The 54th annual meeting of the asp took place from 16-18.06.2022 after 2 digital years again in presence in the Fürstenberghaus in Münster. Under the motto "One brain, lots of movement - variability and plasticity across the lifespan" 350 participants discussed in 25 working groups and 13 practical workshops within a diverse program. In addition to 3 keynote lectures by Prof. Dagmar Sternad on "Variability in Exploring, Learning and Forgetting", Prof. Caterina Pesce on "Dealing with Complexity and Variability in Research" and Prof. Karen Li on "Cognitive and Physical Training Approaches to Improve Cognitive-Motor Multitasking in Older Adults", Prof. Ulrike Ungerer-Röhrich gave a talk on "Movement Coaches in Daycare Centers".
In addition, a total of 25 working groups and 13 practical workshops dealt with various topics. Another highlight was the cooperation event with the dvs Sportpädagogik on the topic of "Education needs movement". Under the patronage of Judith Pirscher, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, representatives from science, politics, schools and extracurricular activities discussed the potential of movement for cognitive development and learning at school in childhood and adolescence.
A sports program and several musical and artistic performances livened up the program and provided numerous opportunities for discussion. A real highlight was the evening conference dinner. In the rustic ambience of the Ratskeller vault in the historic old town, the personal and scientific exchange continued with music and delicious food.