Day 1 will involve a series of events (including the ISPAH Board of Directors meeting and pre-congress events).
Vancouver will proudly host the 8th International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) Congress, October 28 to 31, 2020.
The ISPAH Congress is held every two years and represents the world’s largest forum related to physical activity and public health. ISPAH is recognized as the leading global society focusing on promoting physical activity across the lifespan.
Vancouver 2020 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and the last time this congress was held in Canada. Based out of the spectacular Vancouver Convention Centre, the Congress will bring together thought-leaders, policy makers, community leaders, Indigenous elders, and researchers from over 30 countries for conversation, debate, and innovation based on the theme of “The Wholistic Approach to Health and Wellness through Physical Activity: Body, Spirit, and Mind.” A key objective of the conference will be to advance our knowledge of the benefits of physical activity for optimal health and well-being across the lifespan. There will also be a special focus on improving our understanding of health disparities globally, and wholistic wellness within Indigenous communities.
