BRICS Conference of Exercise and Sports Science (BRICSCESS 2017)

According to the World Economic Forum, the BRICS economies are the most competitive among all other countries in the coming years and are distinguished by their significant regional and global influence. The health and wellness of people is in the top agenda of these governments for connecting the fast economy growth and better quality of life. There has been a phenomenal and rapid development in the fields of exercise and sports science. 

The BRICS Council of Exercise and Sports Science (BRICSCESS) is founded in recognition of the need to address the specific concerns of BRICS in respect of the health and wellness of the people in the regions. Therefore, the purpose of the BRICSCESS is to promote communication, interaction and cooperation among all academies, research institutes, universities, researchers and students in the field of exercise related to exercise and sports science in BRICS educational, scientific and research institutions for promoting health and wellness in these countries. In particular, the BRICSCESS seeks to promote and facilitate communication among young researchers, future leaders and students in BRICS.

In these ways, the BRICSCESS seeks to make a contribution to the enhancement of the quality of life through physical activity and sport among the BRICS regions in particular, but also for the rest of the world.