DLSU Sport & Games 2017: First DLSU International Conference on the Philosophy of Sports and Games De La Salle University Science and Technology Complex Biñan, Laguna, Philippines, November 16-17, 2017 |
Conference website | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dlsusportgames2017 |
Abstract registration deadline | August 30, 2017 |
Submission deadline | August 30, 2017 |
Conference Details:
The conference is organized by the De La Salle University Philosophy Department, in cooperation with the College of Liberal Arts, will take place in De La Salle University- Manila Science & Technology Complex on November 16-17, 2017.
The conference, which is interdisciplinary in nature, aims to bring together philosophers, ethicists, academics, researchers, scientists, historians, artists, athletes, coaches, inventors, game players, health and wellness practitioners, policy makers, and students of all areas and aspects of sports and games.
Research on sports and games is developing in the discipline of philosophy. Current ideas being explored include the analysis of cooperation and motivation in sports, the aesthetics and beauty of sports, sports and religion, roles of skills and coaching in sport, bioethical issues in sport, and fair play. All these and many other concepts contribute to the core themes, approaches and theories of the field. Significantly, these build up the discussion and synthesize a framework for the philosophy of sports and games.
The theme of the 1st DLSU International Conference on the Philosophy of Sports and Games is Theories and Practices of Sports and Games towards a Stronger Nation.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original. The deadline to submit abstracts has been extended to August 30, 2017.
Please submit a 200-300 word abstract of your paper, giving 1) a background to the study, 2) its scope and main goals (thus, it’s delimitation), 3) the theoretical framework and methods used, and 4) a brief summary of the claims, and 5) your conclusion. Abstracts must include 1-5 key words (choose the ones your paper is more focused on).
Format for abstracts can be found here. (Download the Word Document (.docx) template file by selecting File->Download As.->Microsoft Word (.docx))
Files must attached to the submission form on the EasyChair conference page must be uploaded in PDF format (.PDF).
Abstracts must be submitted through easychair at the following link: DLSU Sport & Games 2017 Conference page
Full papers will only be requested after the conference.
Contact
All questions about registration or submissions should be emailed to sportconference@dlsu.edu.ph