JOB: Head, Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Head, Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism

College of Applied Health Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites

nominations and applications for the position of Head of the Department of Recreation, Sport and

Tourism. The position will be filled by a reputable scholar who will serve as the department's

advocate to fulfill and advance the missions of the department, college, and university, and is

responsible for fostering faculty excellence in research, teaching, service, and the pursuit of

grants or contracts.

The Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, recognized for its interdisciplinary approach

and leadership in recreation, sport, and tourism scholarship and education, offers bachelors,

masters and doctoral degrees. The department is strongly committed to the professions related to

recreation, sport and tourism, and to scholarship and research that advances practice. Currently 13

full-time faculty serve approximately 330 undergraduates, 35 masters students, 30 PhD students,

and more than 90 students in an online masters’ degree program. The current operating budget for

the unit exceeds $1,800,000.

The Department is one of three academic units of a vibrant college that includes the Departments

of Kinesiology and Community Health, Speech and Hearing Science, and also includes the

Center on Health, Aging, and Disability, and the Division of Disability Resources and

Educational Services. The Department houses several active research labs including the Diversity

Research Lab; Leisure, Health and Wellness Lab; Park Planning and Policy Lab; Tourism and

Sport Lab; and the outreach-based Office of Recreation and Park Resources (ORPR).

The Department is on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois with an enrollment of

42,000 students. The University Library has one of the largest collections of any university in the

country with over 12 million volumes. Research expenditures for the University have been more

than one-half billion dollars over the past few years. Consistently in the top tier of various

national and international rankings of universities, the University recently ranked in the top-

fifteen public universities in the nation.

Qualifications: A doctoral degree in recreation, sport and/or tourism or related field is required.

The successful candidate must have a distinguished record of scholarly and professional

achievement that will qualify them to be appointed with tenure at the Full Professor rank. The

candidate shall be committed to interdisciplinary aspects of recreation, sport and tourism. The

candidate must be effective in articulating and promoting the department to student, professional,

college, general public, and other campus constituents. Experience in academic administration

and budgeting is preferred.

Responsibilities: The Head reports to the Dean of the College of Applied Health Sciences and is

responsible for administration of academic programs (including curriculum), governance, faculty

recruitment, planning, and financial affairs in collaboration with departmental faculty subject to

College and University policies. The Head of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism

will be a full-time, nine month position with a summer stipend and is expected to offer courses

and maintain an active research program at approximately 25% of the usual faculty load.

Participation in development and fund-raising efforts is also expected.

Salary: The salary is competitive and based on qualifications; the start date is negotiable.

Closing date: For full consideration an application must be received by January 9,

2012. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Application procedure: Please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and

upload a letter of intent, complete curriculum vitae, a statement of leadership philosophy and

vision as it relates to faculty research, teaching, and governance, and the names, telephone

numbers, and addresses of three references by the closing date. All requested information must

be submitted for your application to be considered. For more information about the position,

applicants may contact:

William Stewart, Ph.D., Chair

RST Head Search Committee

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

College of Applied Health Sciences

110 Huff Hall

1206 S. Fourth St.

Champaign, IL 61820

Email: wstewart@illinois.edu

Phone: (217) 244-4532

Further information about the College and Department may be found at

http://www.ahs.illinois.edu/ and http://rst.illinois.edu/

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The

administration, faculty, and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attract qualified

candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

POSITION: NASSS Conference Director

Position Announcement: NASSS Conference Director

Deadline for applications: October 28, 2011.

Application process: Please send a letter of interest via email to Dr. Geneviève Rail, NASSS President,gen.rail@concordia.ca. Your letter should describe your interest in and qualifications for the position, your experience with NASSS, and your vision for this position.

Start Date: November 2011.

End Date: November 2014.

The Conference Director oversees the annual conference, working with the Conference Locator, Local Site Host, Program Chair, and other constituencies to ensure it is of the highest quality for the organization. In particular, the Conference Director in cooperation with the Conference Steering Committee and Program Chair, develops a workable budget in consultation with the Treasurer, sends regular conference bulletins to the NASSS membership/conference attendees in the run up to the meeting, oversees registration, arranges the book exhibit, receptions, and sponsored events, and works collaboratively with local hosts and the program chair on the publication of the conference program. The NASSS Conference Director appoints and chairs the Conference Steering Committee and is an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of NASSS.

When available, the Conference Director will receive a complimentary room at the annual conference. If you would like further details about the position, please contact Dr. Samantha King, NASSS Conference Director, kingsj@queensu.ca.

CFP: ESMQ 2013 NEW PERSPECTIVES ON SPORT VOLUNTEERISM

CALL FOR PAPERS:

ESMQ 2013 Special Issue

NEW PERSPECTIVES ON SPORT VOLUNTEERISM

Guest editors:

Berit Skirstad (Norwegian School for Sport Sciences, berit.skirstad@nih.no)

Vassil Girginov (Brunel University, vassil.girginov@brunel.ac.uk)

Alison Doherty (University of Western Ontario, adoherty@uwo.ca)

Volunteering and sport volunteering in particular has been gaining prominence in political and academic circles, and has increasingly been framed as part of active citizenship. Volunteering has been recognized by both various national governments and international bodies and calls have been made to promote it. Volunteers represent the backbone of the modern sport systems in many societies around the world. Nonetheless, volunteers remain overstretched, underfunded, and untrained for an ever-demanding and expanding sport system. The growing tension between the lack of support for volunteers and expectations for better governance of sport raise a number of conceptual and practical issues that deserve systematic investigation.

The purpose of this special issue is to bring together knowledge of new perspectives on sport volunteerism that is connected to various levels of sport, from the community to international engagement, and sport volunteerism that is connected to events of all types, from local football matches of children to the Olympic Games. Authors are invited to submit articles that extend our understanding of volunteerism. For example, what are the underlying philosophical dimensions of volunteerism? What social, political and economic functions does volunteering perform? Who are the volunteers, what do they do as sport volunteers, and why? What are the personal benefits and costs of volunteering in sport, and what is the likelihood volunteers will continue to be involved? How can the power of the new social media be harnessed to shape volunteering discourses and to enhance the recruitment and training of volunteers? Further, we need knowledge about how volunteers are used, and for what event and organizational purposes.

Conceptual, empirical, and applied studies on sport volunteerism are welcome.

The list of themes and topics below is indicative and should not be seen as complete and exclusive of other topics:

 New theoretical perspectives on sport volunteerism

 New/alternative research methods for examining sport volunteerism

 Knowledge transfer of sport volunteer research

 Sport volunteering and social, human and political capital

 Sport volunteering in the broader social, ideological and political agenda

 Corporate volunteering in sport

 Volunteer training and development

 Volunteer-staff relations

Because all articles will be on volunteerism it is preferable that the literature review of each

paper focuses only on the research relevant to its specific topic, so we avoid repetition. The focus

of the issue is on new perspectives, and thus manuscripts should clearly delineate how the work

presented is new to the field and the contribution it makes. Manuscripts must conform to ESMQ

guidelines (http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/16184742.asp). Articles must be submitted in English and follow the guidelines of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological

Association (6th edition). The abstract should not exceed 150 words and the paper should not

exceed 30 pages in length (excluding references).

Special Issue Timelines

March 1st, 2012 – the strict deadline for submissions of manuscripts by email to each of

the three Guest editors: berit.skirstad@nih.no; vassil.girginov@brunel.ac.uk;

adoherty@uwo.ca and not to the manuscript central.

May 15th 2012 – return reviewers’ comments to authors

August 15th 2012 – deadline for authors’ response to reviewers and to submit revised

manuscript, and if necessary followed by a second round of review and final editing

November 1st 2012 – editors’ submission of accepted manuscripts to the publisher

February 2013 – publication of special issue as European Sport Management Quarterly

(13,1)

CFP: College Sport Research Institute Conference

2012 CSRI Conference on College Sport

April 19-21, 2012

William and Ida Friday Continuing Education Center

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Call for Papers

The College Sport Research Institute welcomes the submission of abstracts for its 5th annual CSRI Conference on College Sport to be held on the campus of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. The conference’s mission is to: “Provide students, scholars, and

college-sport practitioners a public forum to discuss relevant and timely intercollegiate-athletics

issues.”

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

To be considered for acceptance, abstracts must reflect college-sport research on the history of

intercollegiate athletics, social-cultural college-sport issues, legal theory or the application of law

to college-sport issues, business-related issues in college sport, or special topics related to current college-sport issues. The research should have reached a fairly complete stage of

development, and the abstract should provide enough detail about the research, so the

reviewers have sufficient information to judge its quality. Abstracts proposing teaching-related

sessions on college-sport issues will also be considered, as long as the abstract provides sufficient

detail to judge the quality of the proposed session.

Abstracts will undergo a multi-person, blind-review process to determine acceptance.

Abstracts submitted to CSRI should not be concurrently submitted for consideration to another

conference.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

Abstracts should NOT be submitted prior to Monday, October 17, 2011 and MUST

be received no later than Friday, January 20, 2012 (11:59p.m. EST). Submissions

received after this date and time will not be considered for acceptance.

ABSTRACT FORMAT AND SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:

All abstracts MUST be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word attachment and must contain the following information and conform to the following format requirements:

Single-spaced One-inch margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, and 400-word maximum for 30-minute presentations and posters, and 800-word maximum for 65-minute presentations.

ABSTRACT FORMAT:

Line 1: Type of session desired (choose from the options below):

30-minute oral presentation (including questions)

65-minute teaching symposium, roundtable, or workshop

65-minute forum (2-3 papers with a discussant, including questions)

Poster presentation

Line 2: three to four keywords that will help the program coordinator schedule similar

topics in succession

Line 3: author(s) and institution(s) names (centered on page)

Line 4: presentation title (centered on page)

Line 5: blank

Line 6 to end: text of abstract (including demonstration of research conducted)

In the email message accompanying the attached abstract, include the principal author’s name,

postal mailing address, email address, and fax and telephone numbers.

Submission of abstract(s) indicates the intent of the presenter(s) to register for the conference

at the appropriate registration fee.

Email all abstracts to:

(Graduate Research Coordinator – College Sport Research Institute) at

csri@unc.edu

NOTE: All abstracts MUST be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word attachment

For more information regarding the conference:

http://www.csriconference.org

or

919.843-9627 / 919.962-3507

CFP: Fifth Summit on Communication & Sport

Call for Papers

Fifth Summit

on

Communication & Sport

Thursday, March 29 – Saturday, March 31, 2012

Embassy Suites Conference Center – East Peoria, IL

Hosted by Bradley University

If the first four Summits are any indication of the burgeoning interest in sports

communication research, then the fifth Summit will certainly have much to offer. Our

hope is that the upcoming Summit will serve as a vehicle for the exchange of concepts,

theories and approaches to the study of communication and sport. Take this unique

opportunity to connect with other sports communication scholars.

We invite you to consider presenting at the 2012 conference. To ensure that we offer a

balance of topics, we ask that you consider responding to this call for papers.

Scholars who are interested in presenting research that explores communication and sport

are encouraged to submit abstracts or full-length manuscripts for consideration.

Options for submission:



Abstracts (200-500 words)

To submit an abstract, click here and complete the online form.

Or



Full-length manuscripts (5,000-10,000 words, APA style)

To submit a completed manuscript, send as an attached PDF file, word format to:

sportssummit@bradley.edu

Author name and contact information (institutional affiliation, email address and

telephone number) should be in the body of the email. However, no information

identifying the author or university affiliation may appear in the attached PDF

document.

Up to two submissions from the same author will be considered. Submissions that

explore theoretical and/or critical issues related to the study of sports communication are

invited and all methodologies are welcome. Submission deadline is October 7, 2011.

Any submission with an email date stamp after October 7 will not be considered.

Presenters will be notified of presentation acceptance via email by December 1, 2011.

Inquiries regarding submissions can be sent to Dr. Paul Gullifor at: pfg@bradley.edu.

More information on the Summit will be available at: http://communicationandsport.org/

Be sure to bookmark the site and check it regularly!!

Thursday, 7:00-9:00

Friday, 8:30-11:30

Friday, 12:00-1:15

Friday, 1:30-5:30

Friday evening

Saturday, 8:30-11:30

Saturday, 12:00-1:30

Summit Schedule (Tentative):

Opening Reception TBD

Research Sessions

Opening Luncheon (free with registration) w/Keynote

Research Sessions

Dinner TBD

Research Sessions

Closing Luncheon (free with registration)

Business Meeting

Adjournment

Saturday, 1:30

Bradley University is proud to host the Fifth Summit on Communication and Sport.

Bradley, with its new curriculum in Sports Communication, is a natural home for the

Fifth Summit. The academic program, only in its third year, boasts more than 100

majors, a sports communication library, a partnership with NBC/Universal for the 2012

Summer Olympics, and a world-class faculty.

Bradley University, as the host of the conference, has proven its ability to prepare

graduates for careers in communication and sport. Our current play-by-play announcers

include:

Bob Ortegel

Ralph Lawler

Brad Johansen

Charley Steiner

Andy Masur

In addition, Peoria, Illinois, boasts a rich sports history and culture. Many legendary

sports broadcasters started their careers in Peoria, including Hall of Fame play-by-play

announcers Chick Hearn and Jack Brickhouse. The community embraces its two

professional sports franchises, the Peoria Rivermen hockey team (St. Louis Blues

NBA World Champion Dallas Mavericks

Los Angeles Clippers

Cincinnati Bengals

Los Angeles Dodgers

San Diego Padres

affiliate) and the Peoria Chiefs baseball team (Chicago Cubs affiliate). Peoria also hosts

the original March Madness (the Illinois high school boys’ basketball tournament

championships), as well as the state’s high school cross-country meet.

We hope that you will consider sharing your research at the Fifth Summit on

Communication and Sport. We will be playing in Peoria!

JOB: University of Western Sydney

UWS POSITION STATEMENT

POSITION DETAILS:

Position Title:

Lecturer in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

(PDHPE) Curriculum and Pedagogy (K-12)

Academic Level:

B

Establishment No:

School/Office:

School of Education

CONTEXT:

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) is a large multi-campus university servicing a diverse

range of students.

From 2012, the academic structure of UWS will comprise ten Schools, being organisational

groups of staff and students which may be located over several campuses. The Dean of each

School reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor, and is responsible for the strategic development

and management of the School’s academic offerings, research profile, services to students

and enterprise culture, within the overall objectives and strategic and policy framework of the

University.

The School of Education is one of the largest education schools or faculties in Australia, with

over 2000 students enrolled. It offers innovative graduate-entry, teacher education programs

in primary, secondary, early childhood and special education, as well as social ecology, and

research and professional postgraduate programs. Programs are offered on both Bankstown

and Penrith campuses.

The School of Education takes pride in its research and teaching profile, which emphasises

theoretically strong and practical and applied forms of research, learning and action within a 21st

century, futures-oriented context. Our teaching programs emphasise critical reflection, in-school

experience, and flexible, blended and hands-on approaches to learning. Our research and

professional practice is informed by concerns for social equity, social justice through education,

social ecology, and by community-based research partnerships. We have a strong relationship

with public and private school systems in western and south-western Sydney.

PURPOSE/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Lecturer in PDHPE Curriculum and Pedagogy (K-12) will work as part of the education

team. S/he will be expected to make a continuing quality contribution to the research and

scholarly activities of the School, and may teach in the primary and secondary programs. The

position is based at the Penrith campus; however, it should be noted that the School operates

in a multi-campus environment and the Lecturer may be required to teach on all campuses on

which the School operates.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports to the Dean, School of Education or nominee.

SCOPE:

A Level B academic is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the University

and to carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly, research and/or professional

expertise relevant to the profession and/or discipline. A Level B academic will have qualifications

and experience recognised by the University as appropriate for the discipline area.

KEY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

•

Conduct research, scholarly and professional activities, including applying for research

grants and publishing in recognised high quality journals.

Supervise programs of study for honours students, or postgraduate students engaged in

course work and/or research projects.

•

Coordinate and teach in units in the areas of PDHPE curriculum and pedagogy (K-12),

including coordination of sessional staff.

•

Ensure that the design, development, delivery and assessment of units meet the required

standards of internal and external accreditation and employ learning approaches and

resources that are appropriate and contemporary (including the use of e-learning

pedagogies).

•

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Prepare and conduct a blend of learning experiences, including face-to-face and on-line

lectures, tutorials, discussion boards and practical classes, mark and assess students’

learning.

Participate in professional experience responsibilities, including visiting educational settings

and schools, fostering relationships and partnerships with educational settings and schools,

and mentoring student teachers.

•

Contribute to the design and development of education courses, and the strategic planning

of the School of Education.

•

Develop and maintain good communication with students and staff.

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Complete administrative functions, and attend meetings as required within the School and

University.

•

Develop and implement equal opportunity and affirmative action plans and programs

ensuring that the School’s activities are consistent with UWS values, and equity and diversity

policies and plans.

•

Act in accordance with UWS policy and external legal/statutory obligations (e.g.

Occupational Health and Safety, industrial, complaints resolution and financial).

Undertake risk management and actively support and participate in the risk management

processes adopted by the University which include identifying, analysing and evaluating risks

that may impact on the University.

•

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. An earned doctorate, preferably in a field in, or related to, Education.

2. Experience in progressing research initiatives from inception through to publication, and

applying for research grants.

3. Demonstrated track record in quality academic publications.

4. Broad knowledge of and experience in the field of PDHPE curriculum and pedagogy (K-12),

including the application of ICTs in K-12 learning environments.

5. Demonstrated successful experience in quality university teaching, including an ability to

facilitate learning in small and large groups, and experience in using contemporary methods

of curriculum design, development, delivery and assessment (including the use of e-learning

methods).

6. Knowledge of contemporary education issues and trends and their relationship to teaching

and learning in primary and secondary educational settings.

7. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills and the ability

to work collegially and effectively in a team.

8. A demonstrated understanding of the principles of equal opportunity, equity and occupational

health and safety and the willingness and capacity to implement equal opportunity, equity

and occupational health and safety plans and programs.

Date Position Statement Last Reviewed: 5 September 2011

Date Position Statement Last Classified: 11 September 2011

CFP: Hockey Conference

CALL FOR PAPERS

The hockey family is constructed in a number of contexts: at home, in the community,

and more broadly through the influence of bureaucracies, the media and marketplace.

In this interdisciplinary conference we invite submissions from anyone interested in the

game of hockey today and over time, its gendered dimensions, its representation in

literature, film and popular culture, the personal and community identities and

allegiances it generates.

The role of the family in the game’s evolution – the special place of hockey Moms and

Dads – and the challenges and expectations the hockey family experience will be a

central concern of the conference.

How functional or dysfunctional is the hockey family? How does hockey differ for boys

and girls, men and women? The coach as surrogate parent, positive and abusive

coaching and parenting, violence on and off the ice, head trauma and other hockey

injuries, issues relating to participation in minor and recreational hockey, the selection

process for competitive hockey, and questions relating to class, gender, ethnicity and

race are especially welcome. On a broader level we are interested in the way in which

the sport is organized, whether it be for participatory and/or competitive play, from

minor hockey to intercollegiate and professional play, as well as the economic

circumstances that affect the game’s development.

Putting it on Ice III: Constructing the Hockey Family is the latest in a series of

conferences which have led to a renaissance in hockey scholarship. Information on the

conference and its history is available at www.hockeyconference.ca. Those interested in

presenting papers should send abstracts of approximately 200 words to Dr. Colin

Howell, Academic Director, Center for the Study of Sport and Health, Saint Mary’s

University at cssh@smu.ca by October 15, 2011.

CONFERENCE: Researching Youth Sport

We are pleased to announce initial details of the sixth annual Researching Youth Sport conference and invite individuals who would like to receive full conference information to join our circulation list (see bottom of announcement). Please distribute this to your colleagues and networks who may be interested:

Theme: Researching Youth Sport, Health and Wellbeing: Responding to challenging times

When: Wednesday 16^th November 2011, 10.00 – 16.30

Where: Brunel University Campus, Uxbridge, London (at the end of the Metropolitan Line - and only 15 minutes from Heathrow Airport!)

What: The Researching Youth Sport conference series is jointly hosted by the universities of Brunel and Loughborough. The conferences bring together the best applied research into youth sport, in order to make it available to the policymakers and practitioners who can make real use of it. The conference typically attracts 80-100 participants from sports agencies, charities, local and national government departments, community and school representatives and research institutions. As well as offering a stimulating programme of formal presentations, it provides an excellent opportunity for participants to exchange their experiences and good practice with each other.

This year’s conference is being hosted at Brunel by the Brunel Centre for Sport Health and Wellbeing (BC.SHaW) and focuses on how youth sport can thrive in the face of economic uncertainties, funding cutbacks and social tensions. The conference speakers come from sport research, policy and practice, and will be sharing their detailed and up-to-date knowledge in an accessible way.

Delegate fees: £75 full delegate, £45 concession; includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day

Participating: Organisations are welcome to promote their own work and resources at the conference exhibition which will be available to delegates throughout the day. If you want to enquire about this please email us at bc-shaw@brunel.ac.uk

We will be circulating the full conference programme with speaker details and booking forms on 3^rd October 2011. To have this information sent direct to your personal email address, please simply return this email as a ‘reply’ now to bc-shaw@brunel.ac.uk and we will add you to our circulation list.

JOB: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Sport Media

University of Iowa

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

School of Journalism and Mass Communication and Department of American Studies

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Sport Media

The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication and Department of American Studies invite applications for the position of assistant professor in the field of Sport Media. The successful candidate will have a joint appointment in Journalism/Mass Communication and American Studies, to begin in August 2012.

A Ph.D. and college-level teaching experience are required; an academic home in communication-related fields, American studies and/or sport studies is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will have academic expertise related to sport, media, and their interactions, and will show potential for attaining a significant national/international record of achievement in sport media scholarship.

Responsibilities include teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels and pursuing an active program of research. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to service and outreach missions of the School and Department, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the University.

To apply visit the UI electronic submission website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty and refer to requisition #60031. Materials including cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, contact information for three references, and evidence of teaching ability should be submitted electronically. Representative samples of academic and/or professional work should be sent to: Sport Media Search Chair, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, E305 Adler Journalism Building, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-2004.

Screening will begin October 10, 2011, with applications considered until the position is filled. The School, Department, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University of Iowa are strongly committed to intellectual, gender, and ethnic diversity. Women and members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

The University of Iowa’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication is housed in the state-of-the-art Philip D. Adler Journalism Building. Iowa’s Department of American Studies, which includes strong programs in sport studies at graduate and undergraduate levels, is housed in the historic Jefferson Building. For more information, see their websites at http://www.uiowa.edu/jmc/ and http://www.uiowa.edu/~amstud/

Located in Iowa City, a community that combines small-town charm with rich cultural and educational opportunities, the University of Iowa is a major national research university and Iowa’s largest regents’ institution, with more than 30,000 students and about 1,700 faculty. The University belongs to the country’s oldest Division I college athletic conference and has a long tradition of support for women’s athletics.

CONFERENCE: Disability Sport: A vehicle for social change?

Dates for Your Diaries:

23rd - 25th August 2012

(Just prior to the London Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony)

The Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies at Coventry University and the International

Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation proudly present an international inter-disciplinary

conference for academics and practitioners entitled:

Disability Sport: A vehicle for social change?

To be held in one of England’s most iconic buildings:

Coventry Cathedral

(Only 1 hour from London by train)

The Cathedral will be celebrating its 50th anniversary and the International Wheelchair and

Amputee Sports Federation will be celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2012.

Further details can be found in the coming months on the Centre for Peace and Reconciliation

Studies’ website: www.coventry.ac.uk/peacestudies or Email: ian.brittain@coventry.ac.uk

The conference will be based around four main themes:

• Disability sport for peace and development
• Disability sport and social inclusion
• The recreational and psychological value of sport for people with disabilities
• Sport and health for people with disabilities

Possible areas for presentations include, but are not restricted to:

• Disability Sport as a tool for peace and development in post-conflict zones
• Sport as a tool for the rehabilitation of individuals disabled as a result of conflict
• Disability sport and its impact upon non-disabled perceptions of disability
• Disability sport and the Higher Education sports curriculum
• The potential economic and social impact of the London 2012 Paralympic Games
• Sport as a human right for people with disabilities
• Disability, sport and identity
• The impact of disability discrimination in the provision of sporting opportunities for people with disabilities
• Technology and disability sport: where does man become machine?
• Historical issues in disability sport and the Paralympic Games
• Media portrayals of disability and Paralympic sport
• The impact of sport on the health of people with disabilities
• The elite non-disabled sporting model and disability sport: impacts, problems and possibilities
• Marketing disability sport: problems and possibilities
• International perspectives on disability sport

There will also be opportunities for posters and suggestions for symposia.

It is intended that a publisher will be found for conference presentations in order to that a new and up to date body of social science knowledge be produced to assist the growing interest in disability sport amongst academics and students worldwide.