Research that drives transformational change in physical activity participation globally. Official journal @ISPAH. Editors: Rodrigo Reis & Melody Ding

Human Kinetics, USA
Joined June 2014
😉 Pssssst. We're no longer actively using this platform. Give us a follow at 1 of 3 locations to keep up with the latest in #PhysicalActivity research. 👇
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We are seeking our next Editor to take over for Prof. Charlotte Edwardson in July 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to help define our relatively young field and lead a journal that now has its Impact Factor. For more details, please see: journals.humankinetics.com/f… @ismpb_org
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We're so excited to share this news with you! Professor Rodrigo Reis has agreed to become our next Co-Editor starting in Jan. 2026. Dr. Reis leads the People, Health, & Place research unit at Washington University in St. Louis. More on this hire: journals.humankinetics.com/f…
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We're excited to announce that Andrea Ramirez Varela, MD, MPH, PhD our former Managing Director, is the new Co-Chair of GoPA! 🎉@AEpidemiologa is Assistant Professor at @McGovernMed & @UTHealthSPH . Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved role! 👏 @JPAHjournal @ISBNPA
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There's still time to submit your EOI!
We have an open call for Co-Editor! There's never been a more critical time to support public health research & underscore the importance of physical activity from a science, practice, & policy perspective. More info: journals.humankinetics.com/p…
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📣 Through our renewed partnership, @JPAHjournal will sponsor two scholarships for early career researchers from low- to middle-income countries to support their attendance at ISPAH 2026 in Mexico. ⭐ More details available closer to congress!
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We have an open call for Co-Editor! There's never been a more critical time to support public health research & underscore the importance of physical activity from a science, practice, & policy perspective. More info: journals.humankinetics.com/p…
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We're seeking a Co-Editor to work with @DrMelodyDing for a 3-year term beginning in 2026. Help us publish impactful research that addresses critical evidence gaps worldwide related to the science, practice, & policy of physical activity. More details: journals.humankinetics.com/p…
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⭐ @JPAHjournal Spotlight! 🔍 A new study by Ofer Amram et al. explored the implications of using Google Location History (GLH) data for measuring outdoor physical activity. 👉 Read the paper here 🔗 bit.ly/41y3fog
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The first outcome of our reflections on Indigenization and EDIA is here! Excited to be on this journey with these people and hope more can join us! 😊 doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-00… Thanks to @JPAHjournal for giving us a platform to share our voices! ✊🫶
We thoroughly enjoyed our two-day discussion on EDIA and Indigeneity against the stunning backdrop of Treaty 7 territory! Keep an eye out for the upcoming exciting initiatives. @CIHR_IRSC 🏔️❤️
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⭐ @JPAHjournal Spotlight 📈 @AdrianBauman et al. examined the evolution of PA publications. As the field has expanded, the volume of publications has increased; however, many publications appear in questionable quality journals. 👉 Read the paper here: bit.ly/40JLhPy
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We're grateful for the authors who submitted their best research to JPAH in 2024. Here's to a healthier world in 2025!
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Our paper was just published in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health. 🧵1/12
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🚨 @JPAHjournal is driving a paradigm shift in PA research. It's time for ACTION! 💡 JPAH's Dec special issue, "Physical Activity as a Necessary Solution to Current Global Health Challenges", is an example of where they hope the field is heading. 👉bit.ly/3VkQcD9
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📢 Our new study in @JPAHjournal highlights disparities in whole-school physical activity opportunities: We need policy action: National guidelines are mostly unmet & disparities highlight the urgency for expanded, more equitable access for all students journals.humankinetics.com/v…
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Have you checked out our special issue on global health challenges? All included articles are free to read for the next 12 months!
JPAH celebrates its 20th anniversary with the publication of a special issue that we hope will signal a paradigm shift in physical activity research: "Physical Activity as a Necessary Solution to Current Global Health Challenges". 🔗journals.humankinetics.com/v…
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Congratulations to Montenegrin Report Card team on their publication “The Montenegrin 2022 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth” in @JPAHjournal ! #GlobalMatrix 4.0 Publication details at activehealthykids.org/2024/1…
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JPAH celebrates its 20th anniversary with the publication of a special issue that we hope will signal a paradigm shift in physical activity research: "Physical Activity as a Necessary Solution to Current Global Health Challenges". 🔗journals.humankinetics.com/v…
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Our new article published in @JPAHjournal used #systemsmapping to reconsider the social determinants of #physicalactivity and #sedentarybehavior. It was great to be part of this project with @ehps_synergy!
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