ISPAH
@ISPAH
International Society for Physical Activity and Health - Promoting research and action for physical activity and health. #8Investments
π¨ ISPAH is Stepping Away from X π¨ Stay connected! Sign up for our newsletter π buff.ly/UCZMCAG Follow us on LinkedIn π buff.ly/GfhHfFt & Instagram π @ispahorg. π’ Watch this space β Weβre also exploring the use of Bluesky in the coming months!

π£ ISPAH is proud to announce its membership in the WHO Civil Society Working Group (CSWG) on NCDs. πββοΈ ISPAH will play a vital role in shaping global policies to combat physical inactivity and NCDs through movement. Read more π buff.ly/M8mRMGQ

π’ Meet Dr @GabyArgumedoG β Research Fellow at the National Institute of Public Health, Mexico. β Gabrielaβs research focuses on promoting #PhysicalActivity in school settings. π More about Gabriela πbuff.ly/cuJJ8qy Apply to be the next ECN Member Highlight!

π’ Spotlight on Uruguay's @activehealthyk1 report card! π‘ Whoβs making active play, sports, and physical education more accessible in Uruguay? Tag the researchers, organizations, and change makers leading the way! πββοΈβ½ποΈ Available in Spanish π buff.ly/Roeqbez


π£ Through our renewed partnership, @JPAHjournal will sponsor two scholarships for early career researchers from low- to middle-income countries to support their attendance at ISPAH 2026 in Mexico. β More details available closer to congress!

π£ ISPAH is proud to renew its partnership with the Journal of Physical Activity and Health (@JPAHjournal), reinforcing our shared commitment to advancing global physical activity research.

π£ New blog post πͺ This blog post discusses new research led by Dr. Ashley Gluchowski aimed at improving the messaging around the strength training component of the UKβs physical activity guidelines. Read the blog π buff.ly/3xKJp4q @STRONGERwithAGE

πΈ February photo competition winner! π Congratulations to @ClaudiaMaddren for this winning photo captured while heading down to catch some waves at Killalea Regional Park, NSW South Coast. β Submit your photo for this month's competition: π buff.ly/NKfGtV3

π Tuesday March 4th is world obesity day The day calls for global action by shifting the focus from the individual to the systems that are contributing to the growing rates of obesity worldwide. Read the blog π buff.ly/Nr2X9v7

π’ ISPAH Paris 2024: Reflections from the ISPAH ECN ππΌ Kim Straun, @ClaudiaMaddren & @Julissa_Brunel, on behalf of the ISPAH ECN Committee 2023-2024, reflect on the #ISPAH2024 Paris Congress and share key moments and takeaways! Check this out: π bit.ly/41vuQGF

β @JPAHjournal Spotlight! π A new study by Ofer Amram et al. explored the implications of using Google Location History (GLH) data for measuring outdoor physical activity. π Read the paper here π bit.ly/41y3fog
π’ Mexico Report Card Spotlight! πΉ Overall Physical Activity: D πΉ Active Play: C+ πΉ Sedentary Behavior: D- πΉ Community & Environment: D π²π½ Tag researchers and organizations driving change in Mexico! Learn more: πbit.ly/4i5equ7 #ISPAH2026 @activehealthyk1


π¨ Vacancy alert! Get involved with ISPAH! β Role: Engagement reporting role π€ Commitment: 1-2 hours per week π Apply by April 1st, 2025 Thank you to @khc_john for your service in this role over the past 2.5 years! π Learn more and apply here: π bit.ly/4gQk9mr
π’ Spread the word! Pitch your story about promoting #PhysicalActivity to the #8investments community hub π bit.ly/3V5asst π― These investments aim to help every country achieve a 15% reduction in physical inactivity by 2030!

π’ New blog post! ππ» We are happy to announce that the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance Global Matrix 5.0 will be released at the #ISPAH2026 Congress! Read more π bit.ly/4bbD8qG En este enlace tambiΓ©n hay una versiΓ³n del blog post en espaΓ±ol ππ» @activehealthyk1

π¨ Vacancy alert! Get involved with ISPAH! β Social Media Interaction and Engagement π Ready to apply? Visit this link: π bit.ly/415cX03