The International Council of Sports Science and Physical Education is an organization based in Berlin, Germany which originated in Paris, France in 1958.
Its membership consists of Government organizations and NGOs that are responsible for sport, sport science, physical education, and sport and recreation in their countries; international sports federations; international organizations in sports science, physical education, recreation, and sport; and research institutes and schools in physical education and sports science.
ICSSPE is recognized as a Formal Associate of UNESCO, is a “Recognized International Organization”, by the IOC and collaborates with WHO on major projects.