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HISTORY |
| AIM
The aim of the Council is to make an effort to promote that quality of life most conducive to the realization of one's highest creative potential through the promotion of physical activity and fitness. |
| OBJECTIVES
- To encourage basic research in physical activity and physical fitness. |
| AREAS OF RESEARCH
The Council includes numerous researchers from approximately 36 countries, in the following scientific areas: |
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President Secretary-Treasurer Vice President: Past President |
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Joe Blimkie, PhD Zaida Cordero-MacIntyre, PhD Andrew Hills, PhD Toivo Jurimae, PhD José Maia, PhD Monika Piatkowska, PhD Nauris Tamulevicius, PhD Glynis Longhurst, PhD |
CONFERENCES 1964-2010 |
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Cordero-MacIntyre, Z., Viviani, F. & Claessens, A.L. (eds.). - Where physical activity, nutrition, and body composition meet. Selected papers from the XXVth International Symposium of the ICPAFR. International Journal of Body Composition Research, 2010, vol. 8 - Supplement. Czyz, S. & Viviani, F. (eds.) - New Horizons. Selected papers from the XXIVth International Symposium of the ICPAFR. Elseviers, Wroclaw, 2006. Jurimae, T. & Jurimae, J. (eds) - Actas Kinesiologiae Universitatis Tartuensis. Selected papers from the XXIIIth International Symposium of the ICPAFR. Vol 7, 2002. Fu, F. H. & Ruskin, H. (eds.) Physical Fitness and Activity in the Context of Leisure Education. Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China, 2001. Casagrande, G. & Viviani, F. (eds.) Physical Activity and Health: Physiological, Behavioral and Epidemiological Aspects. UNIPRESS, Padua, Italy, 1998. Coetsee, M.F. & van Heerden, H.J. (eds.) Nutrition and Physical Activity. University of Zululand, South Africa, 1997. Claessens, A.L., et al. (eds.) World-Wide Variations in Physical Fitness. Institute of Physical Education, Leuven, Belgium, 1993. Kaneko, M. (ed.) Fitness for Aged, Disabled and Industrial Workers. Ruskin, H. & Simkin, A. (eds.) Physical Fitness and the Ages of Man. Academon Press, Jerusalem, Israël, 1987. Ghesquiere, J. & Van Gerven D. (eds.) Physical Fitness Research XIV. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, 1981. Shephard, R.J. & Lavallée H. (eds.) Physical Fitness Assessment: Principles, Practice and Applications. CC. Thomas, USA. 1978. Larson, L.A. (ed.) Fitness, Health, and Work Capacity: International Standards for Assessment. McMillan Publ. Co., New York, USA, 1974. Larson, L.A. & Michelman, H. (eds.) International Guide to Fitness and Health. Crown Publ. New York, USA, 1973.
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General Assembly: Ithala Game Reserve, South Africa. August 16-20, 2010.The XXVII ICPAFR symposium was convened on the Conference Room of the Ithala Game Reserve, an idyllic setting with lots of game, during August 2010. ICPAFR expresses great appreciation to the University of Zululand for sponsoring and hosting the event and thanks all the members of th Executives, the reviewers, the invited speakers, the Organizing Committee and the Scientific Committee for their support in making the Symposium a success. ICPAFR is particularly grateful to our late Vice-President Prof. Marius Coetsee, former Head - Department at Human Movement Science, University of Zululand, South Africa. His lively presence in ICPAFR's meetings, his "straight-shooting" personality, and great organizational skills meant the planning for the meeting commenced on a strong footing. Special thanks are also due to Dr. Glynis Longhurst who, despite the problems created by the (justified) absence of a number of Board Members, managed the Symposium extremely well. In fact, she gathered a fine team of competent students and colleagues that not only were able to organize a number of important sessions, including one on the use of new technologies and the research they are undertaking in Zululand, but also to “fill the gaps” left by some absences. Overall, they created the right atmosphere in a venue that was truly “African”. In short, the scientific value of the whole Symposium was enhanced by their efforts. Thanks are also due to Albrecht Claessens for his job as President of the Scientific Committee. Finally, thanks also go to all the participants who engaged in all sessions with interest, curiosity and enthusiasm. The theme of the meeting was: "Past, present and future in Physical Activity, Physical Fitness and Health". Scientists and practitioners shared new information and discussed theoretical and scientific aspects of physical activity, new trends and their implications. Selected articles will be published as soon as possible. In the agenda the points discussed included: a) Evaluation of the Symposium and “state of the art”; b) the future of ICPAFR. The latter point was subdivided into four topics: Joining another council or organization ? Keeping ICPAFR as it is ? Changing the formula for something new and (possibly) uncommon ? Whether there should be a membership fee ? The general evaluation of the Symposium was positive, both for the location, the adherence to the theme, and the value of the interventions. Regarding the future of ICPAFR, participants in the General Assembly di not support ICPAFR joining a wider organization. However, there was some support for ICPAFR participating in events organized jointly but strong endorsement for ICPAFR co-badging with any partner organizations. It was also stated that, even if the ICPAFR biennial Symposia are to continue, there was a need for some changes. For example, the need to be “really different” from large and concurrent organizations clearly emerged, especially from the younger participants. Some of the interesting ideas discussed included the offering of the possibility for young students to publish on-line. This could be done using the Board Members and the other actively involved in ICPAFR as referees. Should any ICPAFR members have ideas about how the Council should move ahead, please contact the President. Another problem that emerged was the perpetual problem of funding to participate in meetings. This is a challenge for many members young and old. In particular, the inability of young scientists to participate, significantly hampers their academic development. Any ideas for accessing funds to assist more participants attend meetings would be greatly appreciated. |
MINI-SESSION Chris Nel: BSc HMS Hons (Biokinetics) The knowledge that neuropsychological deficits subsequent to Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) in contact sports exist may be problematic as schoolboys are still developing physiologically and psychologically and have to perform in both academic and sporting arenas. A computerised test, the California Computerized Assessment Package which is essentially a measure of sustained attention and reaction time was used to precisely measure mean and median reaction times. Nico Otto: BSc HMS Hons (Biokinetics) This study focused on ankle range of motion, proprioceptive and body posture defects that footwear can cause. Bevan Jeffery: BSc HMS Hons (Biokinetics) The purpose of the study was to examine the acute effects of different foot placement positions on a pedal while cycling. Indirect calorimetry was used to measure relative VO2, heart rate and energy expenditure. Mart-Mari Beer: BSc HMS Hons (Adapted physical activity) Research has shown that there is a substantial increase in childhood obesity, which may lead to an increased risk of developing various diseases and other health conditions. Muscle strength and balance in children plays an important role in further development of children into adolescence and adulthood, and balance has a particular influence on the functional ability and motor development of individuals. The purpose of this study was to compare static balance between normal weight children and overweight/obese children ages 8-11 years. Pavani Chetty: BSc HMS Hons (Biokinetics) |
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