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Working towards advancing the health and wellbeing of all communities across the Asia Pacific region. http://aspactivity.org/membership/
Research students! Take on the ASPA Policies & Environments SIG 3-Min Research Presentation Comp!
Present your PA and environment research on 30 Mar.
Submit 200-word abstract by 28 February: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/
The World Econ Forum published its report ‘Sports for people and planet’: https://www.weforum.org/publications/sports-for-people-and-planet/
It highlights the current growth of the sport economy, however long-term growth is at risk due to 👇PA levels & environmental degradation which discourages PA.
Research students! Take on the ASPA Policies & Environments SIG 3-Min Research Presentation Comp!
Present your PA and environment research on 30 Mar.
Submit 200-word abstract by 28 February: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/
The ASPA Early Career Network (ECN) Committee has has their first meeting of 2026 — and it was a super productive one 🙌
Keen to get involved/share ideas? Provide your feedback: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGtVbT2oXRR3iRUkjK7Xgk7mX_Hz0Kkham5TjsldPoV6iOmg/viewform
Research students! Take on the ASPA Policies & Environments SIG 3-Min Research Presentation Comp!
Present your PA and environment research on 30 Mar.
Submit 200-word abstract by 28 February: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/
Research students! Take on the ASPA Policies & Environments SIG 3-Min Research Presentation Comp!
Present your PA and environment research on 30 Mar.
Submit 200-word abstract by 28 February: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/
Research students! Take on the ASPA Policies & Environments SIG 3-Min Research Presentation Comp!
Present your PA and environment research on 30 Mar.
Submit 200-word abstract by 28 February: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/
Jess' 50th run for the #50x50x50Challenge is approaching this weekend!
Consider donating here: www.justgiving.com/campaign/drj...
50km a day for 50 days.
$50,000 for athletes with high-support needs.
ASPA member Dr Jess Hill is running the 50x50x50 Challenge to support ParaSTART.
Donate today: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/drjesshill-50x50x50-challenge-forparastart
Key to closing the gap! A clinical decision tool integrating personal, clinical & contextual factors could increase confidence & frequency of exercise discussions. Moving away from prescribing generic #exercise advice/guidelines in #breastcancersurvivors https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40074972/
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Recent Research by ASPA members! ~40% of oncologists/GPs feel confident identifying which #breastcancersurvivors need an #ExerciseReferral, yet >80% say a tailored decision-tool with individualised #ExercisePrescription /guidance could help close this gap. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40074972/
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Thank you for joining us at the #ASPA2025 Conference last month!
Attendance certificates are now available. Simply log in to your account, and click on 'certificates' on the conference dashboard: https://aspactivity.org/conference-2025/
These are available until 31 Dec 2025!
The Physical Activity Advice Continuum is here! 🎉
Launched at #ASPA2025, it helps healthcare workers confidently promote #physicalactivity.
Every conversation counts. Let’s get patients moving more and sitting less.
👉 https://aspactivity.org/paac-project/
Some great presentations from Annaleise at #ASPA2025!
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A place for all in sport 🎾
We sat down with Dr Lindsey Reece, one of our #ASPA2025 invited speakers, on ASPA Radio to get a sneak peek into her upcoming talk about Play Well.
👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZS2I2cdxv9VfcJqpnnviL
One size does not fit all in school-based physical activity 🏫
We sat down with Prof Russ Jago, one of our #ASPA2025 keynotes, on ASPA Radio to get a sneak peek into his upcoming talk and his journey into school-based physical activity.
👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rN0rifZjicYFqaMzoqjP5
How we design our cities shapes how we move every day 🚦
We sat down with Sara Stace, one of our #ASPA2025 keynotes, on ASPA Radio to get a sneak peek into her upcoming talk and what sparked her journey into urban design and active travel.
👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vIYPQLhYLW06B49XQwtzv
Early movement matters 🛝
We sat down with Prof Patrick WC Lau, one of our #ASPA2025 keynotes, on ASPA Radio to get a sneak peek into his upcoming talk and what sparked his journey into early childhood physical activity in China.
👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Q1kZrK2JAq6DGAMCvnOgP
🎉 Heading to #ASPA2025? Don’t miss our ECN Pre-Conference Social Event (25 Nov)!
Join fellow early-career attendees for a relaxed evening of networking, good conversation, and light refreshments before the conference kicks off.
👉 https://aspactivity.org/conference-2025/program/social-events/
📣 It’s time to have your say!
Voting is still open for the ASPA Vice President and Conference Committee Chair positions. You can vote here: https://aspactivity.org/members-area/nominations/
Make sure your voice is heard - voting closes TODAY, 21 November 2025.
TransformUs All Abilities protocol out now!
TransformUs All Abilities aims to support teachers to create more active, inclusive, and supportive environments for children with disability.
This paper is led by a number of ASPA Members: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/11/e105311
Helping kids move more
Prof Jo Salmon, ASPA President, was recently interviewed by the Heart Foundation. Jo’s work focuses on finding ways to help children become more active 👇
https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/blog/helping-kids-move-more
The Heart Foundation have been great supporters of ASPA!
🎉 Heading to #ASPA2025? Don’t miss our ECN Pre-Conference Social Event (25 Nov)!
Join fellow early-career attendees for a relaxed evening of networking, good conversation, and light refreshments before the conference kicks off.
👉 https://aspactivity.org/conference-2025/program/social-events/
📣 It’s time to have your say!
Voting is still open for the ASPA Vice President and Conference Committee Chair positions. You can vote here: https://aspactivity.org/members-area/nominations/
Make sure your voice is heard - voting closes THIS FRIDAY, 21 November 2025.
🫣 Haven’t registered yet for #ASPA2025?
There’s still time - but be quick! Registration closes TODAY👇
https://aspactivity.org/conference-2025/about/ticket-pricing/
Are you ready to help shape the future of ASPA?
Nominations for ASPA Director positions close TODAY, 14 November 2025 (AEDT).
Learn more about how to nominate here: https://aspactivity.org/blog/member-news/notice-of-agm-call-for-direction-nominations-ec-voting-now-open/
The countdown is on - #ASPA2025 is just two weeks away!
This year’s conference is shaping up to be our most dynamic and inspiring yet.
🫣 Haven’t registered yet?
There’s still time - but be quick! Registration closes this TOMORROW 👇
https://aspactivity.org/conference-2025/about/ticket-pricing/
Are you ready to help shape the future of ASPA?
Nominations for ASPA Director positions close THIS FRIDAY, 14 November 2025 (AEDT).
Learn more about how to nominate here: https://aspactivity.org/blog/member-news/notice-of-agm-call-for-direction-nominations-ec-voting-now-open/
🚀 Scaling up PA initiatives is key to tackling NCDs worldwide.
Join our webinar & discover strategies to scale PA initiatives that work across diverse contexts in Asia.
🔗 https://aspactivity.org/events/scaling-up-physical-activity-in-asia-influences-strategies-and-lessons-learned-webinar/
How can physical activity initiatives be scaled successfully across diverse contexts in Asia?
Join our webinar with WHOSEARO & learn from global experts.
Don’t miss out!
🔗 https://aspactivity.org/events/scaling-up-physical-activity-in-asia-influences-strategies-and-lessons-learned-webinar/
