Welcome to the International Whole-School Physical Activity Conference

Together we will share learning, influence leaders and shape future policy.

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The University of Bradford, Wolfson Centre for Applied Health Research & Yorkshire Sport Foundation are pleased to invite you to our inaugural, International Whole-School Physical Activity Conference taking place in Bradford, UK.

WHAT TO EXPECT

PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT

Monday 17th June

The #WSPA2024 pre-conference event will draw together leading researchers and evaluators of school-based programmes from across the globe. Keynotes and panel debates will advance our understanding of how to evolve research methodology to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of complex whole-school physical activity programmes. We encourage delegates to submit oral and poster presentations to share their own research, with a specific focus on the methods used.

The #WSPA2024 pre-conference will involve leading international keynotes, symposiums, presentation sessions, panel debates, and poster presentations. Why not join over 120 delegates from around the globe to help advance school-based physical activity research.

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For the first time, #WSPA2024 will draw together schools, education partners, policymakers and researchers to learn from leading school-based physical activity approaches from across the globe. Keynotes will advance our understanding of what works, learning from pioneering schools, educational partners and policymakers that deliver and support those programmes.

#WSPA2024 will involve inspirational keynotes, symposiums, co-design workshops, and poster presentations. Why not join over 400 delegates from around the globe to help advance school-based physical activity for future generations.

CONFERENCE

Tue 18th & Wed 19th June

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WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?

You will have the opportunity to listen to and network with other schools to hear about the great work taking place. You will also have a voice in shaping the national and international policy brief we will create. If you have a great approach in your school, why not submit a presentation to share your learning with others?
The conference will provide you with an opportunity to learn from the pioneering work that is taking place in the UK and beyond. Through the co-production workshops, you will have the opportunity to network with systems partners from the UK and abroad. Finally, why not submit a presentation of your own, sharing your success stories.
An opportunity to engage in debate and share learning on global whole-school physical activity. You will have the chance to hear first-hand what all sector partners wish for to help instil effective and sustainable whole-school physical activity programmes.
You will have the opportunity to listen to presentations from leading researchers in school-based physical activity. An integrated conference with practitioners and policy makers provides an opportunity to develop new ideas for research and future grant calls. We would also encourage you to share your work and submit a presentation.