Dear readers,
In this first issue, Ingrid Pinheiro presents her PhD project, "Evaluation of Public Policies on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in South American Countries”. For those interested in Public Policies, the Simpósio Internacional de Políticas Públicas de Atividade Física e Comportamento Sedentário will take place in Aracaju from August 27 to 29, 2025 (more details in the Happens in South America section).
We also celebrate the achievements of our members: three SAPASEN researchers have recently completed their PhDs, and one member has earned a Master’s degree. Additionally, a compilation of recent publications by SAPASEN members is available in the Publications section.
We hope you enjoy this first edition of our newsletter and stay connected for more updates!



Dear readers,
In this issue, Dr William Tebar and Dr Diego Christofaro present their paper titled ‘Association of Early Sports Participation with Sedentary Behavior in Community- Dwelling Adults—The Role of Sociodemographic Factors in a Retrospective Epidemiological Study’, which was awarded by the Journal of Physical Activity and health as the best article from LMIC researches in 2024.
Chile advances in legislation and evaluation of physical activity policies and, for those interested in Public Policies, the Simpósio Internacional de Políticas Públicas de Atividade Física e Comportamento Sedentário will take place in Aracaju from August 27 to 29, 2025 (more details in the Happens in South America section).
We also celebrate the achievements of our members with recent awards for international internship and scientific highlight. Additionally, a compilation of recent publications by SAPASEN members is available in the Publications section.
We hope you enjoy this edition of our newsletter and stay connected for more updates!
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Dear readers,
In this issue, we present an overview concerning the 2nd International Symposium on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Public Policies (SIPAFCS) / 1st South American Congress on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior, held in Aracaju (Brazil).
We also celebrate the achievements of our members with recent awards for international internships and scientific highlights. Additionally, a compilation of recent publications by SAPASEN members is available in the Publications section.
We hope you enjoy this edition of our newsletter and stay connected for more updates!



