October 12-14, 2021

8th ISPAH CONGRESS VIRTUAL

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October 12-14, 2021

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8TH ISPAH CONGRESS VANCOUVER 2021

100% VIRTUAL

October 12-14, 2021

8th ISPAH VIRTUAL CONGRESS

October 11, 2021

IN-PERSON SATELLITE MEETINGS

FOR THOSE THAT WANT TO EXPERIENCE VANCOUVER IN-PERSON

Date

October 12-14, 2021

Location

100% VIRTUAL

Registration Open

March 18, 2020

Movement Innovators

October 12-14, 2021

ABOUT EVENT / Innovation and Inspiration

100% VIRTUAL with Onsite Satellite Meetings

Vancouver will proudly host the 8th International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) Congress, October 12 to 14, 2021.

The ISPAH Congress 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.

The 8th ISPAH 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.

We would love to welcome everyone in-person to our beautiful city. This year owing to the global COVID-19 pandemic we have worked to create a virtual conference recognizing that many may not be able to attend in person. For those that are interested in travelling, we will also hold a smaller safely distanced IN-PERSON option related to associated satellite meetings on October 11, 2021. Members registered for the VIRTUAL congress may attend all associated satellite meetings in person for free (dependent upon availability and local health restrictions).

Our updated format is designed to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of our delegates and also allow the attendance of delegates from around the world.

The Congress will be designed such that virtual sessions will be held in different time zones allowing for a wide participation of delegates from around the world. All VIRTUAL sessions will be recorded to allow for the viewing at a later time by registered delegates.

Donation / Indigenous Trainees

We are proud to support Indigenous trainees throughout the world. As a legacy to this Congress, we will establish a series of training scholarships for Indigenous trainees within higher education and community-based settings. Your generous donations would be appreciated greatly. For further information please feel free to contact our team at: info@ispah2020.com

Conference and Event Schedule / Coming Soon

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Event Sponsors / Welcome

Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology & Indigenous Health and Physical Activity Programs

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Testimonials / What is the Buzz!

The Health & Fitness Society of BC is excited to partner to bring the 8th ISPAH Congress to Vancouver. We look forward to welcoming thought leaders from the international community to our beautiful city.

Health & Fitness Society of BC

The Indigenous Physical Activity and Cultural Circle is excited to welcome you to Vancouver and to acknowledge that the Congress will be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. As partner in the Congress, we look forward to sharing local Indigenous languages, traditions, and practices.

Indigenous Physical Activity and Cultural Circle

“I am delighted that the International Society for Physical Activity and Health has selected Vancouver for its 2020 congress. Our city is recognized around the globe as one of the healthiest places to live and it’s fitting that the ISPAH 2020 congress marks the 10-year anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The congress will support our Healthy City Strategy goals of promoting the importance of regular physical activity and healthy lifestyles, and we look forward to hosting it in 2020.”

Mayor Gregor Robertson, City of Vancouver

The Health & Fitness Federation of Canada is proud to be a partner in the organization of the 8th ISPAH Congress in support of ISPAH’s mission to advance evidence-based front-line health-related physical fitness practices for all persons across the lifespan.

Health & Fitness Federation of Canada

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Dr. Camilo Mora, PhD

KEYNOTE

We are honoured to announce that Dr. Camilo Mora will give a keynote presentation at our Congress.

WANEEK HORN-MILLER

KEYNOTE

We are honoured to announce that Waneek Horn-Miller will give a keynote presentation at our Congress.

Dr. Olga Sarmiento, MD, MPH, PhD

KEYNOTE

We are honoured to announce that Dr. Olga Sarmiento will give a keynote presentation at our Congress.

Dr. Emmanuel Stamatakis, PhD

KEYNOTE

We are honoured to announce that Dr. Emmanuel Stamataki will give a keynote presentation at our Congress.

Dr. Ryan Rhodes, PhD

KEYNOTE

We are honoured to announce that Dr. Ryan Rhodes will give a keynote presentation at our Congress.

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Registration Now Open

Registration Portal

We look forward to welcoming you to Vancouver in the Fall of 2021! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our team at: info@ispah2020.com

Our organizing committee is proud to announce that the 8th ISPAH Congress is 100% Virtual allowing for the participation of delegates from around the world (at different time zones).

Vancouver

Equidistant from Europe and Asia, bordering the United States, Vancouver is home to the award-winning Vancouver International Airport (YVR), the second largest airport on North America’s west coast. Travelling downtown to the Vancouver Convention Centre is as easy as taking a taxi, limo or the Canada Line rapid transit system, and takes less than 30 minutes. Please refer to the detailed "Travel Planning" instructions on our website how to get to downtown Vancouver. https://ispah2020.com/travel-planning/ https://www.tourismvancouver.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here/

We recognize that many will be interested in attending our Satellite meetings in person. If you are able to join us in person there are plenty of things to do in Vancouver. We are honoured to work with Tourism Vancouver, the Vancouver Convention Centre, and various local businesses to create a diverse menu of events for our Satellite meeting delegates. There are a variety of activities that you can do during your stay in Vancouver. Tourism Vancouver provides a comprehensive list of activities that you can do while in Vancouver such as family-friendly excursions, thrill-seeking exploits, outdoor adventures, marine explorations, and mountaintop luxury getaways. Importantly, there are a variety of activities within short walking distance of the Vancouver Convention Centre. Many of these activities are free or low cost. Our team has compiled a brief list of some of their personal favourite attractions, activities, or adventures within close proximity of the Vancouver Convention Centre:

A Stroll through Stanley Park
Talking Trees - Indigenous Walking Tour through Stanley Park
Visit the marine life at Vancouver Aquarium
Capilano Suspension Bridge
FlyOver Canada Simulated Flight
Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane
The SeaBus to North Vancouver
A Walk through Granville Island and Market
Vancouver Hop On, Hop Off City Tour or Stanley Park Experience
Whale Watching Tours
Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours
Skiing and Snowboarding on Local Mountains

For those attending our Satellite meetings on October 11, 2021, Vancouver offers more than 13,000 hotel guest rooms in the heart of downtown Vancouver, many within walking distance of sightseeing, top restaurants, sports venues, and nightlife. We have worked together with Tourism Vancouver and the Vancouver Convention Centre to find a wide range of accommodation options for our Satellite meeting delegates and their families and friends. This includes a series of recommended hotels within close proximity to the heart of downtown Vancouver. We have also outlined alternative housing options (such as Airbnb).

Our thoughts go out to the people who have been affected by the novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. We appreciate greatly the healthcare professionals, communities, and governments from around the world who are working to contain this novel coronavirus. The conference organizers and ISPAH have been carefully reviewing the conditions daily related to the spread of COVID-19 and the implications for our upcoming Congress. We have met recently with public health agencies and authorities and the Vancouver Convention Centre. We have also received considerable feedback from potential international delegates and speakers. Based on this feedback, the local organizing committee and the ISPAH board of directors have made the difficult decision make the 8^th ISPAH Congress 100% Virtual (October 12-14, 2021) with safely distanced satellite meetings (October 11, 2021) in Vancouver, BC. We apologize for the inconvenience that this may cause in your plans for attending the Congress. We are excited to continue building upon our symposia and program outline. Please notice the additional opportunities for abstract submissions and revised deadlines leading up to the 2021 Congress (see www.ispah2020.com).

ABOUT VANCOUVER

Vancouver is a spectacular place to visit. Vancouver is surrounded on three sides by water and located alongside the Coast Mountain Range. It is home to spectacular and breath-taking scenery and a vibrant metropolitan centre. It is the largest city in British Columbia.

Consider just a few reasons why you should plan a trip to Vancouver: