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Call for papers

Shaping the Future: Sport, Health and Education

Themes

1) Health, Physical Activity and Societal Impact 

This strand examines how physical activity, sport and education contribute to physical and mental health, wellbeing and inclusion across different populations and settings. It draws on WHO frameworks and regional policy discussions, linking sport and physical education to health systems, sustainability and equity. Sessions will consider how universities, schools and community partners can help shape more active societies and inform policy and practice across Asia. 

 

2) Excellence in Sport, Physical Education and Performance  

This strand considers how sport and physical education can develop physical literacy, support excellence and sustain engagement across the continuum from school-based learning to elite performance. It brings education and sport into closer relation, examining how pedagogy, coaching and technology may be used to support motivation, resilience and achievement. Sessions within this strand will bring together PE teachers, sport scientists, coaches and performance staff to discuss applied, evidence-informed approaches to learning, development and performance. 

 

3) Professional Practice 

This strand provides an academic forum in which to consider the development of professional practice in sport and exercise science across Asia. While countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have established systems of accreditation and professional recognition, no comparable framework yet exists across Asia. The strand is intended to bring together deans, heads of department, professional bodies and academic leaders across the Asia region, to discuss commonality of practice, quality assurance, standards and graduate preparation, and to consider how a more coherent regional approach might be developed over time. 

Submission Policy

  • Language

English is the official language of the conference. However, presenters may select to submit and deliver their presentations in Chinese.

  • Online submission only

Abstracts must be submitted through the online abstract submission system. Submissions by email or other means will not be accepted. 

  • Presenter registration

All presenting authors must register for the conference by the presenter registration deadline. Unregistered presentations may be removed from the programme.

  • Multiple submissions

Authors may submit more than one abstract, but each abstract must be submitted separately through the online system.

  • Correspondence and communication

The submitting author will receive all correspondence relating to the abstract and is responsible for informing co-authors of its status. Please ensure that emails from  2026sfshe@eduhk.hk are not redirected to spam or junk folders.

  • Accuracy of information

Abstracts, including author names and affiliations, will be published exactly as submitted. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all submitted information.

  • Withdrawal requests

To withdraw an abstract, please contact the Conference Secretariat at 2026sfshe@eduhk.hk as early as possible.

Submission Type

 

  • Oral Presentation:
  • Accepted oral presentations will be allocated approximately 10 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes of Q&A within themed sessions organized by the Scientific Committee.
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  • Poster Presentation:
  • Accepted poster presentations will be scheduled within designated poster sessions. Presenters are expected to attend their posters during the assigned session and engage in discussion with conference participants.

Submission Guidelines

(for Oral presentation and Poster presentation)
Titles should be concise and accurately reflect the content of the submission.
Abstracts may be submitted in English (300 words max.) or Chinese (500 words max.).
Abstracts should be structured under the following headings: -Background/Objectives – rationale and aims -Methods – study design, participants and analysis -Results – principal findings -Conclusions – significance and implications
Abstracts should not include tables, figures, appendices or references.

How to Submit

Prepare your abstract in accordance with the guidelines above.
Visit the online submission site: Click here. Complete ALL required fields and submit your abstract through the system no later than 15 July 2026.
All abstracts will be reviewed by the Conference Scientific Committee or its appointed reviewers.
Notifications will be issued on a rolling basis, with all final decisions communicated no later than 15 August 2026.

Important Notes

  • Abstract revisions: Once submitted, abstracts cannot normally be revised. Authors who identify a serious error should contact the Conference Secretariat at 2026sfshe@eduhk.hk
  • Publication consent: By submitting an abstract, authors agree to its publication in conference materials, including the programme booklet and conference website.
  • Intellectual property: Authors are responsible for ensuring that the submitted material does not infringe any third-party rights.
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