1. Don’t stop me now!
Official newsletter of the
8th World Congress on Active Ageing
1st Edition
“A celebration of diversity and inclusion
in active ageing”
Glasgow Caledonian University has teamed up with the exercise sciences, physical education, leisure and
BHF National Centre for Physical Activity and Health recreation and the social and caring services.
at Loughborough University to stage the 8th ISAPA
The 8th World Congress programme will be designed
World Congress on Active Ageing. This Congress
to celebrate the diversity of ageing and in particular,
will attract a world-wide community of researchers,
will focus upon the needs of the oldest and frailest
policy makers and practitioners, and is the principal
population, often excluded from both research and
professional meeting in the world that strives to
practice. This population group benefits immensely
disseminate information about the physical activity
from inclusion in physical activity in terms of quality
needs of older people.
of life, social isolation and symptoms of long term
The Congress is an opportunity for the World conditions. The frail and those with long term
Community of Active Aging to share the latest conditions find access to and inclusion in exercise
research findings in the area of ageing and physical opportunities more challenging. Uptake and adherence
activity. It will also introduce leading edge methods is often poor and knowledge about the needs,
on developing, implementing, and evaluating physical motivators and barriers to physical activity in patient
activity programs for older people. The event will be of populations is a growing area of interest.
interest to those working in the biological, behavioural
and social sciences as well as the fields of medicine, We look forward to seeing you in Glasgow,
physical and recreational therapy, health, sport and August 13th – 17th 2012
From your hosts Dr Dawn Skelton and Bob Laventure:
“Active Ageing” is now a world-wide interest and a growing need, but what is required to take Dr Dawn Skelton
this forward and turn research and policy into practice? It needs more than words, it needs Reader, HealthQWest,
School of Health and
action and commitment.
Social Care
August 2012 sees the Olympic Games coming to the UK, and a wonderful opportunity to
leave a lasting legacy for sport and physical activity, but will this include older people?
We are proud to invite you to participate in the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing in
Glasgow, an event that will not only highlight the latest research evidence and best practice
across the age-span, but also provide a spotlight on the needs of an often excluded but
growing population world-wide, the oldest, old.
This showcase event will provide a unique opportunity to bring together scientists and Bob Laventure
BHFNC Consultant: Older
practitioners, experts and enthusiasts. With your help we can work towards providing People, Physical Activity
evidence based solutions to a global need to empower our older populations to get up and and Health
go, be more active, more often and remain active throughout later life. We look forward to
welcoming you to the City of Glasgow in 2012 and will do more than our best to make sure
you have both a professionally rewarding and socially engaging time.
World Congress on Active Ageing: Glasgow 13th – 17th August 2012

2. The Congress Venue
The prestigious and award winning Scottish Exhibition Centre
(SECC) is the venue for the 8th World Congress on Active
Ageing. Adjacent to the city centre and next to the historic
River Clyde, the SECC for a 2nd successive year has been
voted as UK’s number 1 conference venue.
The Congress Programme
Celebrating diversity and inclusion in active ageing
The 8th World Congress programme will cover 41/2 days and employ
a thematic approach which will highlight:
• Active environments (natural, built, planning and technology)
• effective of exercise, health and social care professionals in
Training
and safe programming
• Motivation to take up and adhere to physical activity and exercise;
• Measurement of physical activity and exercise outcomes.
Suggested thematic days, mutually inclusive of the themes
considered above include:
• Working with those with neurological condition, falls and fractures
• Working with those with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions
• conditions those with arthritis and other musculoskeletal
Working with
• Working with those with dementia and cognitive impairment.
Exchanging ideas and information
To assist the exchange of ideas and information and to foster a community feeling throughout the event, the
Congress will employ a range of communication activities including: keynote papers, symposia, round tables,
free oral sessions, satellite meetings, posters and informal and special interest groups.
A full supporting programme will include an exhibition and trade show, public participation and intergenerational
events, social events and opportunities for delegates themselves to be physically active and to explore Scotland.
The social programme will include the opportunity for the presentation of appropriate awards including the ISAPA
Ageing and Physical Activity Lifetime Achievement Award and the Raymond Harris Memorial Award.
The International Society for Aging and Physical Activity and the “Human Kinetics is pleased to support the 2012 World Congress on
International Coalition for Aging and Physical Activity enthusiastically Active Aging,” says Angela DeMano, director of the Active Aging
supports the forthcoming 8th World Congress on Ageing and Physical Community Center. “The International Coalition for Aging and Physical
Activity to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. This is one meeting that cannot Activity’s collaboration on initiatives like the Active Aging Community
be overlooked by anyone with an interest in understanding the dynamics Center and the upcoming Congress mirror Rainer Martens’ mission in
of active aging, from frailty to senior Olympians. founding Human Kinetics 35 years ago: helping people worldwide lead
healthier, more active lives.”
World Congress on Active Ageing: Glasgow 13th – 17th August 2012

3. The Lead Congress Partners
The lead congress partners are Glasgow Caledonian University and the British Heart Foundation National Centre
for Physical Activity and Health at Loughborough University. They will work closely with a number of lead networks
and charities for older people to produce a world class event.
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is Scotland’s fifth largest university in terms of student recruitment.
Though its history dates back to 1875, Glasgow Caledonian was officially formed in 1993 with the merger of
Glasgow Polytechnic and The Queen’s College, Glasgow. The University has an excellent track record in health
research, including rehabilitation and healthy ageing and care of older people. Building on this research
foundation, the newly established Institute of Health & Wellbeing aims to become a leading centre producing
world class research in health and health care. HealthQWest, an innovative research consortium, has two
main themes to its work: Improving Health and Wellbeing and Management of Long Term Conditions and its
members are drawn from five higher education institutions in the West of Scotland.
British Heart Foundation National Centre for
Physical Activity and Health
Established in 2000, the British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health (BHFNC) at
Loughborough University has a UK wide remit to promote health enhancing physical activity and in particular to
support professionals in health, local government and the independent sectors.
The National Centre also works in partnership with UK Government agencies and with other regional, national and
international organisations, including Age Concern-Help the Aged, the National Coalition for Active Ageing, the
European Health Enhancing Physical Activity Network, the European Network on Ageing and Physical Activity and
the International Society for Aging and Physical Activity. The Centre’s older people programme provides support
to professionals through a range of services including resources, evidence based programmes and a regular
programme of conferences and seminars, augmented by an information service.
Case Study: Active Ageing in Action, Sheffield, UK
120 participants at the 2008 Sheffield Care Home Games organised by Activity Sheffield in England challenge
each other in an annual festival of Active Ageing. The average age of the competitors was 85 years, the oldest
competitor was 99 years!
‘I’m really looking forward to the 2012 World Congress. It is very exciting to have an event like this on our doorstep,
where we can showcase our work ‘just down the road’’
Kelly Riley, Older Peoples Development Officer , Activity Sheffield UK
World Congress on Active Ageing: Glasgow 13th – 17th August 2012

4. ©Steve Richardson http://www.crashedinventors.com/
‘Brimming with style and culture, Scotland’s biggest
city is a revelation’ Time Magazine
“As Chair of Culture and Sport Glasgow and Vice Chair of the City’s Marketing Bureau, I am
delighted that the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing is to be held in Glasgow. I know
that the local organising committee is working very enthusiastically with the City to ensure
that your Congress is successful, productive and informative and that your time in Glasgow
is inspiring and enjoyable. Our City has progressed and developed hugely over the past
three decades to reposition itself, after years of post-industrial trauma, as one of the most
vibrant centres of style and culture in the UK. We aspire to be counted amongst the great
cities of Europe and with our artistic and sporting heritage truly ascendant we are emerging
as one of the country’s most successful conference centres. Glasgow is Commonwealth
Games City 2014 and we aim to involve all our citizens – of every age in sport, culture and
volunteering over the next few years. We know our Legacy will be a City which will be even
Liz Cameron more dynamic – and certainly, inclusive.”
Glasgow has been the UK City of culture, UK City of visual arts, UK City of Architecture and Design and is described by the
Lonely Planet Guide as ‘one of Britain’s largest, liveliest, and most interesting cities’. Glasgow also has the most cost-effective
accommodation in the UK (according to hotels.com) and is served by over 120 daily flights and is easily accessible by road and rail
from all over the UK. Delegates will be assured a warm welcome when they arrive in Glasgow – it has been voted the friendliest city
in the UK! Finally, Glasgow is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, within half an hours drive you can be amongst some of the most
spectacular scenery in the UK.
Register your interest
To register your interest in the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing as a delegate,
presenter, supporter or exhibitor, please visit www.wcaa2012.com
The World Congress is an opportunity for the world community to share The International Society for Aging and Physical Activity and the
the latest research findings in the area of aging and physical activity. International Coalition for Aging and Physical Activity enthusiastically
It introduces cutting edge methods on developing, implementing, supports the forthcoming 8th World Congress on Ageing and Physical
and evaluating physical activity programs for older adults. On behalf Activity to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. The local organizing
of ICAPA, the International Coalition for Aging and Physical Activity committee is planning a rich and diverse scientific, educational and
Executive Committee, I would like to encourage all researchers, social program that will highlight ageing and physical activity research
practitioners, older adults and the general public who are interested in from all over the world. This is one meeting that cannot be overlooked
promoting active and healthy lifestyles for adults to plan on attending by anyone with an interest in understanding the dynamics of active
the 8th World Congress in Glasgow, Scotland. aging, from frailty to senior Olympians.
Professor Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, Department Head of Kinesiology, Gareth Jones, Assistant Professor, Human Kinetics
University of Illinois
World Congress on Active Ageing: Glasgow 13th – 17th August 2012