CFP: The International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport (ISCPES)

International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport
2009 Regional Conference – June 22-24, 2009
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport (ISCPES) is pleased to release the call for papers to the ISCPES 2009 Regional Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The conference will take place from June 22nd to 24th, 2008 in the host city of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Conference accommodations and travel suggestions will be distributed shortly.

The very timely conference theme of “Leveraging Legacies: The Future of Sport and Physical Activity” addresses the ongoing growth in large‐scale sporting mega‐events and at the same time asks how the large sums of financial support from the private and public sectors, as well as the attention of the world, can be leveraged in order to address the growing levels of obesity and inactivity internationally and locally. Given the current international economic concerns, finding a mutually beneficial relationship that addresses the disconnect between high‐performance sport and mass physical activity could present a logical option for sport practitioners, scholars, and administrators.

The Conference Organising Committee welcomes all abstracts from any socio‐cultural disciplines addressing the conference theme directly, or relating to physical education or sport. All abstracts must conform to the submission guidelines listed below and must be submitted prior to 23:59 (GMT),
Saturday, February 28, 2009.

ISCPES has also been a long‐time advocate of opportunities for young scholars and encourages student submissions. Scholarships and additional support are available to eligible students. If you are a student, please indicate your student status and the contact details of your supervisor/advisor.

Abstract Submission Guidelines:
1. E‐mail submission should include author’s name, institutional affiliation, contact details, and, if applicable, status as a student. The abstract itself should be included in the e‐mail as an attachment and give no indication to the identity of the author.
2. The abstract should be between 400 and 600 words, written in English (the official language of the conference), and should conform to a commonly accepted academic referencing style.
3. The abstract should include the issue(s) addressed in the paper, the evidence and resources to be used, a precise statement of the argument and conclusions, and what significance the paper has to further the understanding of sport, physical education, or comparative studies in sport and physical education.
4. All submissions must be made by e‐mail to the Conference Chair, Anthony Church
(achurch@laurentian.ca), no later than 23:59 (GMT), Saturday, February 28, 2009.