#dare2share at ISBNPA 2027: Call for submissions
The deadline is January 13, 2027 (we suggest you visit the form in advance to learn what the proposal entails) The submission form is [HERE]
Open call for ISBNPA 2027 Satellite Meetings
If you’re interested in organizing an ISBNPA satellite meeting associated with the ISBNPA 2027 conference, you can complete an expression of interest form by November
Call for expressions of interest for the ISBNPA 2027 pre-conference workshops
The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is November 25, 2026. The call opens on September 28, 2026. The form is available [HERE], but please
Nominations for the ISBNPA 2027 Elections
If you are an ISBNPA member we invite you to submit nominations for the election of the following ISBNPA Executive Committee positions: • 2 Members-at-Large
What’s new @ISBNPA: September 2026 Newsletter
Learn all about ISBNPA’s latest activities and discover what’s coming up. Click on this [LINK] to read the online version. Or read the pdf below.
Pioneers Program: Call guidelines (study to be presented at ISBNPA2027, Halifax, Canada)
Page updated: 2026-09-09 Submit by October 12th, 2026. Access a pdf of the application [HERE] to prepare your submission. The submission form is here: https://forms.gle/TLUFBM57LUCcBvnQ9 The
Hot Topics
A Child’s Right to Play
This text from this post is from Outdoor Play Canada (https://www.outdoorplaycanada.ca/2019/11/20/if-in-doubt-let-them-out-a-childs-right-to-play/)
November 20th marks the 30th anniversary of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This document enshrines a child’s right to play – Article 31(1) states that “States Parties recognize the right of the child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child… 31(2) … and shall encourage the provision of appropriate and equal opportunities for cultural, artistic, recreational and leisure activity.” Article 24(2f) also commits states to “To develop preventive health care, guidance for parents…” which can include the health benefits of active play.
SBM’s Provocative Questions Initiative
We are disseminating SBM’s initiative on Provocative Questions, which aligns with our own #Dare2Share initiative.
Please take note of the text below, sent to us by SBM, and complete the survey.
Don’t Miss (June 6, 15:30)! FREE Public Panel in the ISBNPA 2018 Annual Meeting: The Future of Ageing
Don’t Miss (June 6, 15:30)! FREE Public Panel in the 2018 Annual Meeting of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) on the topic: The Future of Ageing.
ISBNPA 17th Annual Meeting | Opening Ceremony Schedule for June 3th
ISBNPA 17th Annual Meeting | Opening Ceremony Schedule for June 3th
Healthy School Meal Standards: ISBNPA endorses Society of Behavioral Medicine Position Statement
Healthy School Meal Standards: ISBNPA endorses Society of Behavioral Medicine Position Statement
Global Online Consultation on Research Priority Setting for Healthy Ageing
Global Online Consultation on Research Priority Setting for Healthy Ageing
Member News
ISBNPA Assembly General of the Members 2023
The 2023 ISBNPA AGM was held on May 16, 2000 UTC, in a virtual room. The recording of the event is available below. The call

February 2023 – Massive Open Online Course “The Science of Weight Loss: Dispelling Diet Myths”
Another great learning opportunity is being offered by the group of Professor Clare Collins, a confirmed keynote for ISBNPA 2023. Read on to learn more

Massive Open Online Course “The Science of Weight Loss: Dispelling Diet Myths”
Another great learning opportunity is being offered by the group of Professor Clare Collins, a confirmed keynote for ISBNPA 2023. Read on to learn more
Nominations for the ISBNPA 2023 Elections
The ISBNPA Executive Committee will have several positions up to election in November 2022. Both ISBNPA members and non-members may suggest nominees for those positions.
Results of the Executive Committee Election 2021
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Communications Committee – Open call for new members
Are you a member of ISBNPA interested in joining the Communications Committee? Please email António Palmeira with a brief personal profile and description of why
Behind the scenes
Results of the Executive Committee Election 2021
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ISBNPA Executive Committee Elections 2022
The Nominations Committee has just ratified the results of the elections. We would like to thank all nominees for their willingness to stand for the
Nominations for ISBNPA Executive Committee 2021
You are invited to submit nominations for the election of the following ISBNPA Executive Committee positions: President-Elect (term will run from June 2022 until June
IJBNPA – Call for Expressions of Interest; Editorial Board Members
The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (IJBNPA) is the official journal of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA).
By-laws changes to be voted next November-December, 2021
During the next election, ISBNPA members will be asked to vote about changes in our by-laws. The Executive Committee is proposing these changes to have
Have you noticed some of our latest tweets in simplified-Chinese?
We thank our wonderful Chinese colleagues who are doing an internship with us: Yueyang Wang, Xinpei Wang, Zhogxin Zhang, and Mingbo Li (and the Global Cultural
Meet your Neighbor
Journal News
Call for IJBNPA’s Editor-in-Chief
Job Description We are seeking an Editor-in-Chief for IJBNPA to handle new submissions, and continue to enhance the journal’s quality and reputation. IJBNPA is currently a
IJBNPA – Call for Expressions of Interest; Editorial Board Members
The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (IJBNPA) is the official journal of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA).

IJBNPA AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT, @ISBNPAXChange 2020
IJBNPA AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT The IJBNPA editorial team has recently identified the winners for their annual prizes and we are delighted to announce and congratulate
6.037 new Impact Factor for IJBNPA (2018-2019)
IJBNPA Impact Factor is now 6.037, up from last year’s 5.548
Call for expressions of interest | Associate Editors
IJBNPA is recruiting new Associate Editors to strenghten and complement the team.
New IJBNPA Impact Factor – 4.396: Top Journal in the Area of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
The 2016′ IF list was released on June 14th, 2016. IJBNPA is now the top journal of the area
Opportunities
Help shape reporting standards for accelerometry in health research!
2024-11-27 Hello ISBNPA Community, Please read the request for help from our colleague Dr Grace Dibben below. ********** Dear colleague, We would like to ask
Leadership Development Program: Apply now for the first course
The course aims at Mid-Career researchers. We are now accepting expressions of interest. See below how to apply. ISBNPA has been working hard to develop
Opportunities @ University of Limerick
The University of Limerick reached out to us to advertise two learning opportunities in the next few months. Both have submission deadlines in the first
JPI HDHL Webinar. Ultra- processed foods: towards a balanced perspective.
ISBNPA is disseminating this webinar opportunity. On June 15 (14:30-16:00 CEST), JPI HDHL organizes a webinar entitled ‘Ultra- processed foods: towards a balanced perspective’. What? The term ultra-processed foods
Prevention in Focus Webinar Series. World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior for Persons with Living with Disabilities: Process to Practice
ISBNPA is disseminating this webinar opportunity. World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior for Persons with Living with Disabilities: Process to
Ageing SIG: 2023 Early Career Researcher/PhD Student Seed Funding
This seed funding opportunity has been developed to assist ECRs and/or senior PhD students with a research initiative or project and/or to collect pilot data
ISBNPA - Talking Points
Let us not ignore body weight gain (by Annie S. Anderson)
