27- 28 November , 2010
The Sport Organization of the Municipality of Tehran invites all members of the sport community to participate in an international conference which is conducted as a joint venture of the International Association of Physical Education and Sport of Girls and Women (IAPESGW) and the city of Tehran. The conference aims at an exchange of knowledge and an increase of co-operation in the area of sport sciences and physical education.
About the conference: There is abundant evidence, that sport and physical exercises have a positive impact on health, well being and social relations. However, it is very difficult to motivate people to participate in recreational activities, in particular in large cities, where the environment and/or the lack of facilities do not encourage sports and fitness activities. Whereas boys and young men can find opportunities to play football or other sports, the majority of women and girls do not participate in physical exercises and sports.
The aim of the conference is to share experiences, information and scientific knowledge about the “movement culture” of girls and women: Their opinions and attitudes towards sport (for all), their motivations and barriers, their experiences and practices will be explored. Important topics of the conference are also the reasons for sport participation and inactivity as well as the strategies and measures to encourage an active life style among the population in large cities. Here physical education plays a large role. Therefore the quality of PE, in particular for girls, will be a focus on this event.
One day before the conference, an IAPESGW workshop with the same topic will take place where IAPESGW members and Iranian experts exchange knowledge and expertise.
The result of this workshop will be presented at the conference.
Key notes: IAPESGW is supporting developments in Iran and the event that is inviting the following guest contributors (see website under New Executive Board for details www.iapesgw.org
Professor Gertrud Pfister - Committee of consultants (Denmark)
Professor Rosa Lopez de D'Amico - Vice president (Venezuela)
Professor Maryam Koushkie Jahromi - Executive Board (Iran)
Reports about the results of the Workshop “Woman and girls , let’s move”, organised by IAPESGW and the Municipality of Tehran
Topics – as suggestions:
· Sport Activities – opportunities and challenges for women and men
· Sport (for all) in large cities – facilities and programs
· Cities and their spaces for physical activities
· How to activate the population and how to organise sport for all in cities
· International Cooperation in the Field of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
· Quality in School Sport
· PE and Sport Sciences: A Potential for Co-operation
· Sport Activities and Cultural Diversity
· New Trends in Sport Sciences
· Open papers
Please feel free to send in abstracts on other topics, we offer an open paper section.
Deadline dates
Scholars and experts are invited to participate in the conference and in the discussion.
Those who would like to give a paper have to send an abstract
Deadline for submission of abstract: 30th October 2010
Notification of acceptance: November 5th
Deadline for registration and hotel booking: November 12th
Deadline for submitting the visa: November 18th
Arrival and registration: November 26th
Workshop Conference days – 27th , 28th November
Departure 29th - 30th November
Abstracts may not exceed 3000 characters (including spaces, title, authors and institutions).
Submit by email to Iman Mohktari - cityandsport@yahoo.com
Registration
There will be no conference fee, but registration is necessary. Deadline for registration is November
Practical Information
Conference Fee
There is no registration fee .
The participants have to pay for their accommodation and dinner.
Lunches, tea and coffee breaks during the conference are free .
Conference hotel
Olympic Hotel,
You can book your room via the website of the hotel (alternative booking site)
Flights
There are direct flights to Tehran (IKA) from any airport around the world.
Weather
October is autumn in
More information on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tehran and http://en.tehran.ir/
Languages
The languages used in papers, discussions and presentations are English and Farsi.
Currency: Iranian Rial IRR 10005= US$ 1
There is limited international credit card service, please bring money ( US $ or Euro ) in cash .
Visa Requirements
The Conference organizers invite established scholars, researchers, practitioners and students from all countries. Delegates from some countries might require visas to enter
Others may get visas at the airport, but they have to send copies of their passports till November 18th
Dress code
Please respect the Islamic dress code in
Participating and Supporting Organizations:
- Sport Organization , Municipality Of
- International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women (IAPESGW)
v Organizing Committee
v Dr. I. Mokhtari
v Dr. V. Mousavi
v Mrs. M. Karimi
v Scientific Committee
v (alphabetically arranged)
v Dr. Iman Mokhtari Iran
v Prof. Gertrud Pfister Denmark
v
v Dr. Maryam Koushki Iran
v Prof. Rosa Lopez de D’Amico Venezuela
v Dr. V. Mousavi Iran
Mohammed Hajaghamir : Manager , Sport Organization (Iran)
Mitra Karima Dastjerdi :Deputy , Sport Organization (Iran)
For additional information
Please contact: Iman Mohktari
email : cityandsport@yahoo.com
Event information September 2010
