AFPAN news aims to provide information about the latest developments and initiatives in physical activity on the African continent.
If you would like to share your news stories, please send information to secretariat@afpan.org. Your stories could include news on latest developments in physical activity, policy changes within your country, school policy changes regarding physical education, or advancements in the built environment which promote physical activity.
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RELEFSOCI
The Latino-American Society for Physical Education recently reached out to AFPAN to strengthen Global South-South collaborations. Based on the shared objectives of promoting physical activity, research and health improvement activities through sharing of expertise, this collaboration can benefit member of AFPAN in sharing experiences, solutions to shared challenges and collaboration in research projects.
RELEFSOCI represents Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela, Chile, Bolivia and Mexico with support from various prestigious universities from South America. This organization has been formally established within university structures. They host workshops, seminars and published two books.
More information about the organisation and its activities can be found at the following web link: Inicio | Red Latinoamericana
Sport and Health Capacity Development Initiative – Consultation Workshop 25 – 27 February 2025, Nairobi, Kenya
AFPAN contributed to a global initiative under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the WHO and the IOC, the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) as the leads.
The workshop was hosted at KCA University in Nairobi, Kenya, with Prof Vincent Onywera hosting delegates from all African regions.
In the photo: Hanlie Moss (AFPAN), Vincent Onywera (KCA, DVC Research and Innovation) & Peninnah Aligawesa (Federation of University Sports in Africa).
Our colleagues have been busy!
The network keeps growing and producing valuable and quality research! Have a look at the recent research related to physical activity and health promotion in Africa!
Nos collègues ont été bien occupé(e)s!
Le reseau continue de grandir et de produire de la recherche de qualité et de valeur! Prenez le temps de regarder les dernières recherches en matière d’activité physique et de promotion de la santé en Afrique!
Click here to see our Recent Research/ Cliquez ici pour voir les dernières recherches
Congratulations Prof. Vincent Onywera on your competitive appointment as Pioneer Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovations and Outreach at KCA University, Kenya. You are a great fit for the position. AFPAN is pleased to be associated with you and recognises your immense contribution in the promotion of healthy, active living research in Africa. Congratulations once again, on behalf of the AFPAN community!
This years International Festival of Sports, Exercise and Medicine Conference (2022) was held in the beautiful city of Pretoria, South Africa. Organised by SASMA, LTMIC, PASHDA and SASB this conference allowed for a large diversity of sports, exercise and medicine researchers and professionals to share knowledge and expertise creating opportunities for future collaborations all with the objective to further increase our knowledge of sports, exercise and medicine for healthier living and performance.
Policy briefs for Physical Activity during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic
Our network has created policies for physical activity to remain a part of our healthy habits despite the pandemic. Below, you can find the policy briefs for different sporting populations.
