Football is Medicine: Active Aging Through the Beautiful Game

We’re excited to invite scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how football promotes physical, mental, and social health among senior players.

This two-day conference will examine the transformative power of the beautiful game in active aging through keynote presentations, thematic sessions, workshops, and panel discussions.

Conference Themes

Football Formats for Seniors

• Walking football, football fitness, and adapted programs

Health Benefits & Research

• Evidence-based insights on football participation across the lifespan

Community & Policy Integration

• Building sustainable programs and frameworks

Education & Institutional Leadership

• The role of universities and organizations in promoting football for health