Boletim da AIESEP - Associacao Internacional das Escolas Superiores de Educação Física, n 144, 2017.

AIESEP        FLASH NEWSLETTER           February 13, 2017                        Number 144

[AIESEP (Association Internationale des Ecoles Supérieures d'Education Physique - International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education) is a multilingual and multicultural association of universities, colleges, institutes of physical education (PE) and sport, and individuals who support and contribute to the advancement of sport pedagogy research and scholarship. For more information, see http://aiesep.org. The "AIESEP Flash Newsletter" aims to establish contact with people from around the world potentially interested in sport pedagogy. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROMOTE YOUR EVENT, PLEASE SEND INFORMATION TO Bryan McCullick (10 lines max, in English, include email address of contact) at bamccull@uga.edu]

AIESEP News since 2017 / 1 / 17:

* Call for abstracts. The 2017 AIESEP World Conference will be held November 7-10, 2017 in Gosier, Guadeloupe (FRA) hosted by the Université des Antilles. The theme of the Conference is Cultures, Disciplines, Interactions: Contextualizing Diversity in Physical Activities and Physical education” with sub-themes of: (a) Diversity in Physical Education and Sport: Opportunities and Challenges for Sport Pedagogy, (b) Learner Identities within Physical Education and Sport: Overtaking Inequities, (c) Cultural Competencies in Teacher and Coach Education, and (d) Inclusion Policies in Physical Education and Sport Practices. Diversity is understood in a broad sense that integrates the teaching of sport and physical education. The call for abstracts is open from 1 November. Deadline for abstract submission: 28 February 2017. Notification of acceptance: 30 April 2017. You can access the conference website to the following address: www.aiesepguadeloupe2017.wordpress.com. For more information, please contact: AIESEP2017@espe-guadeloupe.fr

* Applications are still invited for the 2017 AIESEP Young Scholar Awards.  The intent of the award is to support the participation of early career scholars at AIESEP events and to recognize their scholarly promise. Award recipients will receive a waiver of their registration fees for AIESEP 2017 in Guadeloupe and formal recognition during the conference.

Interested scholars should submit their applications, via email, to Tristan Wallhead (wallhead@uwyo.edu) no later than February 28th, 2017. For information on the required documents, the application process and a list of previous award recipients visithttps://aiesepguadeloupe2017.wordpress.com/aiesep-young-scholar-awards/ or www.aiesep.org (-> Awards -> Young Scholars).

* The AIESEP family continues to grow. If you wish to join AIESEP complete an application form via the AIESEP website at http://aiesep.org/membership/becoming-a-member/ Remember, institutional membership entitles you to discounted conference registration fees at AIESEP events for three members of your institution. You can keep up to date with AIESEP news by following us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/aiesep (@aiesep) and on Facebook.

Position Announcements

* The College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (CPASS) at West Virginia University (USA) is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor in Physical Education Teacher Education with an emphasis in pedagogy and technology. Our College serves approximately 1100 students across 13 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Our mission focuses on conducting and disseminating high quality research, preparing students to be leaders and innovators in their fields, and enhancing the quality of life for the residents of our state through outreach efforts. We are looking for a highly qualified individual who can contribute to this mission by working with other faculty, learners, and community partners in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2017 and will remain open until filled. To apply, candidates must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for four professional references. The letter of application should address the applicant’s ability to meet the responsibilities of the position. For further information regarding this position, please contact Valerie Wayda, Department Chair, College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences atvalerie.wayda@mail.wvu.edu.   

Conferences & General Information

* The 13th Symposium of the International Society of Exercise and Immunology (www.isei.dk and www.isei2017portugal.com) that will take place from the 11-14th July in Coimbra, POR. Abstract deadline is 12th March 2017.

* You are invited to deliver a presentation at the first South African Sport Historical Studies Conference which will take place at the Department of Sport Science, Stellenbosch University (SAF), September 15-16, 2017 under the auspices of the Department of Sport Science. The proceedings will take place in the form of a round table discussion. We invite colleagues from all over the country who are active in the creation of sport historical texts, of a varied nature, to attend. There is in an increasing interest in the creation of sport historical texts that moves away from the performance narrative style. This is because marginalised sport communities have little evidence to produce in terms of national and international prestige due to being side lined in colonial and post-colonial contexts. Hence, the dominant discourse in sport historical texts of emphasizing medals, podiums and trophies, as a measure of success, is being challenged and deliberately disrupted at this conference.  Instead, new methodologies are being explored where and the ‘life beyond sport’ is foregrounded. It is the intention to bring together public and academic sport practitioners to share their work and disseminate new knowledges on themes of decolonisation in sport contexts.   We invite interested individuals to submit abstracts of not more than 250 words by 1 June 2017 on one of the following contexts in Sport History: Publishing and writing, Museums, Public and private archives, Social media, Art, Activism,Marginalised Sports, Physical culture, and open presentations.  Submit abstracts to: Mrs M. Botha (mimibotha@sun.ac.za). Presenters will be informed of their abstract acceptance by 15 June 2017.

* Registration is now open for the premier professional development event for health and physical educators — the 132nd National Convention & Expo of SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators, March 14-18, 2017, in Boston. Health and physical educators will be inspired with new ideas, skills, and ways to transform their schools, while making connections with like-minded colleagues and learning about new funding ideas to support their programs. Knowing that health and physical educators are vital to students’ social-emotional learning, SHAPE America invited Maya Enista Smith, executive director of Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, and Steve Gross, chief executive optimist of the Life is Good Kids Foundation, to keynote the Opening General Session on Wednesday, March 15. In her presentation, Enista Smith will discuss “Creating a Kinder and Braver World” while Gross will discuss “Discovering the Power of Optimism.” Dean Kriellaars, Ph.D., University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, will highlight his work with Cirque de Soleil as he presents “Physical Literacy: The Gateway to Active Participation” on Friday, March 17.  Research will also have a large presence in Boston. The Research Council is hosting a session titled, “Learning from the Past, Making History” which will be a session that contains a historical perspective of SHAPE America and its research disciplines followed by a discussion about the future. This session will include research and discussion by SHAPE America members Hans van der Mars, Missy Parker and Kevin Patton.  Russ Pate of the University of South Carolina will present the “U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity in Children and Youth” while CDC Health Scientist Shannon Michael discusses the “Report on Secular Changes in Physical Education Attendance in the U.S.” and Christina Economos, associate professor, Tufts University, presents “Best Practices in School District-Wide Efforts to Promote Students’ Physical Activity.” Want to see what other convention sessions you’d like to attend? Check out the preliminary program and schedule-at-a-glance chart! Then, head to the convention registration page to take advantage of $75 in early-bird savings!

* The 2nd international Conference of SPORT, RECREATION, HEALTH will be organized by the College of Sports and Health – Vocational Studies, and held on May 12 – 13, 2017 at the Čukarica Cultural Center, 6 Kirovljeva St, Belgrade, SRB. More information on the website  www.conference.vss.edu.rs. 

* The 8th Asia-Pacific Conference on Exercise and Sports Science (8th APCESS) 2017 will be held in conjunction with the 7th International conference on Sport and Exercise Science (7th ICSES). on June 14-16, 2017 at Twin Tower hotel, Bangkok, THA.  The overall theme of the Conferences is “Innovation and Healthy living for sustainability”. It will broadly cover various disciplines of sports science, physical activities, health promotion and sports management from fundamental research to real world applications for society sustainability, highlight global interactions and interdisciplinary collaborations among sports scientist, physical educators, health and sport industry experts. The Conference will be divided into substantive sessions and working groups. The abstract submission has been now opened. For more information, please visit http://apcess2017.kasetsart.org/  If you have any question; please don't hesitate to contact us at sps.kps@ku.ac.th or chiraphassakorn.s@ku.th

* The International Conference on Exercice Sport and Health will be held in Tirana, ALB from April 12-13, 2017. The conference is organised by the Albanian Sport Science Association and its partners. Deadline for registration and abstracts submision is 1st of March 2017. For more information please visit:  http://www.assa.al/

* The 12th FIEP European Congress will be held in Luxemburg from 13.9. to 16.9. 2017. Dealine for registration and sending abstracts is 1.5.2017. More info you can find on https://fiep2017luxembourg.uni.lu/.

* The 28th FIEP World Congress will be held in Mexico City from October 18-22, 2017. Contact:  fiepmexico@yahoo.com.mx for more information.

* The 8th International Conference on Kinesiology will be held in Opatija, CRO from May 10-15, 2017, including FIEP sympozium "Physical Education and New Technologies". Dealine for registration and sending abstracts is 15.2.2017. More info you can find on http://www.kif.unizg.hr/conference.kinesiology.

* The 4th International Conference will be held in Kopaonik, SRB, from 22.3. to 25.3.2017. Dealine for registration and sending abstracts is 10.3.2017. More info you can find on www.konferencija.dif.pr.ac.rs.