Football is Medicine: Active Aging Through the Beautiful Game
Schedule
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC+00:00Location
The FA of Iceland | Reykjavík, RE
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We’re excited to invite scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how football promotes physical, mental, and social health among senior players.This two-day conference will examine the transformative power of the beautiful game in active aging through keynote presentations, thematic sessions, workshops, and panel discussions.
Conference Themes
Football Formats for Seniors
- Walking football, football fitness, and adapted programs
Health Benefits & Research
- Evidence-based insights on football participation across the lifespan
Community & Policy Integration
- Building sustainable programs and frameworks
Education & Institutional Leadership
- The role of universities and organizations in promoting football for health
More information here: https://english.hi.is/conference/football-medicine-active-aging-through-beautiful-game
Event organized by:
- School of Social Science, University of Iceland
- School of Education Science, University of Iceland
- School of Health Science, University of Iceland
- Football is Medicine
- Icelandic Football Federation
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Where is it happening?
The FA of Iceland, Reykjavegur 15, 104 Reykjavíkurborg, Ísland, Reykjavík, IcelandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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