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Purpose

This 8th Cycle of Conferences on Sport and Physical Activity Psychology will focus on analysing and raising awareness of the psychological, emotional and social benefits of participating in sport at different stages of the life cycle, promoting well-being, personal development and quality of life from childhood to old age.

Content

• 17:00-17:15: Welcome and introduction:
  • Carlos Sergio Achotegi. General Director of Sports. Regional Government of Bizkaia
  • Ainhoa Eguren Andrés. Manager, College of Psychology of Bizkaia
• 17:15-18:30: Presentation: “Generations in movement: benefits of sport at different stages”
  • Speaker: Iranzu Irisarri. Sports psychologistforal with experience in grassroots and high-performance sport, focused on the development, well-being and enjoyment of athletes. Currently
  • Moderator: Lander Izquierdo from the Physical Activity and Sport Psychology Commission of COP Bizkaia.
• 18:30-19:00: BREAK
• 19:00-20:15: Round table: “Sport as a meeting point throughout life”
  • Iranzu Irisarri. Sports psychologist with experience in grassroots and high-performance sport, focused on the development, well-being and enjoyment of athletes. Currently works at Athletic Club.
  • Itxaso Escondrillas. Master’s athlete, multiple medallist in Spanish track and road championships (800 m, 1500 m, 3000 m and mile) and European indoor 1500 m silver medallist.
  • Imanol Loizaga. National athletics coach and Spanish marathon champion (35+)
  • Moderator: Edurne González from the Physical Activity and Sport Psychology Commission of COP Bizkaia.

• 20:15-20:30: Closing session.

  Victoria Arrontes from the Physical Activity and Sport Psychology Commission of COP Bizkaia.

Target audience

Psychology professionals and students, clubs, sports organisations, federations, coaches, sports technicians, athletes and families.

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