, adding to the 135 invited symposia and a dozen keynotes. See www.icsemis2012.com Key dates are:
- Registration OPEN NOW
- Notification of review outcome January, 2012
- Early bird registration ends March, 2012
- July 19-24 2012 Convention dates
NCFA supporters will be pleased to see that the programme contains several themes that cover education and welfare issues in sport. The draft programme can be viewed at www.ICSEMIS2012.com Presenters will be notified soon of the results of the review process after which the programme details will be confirmed. The website also has details of how the event can be followed on Twitter, Facebook etc. so why not sign up now? We very much hope that you will register for the Convention and that your organisations will book a stand in the trade exhibition: full details may be found at the website above.
Professor Celia Brackenridge, Brunel University, UK
Chair, Local Organising Committee, ICSEMIS 2012
celia.brackenridge@brunel.ac.uk
Professor Greg Whyte, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Chair, Scientific Committee ICSEMIS 2012
gregwhyte27@yahoo.co.uk
ICSEMIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON SCIENCE, EDUCATION & MEDICINE IN SPORT
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NATIONAL CHILDREN'S FOOTBALL WEEK
Wed 30th May – Wed 6th June 2012
This is every child’s friend, parents, guardians, carers, football club, sports organisation (regardless of affiliation), school, youth club, and welfare industry putting aside adult agendas and enjoying a game of football. If you are in a position to help facilitate a game of football on a park, in a playground, at a club or in your garden pick up a ball and support the right to play your game - with your friends and family
Let Us Play.
NCFA want to raise the profile of all the good work undertaken by parents, teachers, youth workers, volunteers and organisations that use football as a vehicle to help communities be a better place. NCFA are asking the football industry to take a back seat and let the children play. You can download National Children’s Football Alliance materials to help support your event
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Ray Lee (South London) ray@footballforfun.co.uk
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