The 16^th Asian Games Science Congress: Call for Papers

The 16^th Asian Games Science Congress, which is being jointly hosted by the General Administration of Sport of China, the
Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (GAGOC) and the,China Sport Science Society, and organized by Guangzhou Sports University, will be held in Guangzhou, October 10-12, 2010.

The Congress, whose theme is Asian Sport: Science and Development, will  provide a unique opportunity for the organizers, academics, sports professionals and other Games stakeholders to share knowledge, discuss important issues and encourage lively debate on this most important topic. This exciting event will feature keynote speeches by sports researchers and other experts, and academics from all Asian countries and regions taking part in the 16^th Asian Games are now warmly invited to submit discussion papers that may be presented at the Congress.

I. Key Topics & Conditions of Entry

Peer-reviewed papers and empirical studies, that have not previously been published or publicly presented, may be submitted for consideration for the event. Submissions should be cover one or more of the following areas:

    1. Sports Sciences

l        Sports Management

l        Sports Media and Media Communications

l        Economics and the Sports Industry

l        Sports History

l        Sports Law & Legislation

l        Olympic Focus

l        Sports Tourism

l        The Past, Present and Future of the Asian Games

2. Sports Pedagogy

l        Development of Physical Education, Modern Reforms & Latest Trends

l        Professional Training of Physical Education Teachers, Trainers & Sports Coaches

l        Comparative Study on the Philosophy of Physical Education in Asian Countries & Regions

l        Promoting Health among Young Adults

3. Sports Training

l        Identifying and Early Training of Young Athletes

l        Optimizing Sports Training Methods

l        Training at High Altitude

l        Technical Analysis of Sports Training & Performance

4. Promoting Health & Fitness

● Monitoring National Fitness and the Science of Fitness Training

● The Organization, Operation and Management of Major Sports Events (including Case Studies)

● Promoting Leisure, Sports and a Healthy Lifestyle (including Case   

Studies)

● Traditional & Ethnic Sports (including Case Studies)

5. Sports Physiology, Biochemistry & Nutrition

l        Monitoring and Evaluating Sports Training

l        Cardiopulmonary Function and Sports Motion

l        Sport and Nutrition

l        Control of Body Weight and Obesity

6. Sports Medicine,& Doping Control

l        Prevention of Sports Injuries, First-Aid and Rehabilitation

l        Anti-Doping & Doping Control

l        Sports Medicine and Other Careers in Sport

  7. Sports Psychology

l        Sport and Mental Health

l        Psychology, Training & Therapy

  8. Related Topics

II. Papers Submission Information

1) Presentation of Abstracts – Two Options

Interested parties wishing to make themselves available to speak at the Congress will be asked to present their topics to the organizers beforehand. Proposals can be presented orally or in the form of a printed poster.

● Oral Presentations: Potential presenters will give a preview of their presentation to the organizers. Please note that presentations during the actual Congress will be limited to 12 minutes, followed by a 3-minute Q&A .session, so material should be prepared along these guidelines.

● Poster Presentations: The proposed topic can be delivered as a poster which can be read by attendees on site during the event. Authors will present their posters which,should be on AO-sized (841mm wide by 1189mm high) poster paper, as per international standards, (ISO216), to the organizers. Presenters will be required to discuss their work and answer questions within a given time period.

2) Requirements for Poster Submissions

1. All posters must be in English.

2. Authors should complete an Abstract Submission Form and Registration Form in English. Authors from mainland China should also provide a Chinese version of his or her abstract, in addition to an English one, as part .the submission.

3. Each author is permitted to submit a maximum of 2 abstracts.

3) Format for English Abstracts

Basic Format: The body of the abstract should contain no more than 600 words including figures and tables, where applicable. Only three-line tables will be allowed.

Paper: A4-sized white paper, (297x210mm) Margins: Left, Top, Bottom, Right margins should be 2.0cm.

Fonts:

Title: Times New Roman 14pt, bold, left-aligned, upper case, single-spacing

Author(s): Times New Roman 12pt, bold, left-aligned, single-spacing. The first and last names of the author(s) should be provided in the author block.

Author(s)’ Institution: Times New Roman 9pt, left-aligned, single-spacing.

All institutions at which the authors are based should be included. Institution information should be provided in the following order: Institution, Department, Section, City and Country. Each institution referring to a corresponding author should be identified by an index number and presented on a single line.

Text: Times New Roman 10pt, left-right justified, single-spacing.

Abstracts should adhere to the following structure using the following section headings:

–          Introduction

–          Methods/Methodology,

–          Summary of Results

–          Discussion/Conclusion

Tables and Graphs: Should be prepared following APA style (5^th Edition). Tables should not duplicate results presented elsewhere in the material eg. in graphs.

4) Format for Chinese Abstracts (Chinese Presentations only)

5. Submission Procedures

1. Online Submissions: Authors can register their interest via the Congress website, by filling in the Abstract Submission Form using the above guidelines and include the abstract in their submission.

2. E-mail Submissions: Authors can download Abstract Submission Form from the Congress website, complete the form using the above guidelines and submit it to the Congress secretariat with an electronic version of the abstract (MS Word format) attached.

For further information, technical support with online submissions or information on the status of applications, please contact one of the following liaison officers:

Zhang Xueqin / Xu Xiaocun / Li Liangming / Pei Lixin

Tel: +86 20 38025023 / 38025033

Fax: +86 20 38024567

E-mail: gztykyc@163.com

III. Registration & Payment

The cost of attending the Congress is as per the table above.

Entry fees include Congress registration, all materials and handouts and a welcome banquet. Accommodation and meals are not included in this price. Students wishing to attend the Congress will be required to present supporting documents and their student identification to be eligible for the student price.

IV. Hotel Accommodation

Note:

1. The above-mentioned hotel has been designated as the official hotel for the 16^th Asian Games Science Congress. Congress participants will be able to enjoy a 25% discount on the standard room rate at the hotel. Participants will also enjoy other services to be provided by the organizing committee during their stay.

2. The above rates include breakfast and taxes.

3. The official hotel is located in the heart of Guangzhou, adjacent to the Congress venue. A free shuttle bus service will operate between the hotel and the venue during the event.

4. Congress delegates can download and fill in the hotel booking form from the Congress website: www.agsc.gz2010.cn, complete the form and return it to the organizing committee. Bookings will be accepted on a first-paid, first-served basis. For further information, log onto the website.

5. Cancellation of registration or hotel bookings will be subject to an administration fee of USD$50 (approximately RMB￥350).

V. Opening & Closing Ceremonies / Social & Cultural Events

For more information about these events, please refer to the attached schedule.

VI. Information for Participants - Visa Applications, About Guangzhou：Host

City for the Games, Transport

The 16^th Asian Games Science Congress, to be held before the Games commence, will be one of the most significant gatherings for sports academics, professionals and industry leaders in Asia. The Congress, jointly hosted by the General Administration of Sport of China, Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee and the China Sport Science Society, and organized by Guangzhou Sport University, will take place in Guangzhou October 10-12, 2010. Some 6000 sports scientists, experts and OCA officials are expected to attend this 3-day conference and present research, discuss important issues and encourage lively debate on the Congress theme - Asian Sport: Science and Development

The Congress will focus on the latest developments, research and future in a wide range of fields, from sports sciences to natural sciences. The Congress will include and offer spoken presentations, workshop discussions, symposiums, published reports and other written materials. The official language of the Congress will be English. Congress participants can stay at the Star Hotel Guangzhou, a four-star hotel adjacent to the Congress venue.

1. The Venue: Guangzhou Sports University

The venue for the Congress is Guangzhou Sports University (GSU). The, nearly 60 years’ old university is the institution of choice in Southern China for higher sports education and boasts a beautiful environment and advanced facilities. GSU mainly offers bachelor and master’s degrees in sports sciences and related fields and offers doctorate degrees to students recruited in conjunction with other universities.

Since its founding, GSU has always placed great importance on research in the field of sports sciences and drawn nothing but the very best from its students. The university has also made outstanding contributions to the development of sport in China, through nurturing and supporting top athletes at home and abroad, including those who have gone on to become Olympic, Asian Games and world champions. Currently, the institution is home to more than 10 scientific research centres, training bases and laboratories sanctioned by the Ministry of Education and the General Administration of Sport of China. It also has some 100 foreign students currently studying on campus and enjoys close and friendly ties with universities world wide, including those in U.S., Finland and Vietnam.

GSU’s motto is ”Noble in Morality and Learned in Knowledge, Proficient in Learning and Excellent in Sport”.

2. About Guangzhou: Host City for the 16^th Asian Games Sports Science Congress

Guangzhou is a one of China’s most important cities, reknown for its rich culture, beautiful scenery and vibrant economy . With a long history of over 2,200 years, the city was, the starting point for the Maritime Silk Road - the ancient trade route between China and the West over the sea - and spiritual home of Lingnan culture, Guangzhou has long been a prosperous city and one with the biggest potential for development in Southern China. The city is not only the capital of booming Guangdong Province but, today, also an important centre for finance and international trade in the region.

With its long history of trade and contact with the outside world that stretches back over 1000 years, Guangzhou is, and has always been, an open city that welcomes foreigners and today enjoys close ties with cities around the globe. Since China first began to implement economic reforms and open its doors to the world, Guangzhou has gone on to establish sister city relationships with 14 foreign cities and is now a member of the World Association of Major Metropolises.

Two sessions of the China Export and Import Commodities Trade Fair (Canton Fair) have been held in Guangzhou every year since 1957. In recent years, the city has received over 200,000 foreign merchants a year and seen business transactions worth over 30 billion US dollars a year take place. Each day, 1000s of officials, businessmen and tourists arrive in Guangzhou for work or travel, while  the city is home to millions of local and foreign born residents of who enjoy the city’s vibrant atmosphere, tranquil beauty and acceptance of different cultures and religions.

3. Visa Information

Foreign government officials and delegates wishing to attend the 16^th Asian Games Sports Science Congress can use their official invitation letter, issued by the organizers, as a supporting document when applying for an entry visa to China. Applicants should lodge their applications at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General in their home country or region. Attendees wishing to visit Hong Kong or Macau SARs during their stay in mainland China should apply for double or multiple entry visas.

Non-government officials or delegates wishing to attend the event can apply for a Tourist Visa (L Visa) to enter China. An L Visa is normally granted to visitors coming to China for sightseeing, to visit relatives or friends or other personal matters. An. L Visa is a short-term visa that permits the holder to stay normally for 30 days and no longer than 90 days, with no extension permitted. When applying for an L visa, applicants may be required to submit supporting documents to confirm income and if necessary, return air or sea tickets that confirm their departure from China at the end of their stay. Applicants wishing to visit family members should also submit invitation letters from them confirming the purpose of their trip.

4. Transport

A free shuttle bus service will operate between the Congress venue and the official hotel, during the event. A free pick up and drop-off service will also be available between event destinations and the airport and designated railway stations.

Guangzhou is located at the north end of the Pearl River Delta and, as the capital city of Guangdong Province, is one of the largest transport hubs in Greater China and Asia. The city boasts a convenient urban transport system that includes an extensive subway and rail network, buses, shuttle buses, taxis and long distance coaches. Guangzhou’s Baiyun International Airport, one of the three largest in the region, has airlines offering flights to major cities locally and around the world including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Frankfurt, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Melbourne, , San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo.

VII. Important Dates

Submission period for Abstracts begins - March 20, 2010

Submission period for Abstracts ends - June 30, 2010

Notification period confirming acceptance of Abstracts ends - July 31, 2010

Special rates for registration available - before August 31, 2010

Registration period ends - September 15, 2010

VIII. Contact Information

Mailing Address: 1268 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Guangzhou, 510500, P. R. China

Official Website: http://www.agsc.gz2010.cn

The 16^th Asian Games Science Congress Secretariat

Tel: +86 20 38025032 / 38025033

Fax: +86 20 38024567

E-mail: gztykyc@163.com

China General Administration of Sport

Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (GAGOC)

China Sport Science Society

Guangzhou Sports University