First Speakers announced for upcoming ENSE Forum

Lisa Kalina
August 1, 2022

The first panelists for the 16th ENSE Forum are now confirmed. On the first day of the Forum, September 22nd, a round table debate on the topic “Sport Education in a Changing World" will be held. ENSE is thrilled to welcome the following speaker as part of the debate:

Johan de Jong is a Professor of Healthy Lifestyle, Sports & Physical Activity at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Netherlands. Furthermore, he represents Hanze University in the Health Enhancing Physical Activity Europe Network (HEPA) and the European Citizen Science Association (ECSA). His main research objective is to develop and evaluate approaches that stimulate people, from young to old, to become more physically active as part of a healthy lifestyle. Together with Karen Petry, he recently published the book "Education in Sport and Physical Activity Future Directions and Global Perspectives" which will be launched at the ENSE Forum.

Ladislav Petrovic is the Secretary General of the International Council of Coaching Excellence (ICCE). Over more than 20 years working in coach development, he has participated as an expert in several international and European projects and expert groups in coaching, coach education, good governance, and employment.

José Pedro Sarmento is the Coordinator of the Sports Management Office and the Masters in Sports Management and a Professor at the University of Porto (FADEUP). Besides his academic research, he has a long career as President of Academico FC, one of the oldest clubs in Porto, Portugal.

The discussion will be moderated by Karen Petry. Dr. Petry is past president of ENSE and a Deputy Head of institute at the German Sport University. She has worked for over 30 years on the development, delivery and evaluation of sport education programming.

Beyond the debate, the Forum will offer interactive sessions, presentations, and discussion. Registration is still open and can be found here.

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