| WSI at ISCEMIS 2008, Guangzhou,
China
WSI held a symposium at the International Convention on Science,
Education and Medicine in Sport in Guangzhou, China from 1-4 August,
2008. This conference was jointly hosted by the International Council
of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE), the International
Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), the International Olympic
Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
WSI President Professor Kari Fasting chaired the WSI Symposium
entitled: Lifelong physical activity for women – benefits
and barriers. Three cutting–edge research papers were presented
by:
Professor Kari Fasting
The gender order – a barrier towards women’s participation
in physical education and sport?
Dr. Gaele Ducher
Exercise and bone health in young women
Professor Celia Brackenridge
“Because we’re worth it.” Women’s entitlement
to sport and physical activity throughout the life course.
The Symposium attracted approximately 80 participants who engaged
in a lively discussion following the presentations. Through these
types of symposia WSI endeavours to fulfil its mission of encouraging
increased opportunities and positive changes for women and girls
at all levels of involvement in sport and physical activity.
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