The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at LJMU has a long and rich history of pioneers. This includes visionaries such as Irene Mabel Marsh, who spearheaded the revolution in physical education (PE) that emphasised the development of PE for girls, and PE teacher training opportunities for women in 1900, which was emulated nationally and internationally. Building on this progressive and visionary leadership, Professor Tom Reilly (who pioneered applied practice in the world of football), alongside Dr Vaughn Lancaster Thomas (a trained PE teacher), and Frank Sanderson, established the world’s first bachelor of Science degree in Sports Science in 1975.
More recently, our School was the first at LJMU to be awarded an Athena SWAN Charter Mark and subsequently establish a School Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) panel which works towards embedding a culture of EDI, in its broadest sense, within the school. Our EDI strategy also inspires further work across the university, nationally by inspiring girls involvement in Sport and Exercise Science and Internationally through establishing a knowledge exchange consortium with South American institutions to promote gender equality in STEMM.
We hope that this conference will continue to build on our pioneering work and inspire future generations of students, academics, and practitioners to speak out boldly and become agents of change in the world of sport and exercise for women and girls.
If you have a query relating to an oral presentation, please contact Professor Lynne Boddy.
If you have a query relating to a poster presentation, please contact either Dr Dave Low, Dr Lee Graves, or Dr Sigrid Olthof.
Conference costs
Two full days attendance (Full price): £220.00
One full day attendance (Full price): £120.00
Two full days attendance (Students - full price): £150.00
One full day attendance (Students - full price): £100.00
Registration is now open. Registration will close at midday on Monday 12 June 2023.
Conference social activities
As part of day one of the conference, we are offering some social activities from 4.45pm to 6.30pm, including a choice of a Liverpool City Sightseeing, LJMU Sport activities, or free time. You will be asked to indicate your preference in relation to these when registering.
We will also be hosting an evening social event on day one of the conference which will be city centre based, and fully accessible, at which there will be some activities should you wish to join in, hot food and plenty of space for catching up socially with conference delegates.
We want the conference to be inclusive, and we want to encourage a sense of community with ample opportunities for networking amongst delegates, therefore the social activities are included in the conference fee.
You can also have complimentary access to our LJMU sport gym facilities during your time with us, free of charge, by filling in the appropriate form (link opens in a new window). The gym is open 7.30am to 9.30pm during this time. The facilities can be viewed here.
Early career researcher award
For outstanding work in the field of women in sport and exercise science by an Early Career Researcher. Consideration for this prize is limited to PhD candidates and RAs/postdocs in first five years of their appointment (winner selected by members of the WiSEAN scientific committee and fellow ECRs).
Sponsor: Supporting Champions
Supporting Champions provides courses and community support to aspiring and professional practitioners. We hope that the prize will complement the professional development of the WiSEAN ECR award winner
Prize: Graduate course bundle
Respect, Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity (RIDE) champion
Open to all delegates for work that promotes equity, diversity, inclusion and respect in the field of sport and exercise science. The winner is selected by members of the WiSEAN committee and members of the Respect, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (RIDE) Panel.
Sponsor: On Running
At On, we're committed to diversity and inclusion. It's infused in our thinking, our very being. It's how we grow and make an impact, while working to positively influence the world around us. And we're so proud to sponsor this year's WiSEAN Respect, Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity Champion Award, working towards change for women and girls across all facets of sport.
Prize: A gift card for full head-to-toe kit so you can select from our footwear, apparel and accessories a full outfit of your choosing.
Disability in sport and physical activity (DisSPA) champion
Open to all delegates for work that promotes sport and PA participation for disabled women. The winner selected by members of the WiSEAN committee and members of the LJMU Disability Sport and Physical Activity (DisSPA) Network.
Sponsor: The British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES)
BASES, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, is the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK which seeks to drive excellence in sport and exercise sciences through the promotion of evidence-based practice and the development and enhancement of professional and ethical standards. 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of BASES. We are proud to be sponsoring the Disability in Sport & Physical Activity Champion Award.
Prize: Voucher
LJMU Women’s Football Exchange champion
Open to all delegates for work on the topic of women in football, in any discipline. The winner is selected by members of the WiSEAN committee and members of the Football Exchange (FEx) Women’s Network].
Sponsor: Routledge
Routledge, sponsor of the WiSEAN best poster award, are very pleased to be supporting the conference. They are committed to publishing widely across the area of Women and Sport and would welcome any book ideas, especially for the Women, Sport, and Physical Activity series. Please pop by to say hello, check out their display and grab yourself a discount flyer while at the conference.
Prize: Routledge voucher
Physical education, school sport and physical activity (PESSPA) champion
Open to all delegates for work promoting participation of girls in Physical Education, school sport and physical activity. The winner is selected by members of the WiSEAN committee and members of the Physical Education, School Sport & Physical Activity (PESSPA) Network
Sponsor: Sequoia
Sequoia are delighted to support the WISEAN conference due to the clear commitment of the organisation to bring together the most credible, passionate and impactful people working towards optimising participation in women’s sports. Our author base very much reflects this and it’s a privilege to be involved. Sequoia Books publishes positive, practical, and impactful books across all aspects of sport and psychology.
Prize: Sequoia book bundle
Best poster presentation
Open to all delegates presenting a poster presentation.
Sponsor: Routledge
Routledge, sponsor of the WiSEAN best poster award, are very pleased to be supporting the conference. They are committed to publishing widely across the area of Women and Sport and would welcome any book ideas, especially for the Women, Sport, and Physical Activity series. Please pop by to say hello, check out their display and grab yourself a discount flyer while at the conference.
Prize: Routledge voucher
Please note:
Delegates will automatically be entered into relevant shortlists based on the information disclosed at registration and in their abstracts.
The conference is being held in our Student Life Building in Liverpool City centre, which is our flagship building that opened in 2021. This is conveniently located adjacent to Liverpool Lime Street train Station.
Student Life Building (opens Google maps)
Address:
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AH
Conference evening social event
On the evening of the 21st June we have exclusive use of PIN's social club, where food will be provided to all delegates and there will be full access to an array of fun, inclusive games including shuffle board, bowling, table tennis and pool. We hope delegates will join us to continue the fantastic discussions following a full day of the conference. PINs is a sober friendly venue and is fully accessible.
For comprehensive information in relation to accommodation and travel when visiting Liverpool, please see Visit Liverpool.
