From Conferences to Classrooms: Policy, Practice, and People from the ICSE Network

The chapters collected here are the result of an extraordinary intellectual collaboration fostered by the ICSE – International Conference on Sport and Education. Far more than a typical academic event, ICSE has evolved into a cross-European platform that unites researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners in shaping the future of inclusive education. This book reflects that mission—transforming conference ideas into practical frameworks and scholarly contributions that speak directly to the challenges of our time.

Through a diverse range of themes—from sport-based education for marginalized youth, to entrepreneurship training, disability inclusion, sustainability pedagogy, and digital transformation—these chapters represent some of the most engaged and actionable work emerging from the ICSE network. Using robust methods including bibliometric analysis, policy review, mixed-method case studies, and field-based evaluations, the research navigates the intersection of innovation, social equity, and lifelong learning.

This book is not simply an academic collection — it is a blueprint for practitioners, scholars, and changemakers across Europe and beyond.