Oct 7-10, 2015 Objectives To provide a forum for exchange on current information, research and expertise related to Paralympic Sport and the Paralympic Movement. To enhance and promote cross-disciplinary professional interaction among sport scientists, coaches, athletes and sport administrator Target Audience Sports scientists and researchers, classifiers, coaches/trainers, sports administrators and athletes Where AC Hotel Palau […] Read More
Dr. Brian Wilson (Professor, School of Kinesiology at UBC) and Dr. Brad Millington (Lecturer, Department of Health at University of Bath and former M.A. and Ph.D. graduate of UBC School of Kinesiology) discuss the “greening of golf” as part of their ongoing work on environmental sustainability and sport. Read More
Craig and Marc Kielburger, founders of Free The Children and Me to We, feature a biweekly Brain Storm column on the Globe and Mail which taps experts and readers for solutions to social issues. This week’s question: What’s your creative idea to bolster the eco and social impact of international sporting events? Read More
UBC students, staff, and faculty contributed sustainability and health promotion solutions. View the Games Sustainability Report here Read More
The venues used at the Vancouver 2014 Games were assessed for accessibility using Planat. This report provides a summary of each venue along with recommendations. Read More
An examination of medal counts from the London 2012 and Sochi 2014 Olympic Games found that nations with greater gender equality had both men and women reach the podium more often Read More
To act as a community resource to capture and transfer knowledge on how sport can create sustainable benefits locally, regionally and internationally
The Centre is dedicated to improving our understanding of how sport can help advance economic and social development, urban renewal, cultural identity and ecological well-being.