Icsspe

What Icsspe does

The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) is a global, non-governmental, not-for-profit network organization headquartered in Berlin, Germany, founded in 1958 and registered as an eingetragener Verein (e.V.) under German law. ICSSPE operates as a membership-based platform that connects researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers across sport science, physical education, and sport policy. Its core offerings consist of four service categories: a global membership program with access to an expert directory and membership map, international conferences and symposia (such as the German-Japanese Sport Science Symposium and ASAPE 2026), educational sessions and publications (including the ICSSPE Perspectives Series and ISAPA Proceedings), and collaborative project delivery with partners such as UNESCO, the Council of Europe, Erasmus+, and the IOC-WHO Sport and Health Capacity Development Initiative.

The organization delivers its services through a digital platform supporting webinars, online publications, and virtual collaboration, alongside in-person events held globally. Technology is functional rather than differentiated, centered on the Expert Directory, Membership Map, and digital access to proceedings and webinars. ICSSPE does not develop proprietary AI/ML technology or commercial software products; its competitive positioning rests on institutional relationships and convening power within the Olympic Movement and UN system rather than on technology.

Its revenue model combines four streams: recurring membership fees from organizations and professionals, pay-as-you-go conference and event registration fees (e.g., €80-€120 for symposiums, €950 for the International Session for Educators), educational program fees, and project co-funding/grants from multilateral bodies. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on partnerships with international sport organizations (IOC, UNESCO, WHO, IFAPA, ECSS, AIESEP, FISU), event-driven member engagement, and digital channels (website, newsletter, YouTube). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and pricing for individual or organizational memberships is not published.

Name

Icsspe

Legal name

International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education e.V.

Website

https://icsspe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICSSPE is a global, non-governmental, not-for-profit network founded in 1958 and headquartered in Berlin that connects researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers in sport science and physical education through membership services, international conferences, publications, and collaborative projects with the IOC, UNESCO, and WHO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sport Science and Physical Education Network Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAI

Olympic & Multi-Sport Movement Organizations (NOCs, Olympic Committees)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKAFAC

National Governing Bodies (NGBs)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Rights Holders & Governing Bodies (Federations, Associations, Sanctioning Bodies)

SECONDARYHLAJAKAA

Multilateral Global Health Agencies (UN/IFIs)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

Keywords

• Sport science network
• Physical education advocacy
• International sport policy
• Adapted physical activity
• Sport for development

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from organizations and professionals committed to advancing sport, physical activity, education, and health worldwide
2. Conference and Event Fees: Registration fees for symposiums and conferences including the German-Japanese Sport Science Symposium (€120 regular, €80 PhD students, €80 retired academics)
3. Educational Program Fees: Registration and participation fees for international educational sessions such as the International Session for Educators (€950 per person)
4. Project Funding: Co-funded projects with international organizations including UNESCO co-funded projects and EU-Council of Europe partnerships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ICSSPE is a global non-governmental, not-for-profit network that advances sport science, physical education, and physical activity. It operates a membership program connecting researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers worldwide; hosts and supports international conferences, symposia, and workshops; publishes scientific proceedings and its Perspectives Series; maintains an Expert Directory and Membership Map; and delivers collaborative projects with international bodies such as UNESCO, the IOC, WHO, the Council of Europe, and the EU.

Product overview

ICSSPE (International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education) is a global non-governmental not-for-profit network organization, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of membership services, events (conferences, symposia, workshops), publications (periodicals, proceedings, perspectives series), educational resources, expert directory services, project collaboration, and advocacy. The organization facilitates international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and policy development in sport science and physical education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Membership Program
• German-Japanese Sport Science Symposium
• ICSSPE Perspectives Series and Conference Proceedings
• Expert Directory

Quantifiable outcome

• Selected by IOC and WHO as consortium member for Sport and Health Capacity Development Initiative
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, regional and minor.

• International Olympic Committee (IOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSSPE works with IOC on multiple initiatives including the Sport and Health Capacity Development Initiative under Olympism365 Strategy, participation in IOC World Conferences, and recognition of Olympic values in sport science and education.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSSPE is an active partner with UNESCO, participating in International Conference of NGOs, advocating for sport and health initiatives, and co-funding projects like 'Stronger Together: Creating youth champions to transform communities through grassroots sport'. ICSSPE also contributes to UNESCO Chair on Sport for Development, Peace and Environment.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSSPE selected by WHO as consortium member for global Sport and Health Capacity Development Initiative alongside IOC. Collaborates on physical activity promotion, global physical literacy initiatives, and webinars on physical inactivity data.
• International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSSPE Executive Director Patrick Stolpmann serves as IFAPA Disability Community Liaison. ICSSPE actively participates in adapted physical activity events including ASAPE symposiums and contributes to inclusive innovation discussions.
• German Society for Sport Science (dvs)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 12th German-Japanese Sport Science Symposium 2026, celebrating over 30 years of academic collaboration between Germany and Japan.
• Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences (JSPEHSS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 12th German-Japanese Sport Science Symposium 2026, contributing to international sport science dialogue between Japan and Germany.
• Council of EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSSPE actively contributes to joint EU-Council of Europe 'Sport For All: Promoting Inclusion and Combating Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities' project, delivering training workshops in Türkiye and Portugal.
• European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funder of 'Sport For All' project with Council of Europe, and co-funder of Erasmus+ projects including GREEN TEAM and 'Stronger Together' UNESCO co-funded initiative.
• TAFISAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in KESCAB (Knowledge, Experience Sharing & Capacity Building) Online Hub project - an Erasmus+ initiative. ICSSPE developed Work Package 2 on scaling up knowledge delivery in Sport for All. Also participates in TAFISA European Sport For All Forums.
• Erasmus+ Programme PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in Erasmus+ GREEN TEAM project meeting in Gondomar, Portugal. KESCAB consortium includes Sports Union of Slovenia, España se Mueve, CNOSF, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, Knowledge Centre for Sport and Physical Activity Netherlands, Portuguese Sports Confederation, and Hungarian Leisure Sport Association.
• National Paralympic Committee of ChinaregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet with Secretary General Yong Zhijun to discuss ICSSPE's international network and potential collaboration in inclusive sport, physical activity, and Paralympic movement.
• General Administration of Sport of ChinaregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiscussions with Deputy Director Wang Xinzhai on ICSSPE's role in connecting sport science, physical education, and sport policy organizations for international exchanges.
• China Institute of Sport ScienceregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeeting with Deputy Director Zhao Jiexiu, who also serves as Vice-President for Asia of International Council for Coaching Excellence, to strengthen exchanges between Chinese and international experts.
• Beijing Sport UniversityregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeeting with President Zhang Jian to explore ICSSPE's platform for international academic cooperation and knowledge exchange with China's leading sport education and research institution.
• International Centre for Olympic Studies (ICOS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICOS at Western University in Canada organized the 17th International Symposium for Olympic and Paralympic Research with ICSSPE participation. Led by Prof. Angela Schneider, ICSSPE Executive Board Member.
• European College of Sport Science (ECSS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSSPE promotes and supports the ECSS Annual Congress (31st in 2026 in Lausanne), one of the premier events in sport science attracting nearly 3,000 participants.
• FISUmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSSPE announced opportunities for university students worldwide to volunteer at 2025 FISU World University Games and announced Changchun 2027 FISU World Conference call for abstracts.
• AIESEPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSSPE promotes the AIESEP 2026 World Congress in Taipei, Taiwan, supporting intercultural dialogue in physical education under the theme 'Dialogues on Knowledge across Cultures'.
• World Association for Sport Management (WASM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSSPE promoted WASM 5th Conference call for abstracts, supporting international sport management scholarship.
• Panathlon InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSSPE promoted the XXIII Panathlon International Congress 2026 in Ghent, Belgium, recognizing the organization's role in promoting cultural and ethical dimensions of sport.
• All-China Sports FederationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSSPE Executive Board Member Ms Fan Yiungha serves as Director of Education Division at All-China Sports Federation, bringing Asian perspective to ICSSPE's global mission on coach education and talent development.
• International Council for Coaching ExcellencemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough partnership with Prof. Zhao Jiexiu of China Institute of Sport Science who serves as Vice-President for Asia of ICCE, strengthening coach development cooperation.
• World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSSPE spotlighted WFDF's new Knowledge & Learning Platforms, highlighting member-driven initiatives in sport education.
• Shanghai University of SportregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for ASAPE 2026 International Symposium, partnering with ICSSPE for the 19th biennial meeting on adapted physical education and exercise.
• International Olympic AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSSPE promotes the International Olympic Academy's 15th International Session for Educators and Master's Degree Programme in Olympic Studies, supporting Olympic education worldwide.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FISU (International University Sports Federation): FISU governs international university sport, including the World University Games. ICSSPE promotes FISU events including the 2025 World University Games and the Changchun 2027 World Conference, and both organizations serve sport and education intersection.
• Panathlon International: Panathlon International is the global association promoting ethics and cultural values in sport. ICSSPE promotes the Panathlon International Congress and both organizations share a mission to advance ethical and educational dimensions of sport.
• International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA): IFAPA is the international governing body for adapted physical activity, with ICSSPE's Executive Director Patrick Stolpmann serving as IFAPA Disability Community Liaison. The two organizations co-host the ISAPA symposiums and share disability sport inclusion missions.
• European College of Sport Science (ECSS): ECSS is the premier European sport science academic body whose annual congress attracts nearly 3,000 participants. ICSSPE actively promotes and supports ECSS events, and both organizations serve overlapping academic sport science constituencies across Europe.
• AIESEP (International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education): AIESEP is the global academic body for physical education in higher education, directly aligned with ICSSPE's Education pillar. ICSSPE promotes the AIESEP World Congress and the two organizations serve overlapping PE pedagogy research communities.
• World Association for Sport Management (WASM): WASM is the international academic association for sport management scholarship. ICSSPE actively promotes WASM conferences and both organizations serve the academic sport research community with overlapping membership profiles.
• NASPSPA (North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity): NASPSPA is the leading North American academic organization for sport and physical activity psychology research. It serves a similar academic sport science constituency to ICSSPE but with regional focus on North America.
• International Olympic Academy: The International Olympic Academy delivers Olympic education programs including the International Session for Educators (€950/pax) which ICSSPE promotes. Both organizations share a mission to advance Olympic education and values globally.
• TAFISA (The Association for International Sport for All): TAFISA is the leading international Sport for All organization with a near-identical mission to ICSSPE in promoting physical activity globally. The two organizations actively co-participate in EU Sport Forums and collaborate on KESCAB Erasmus+ projects, making them the closest direct peer in the international sport NGO landscape.

Regional players

• SHAPE America: SHAPE America is the largest US-based organization for health and physical education professionals. While geographically focused on North America, SHAPE America serves an equivalent function to ICSSPE for PE and sport professionals in the US market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ICSSPE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSSPE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icsspe-ciepss
• Facebookfacebook.com/ICSSPE.CIEPSS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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