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We trust you had a restful December and that your energy tank is recharged to take on the year ahead.
What better opportunity to grow professionally and enhance your knowledge in 2016, than to register for the Sports Science Institute of South Africa’s Wellness and Fitness Convention. This event, just over 1 month away, is the ideal industry platform to learn, network and share ideas with likeminded individuals. With over 40 sessions to choose from, valuable networking opportunities, themes covering health, performance, technology, business and youth talent Identification and development, make sure you do not miss it. NB - space is limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
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#FitCon2016 programme
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PRECONVENTION: 17 February 2016
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Biological maturation of youth. Assessment and implications - Sean Cummings (UK)
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Early childhood development
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Tea
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Early specialisation models of development
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Multidimensional assessment of factor effecting athletic development in youth athletes - Aaron Coutts (AUS)
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Practical case study of using maturation assessments and sport - Sean Cummings (UK)
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Transforming school sport, a practical model
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Lunch
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Practical perspectives on the implementation of high-performance programs in schools: safe and sustainable development pathways
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"Strength and conditioning for youth”
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The perfect school environment for a sportsperson - Gary Kirsten
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DAY 1: 18 February 2016
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Opening Address
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"Low-hanging fruit: if you could do ONE thing to change physical activity behaviour…" - Adrian Bauman
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Developing training monitoring system: Theoretical basis and practical application - Aaron Coutts
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Tea
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Breakout sessions
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Health Track
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Performance Track
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Technology Track
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Sleep: The X-factor in promoting health and maximising athletic performance.
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Sleep: The X-factor in promoting health and maximising athletic performance.
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Announcement coming soon
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Stand up for health
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Fitness gadgets: can you rely on the information they provide?
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Fitness gadgets: can you rely on the information they provide?
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Break out sessions
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Preview of the Healthy Active Kids South Africa Report Card
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Physical and cognitive demands of batting and training for skill development
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Athlete tracking and technology: Using microtechnology in sport
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Never too early: Physical activity in early childhood
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Current techniques in performance cycling - Analysis of training load and fatigue to optimise progression
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Making the most of your tweet
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Lunch
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Breakout sessions cont..
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Online learning - empowering yourself to be more knowledgeable
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The FMS and injury prevention
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Online learning - empowering yourself to be more knowledgeable
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Physical activity, wellness and wearables:
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How to create a winning mind-set
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Physical activity, wellness and wearables:
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Social Media and influence on behaviour change
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Protein as a recovery aid: Is it relevant in elite sport?
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Social Media and influence on behaviour change
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Socratic debate: 'Energy balance in the balance:
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The quest to fast-track the world marathon record: The sub 2hr marathon project
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Developing and using world class performance monitoring devices
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DAY 2: 19 February 2016
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It’s a digital world - Andy Miah
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Breakout sessions
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Health Track
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Performance Track
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Business Track
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What should the fitness professional "say" about diet and nutrition:
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The power of ECCENTRIC training
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Entrepreneurial thinking and innovation
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Physical activity for seniors
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Supplement usage - ethical considerations
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Crowd Funding
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Tea
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Breakout sessions cont…
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Physical activity in Africa: does it make rands and sense?
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Insight into managing the physiological, cognitive and environmental stresses of professional cycling to optimise performance
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Physical activity in Africa: does it make rands and sense?
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Physical activity in the public sector: engaging with government
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Making sense of the noise-factors to consider when interpreting measurement
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Proactive approach to workplace wellness
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National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Obesity
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The intricacies of creating a winning culture
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The business of social media
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Panel and friends: Engaging stakeholders for physical activity and health
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The intricacies of creating a winning culture
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The art of selling: It’s your personal brand
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Lunch
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Breakout sessions cont..
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Health coaching: Theoretical introduction
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Sustainable model for smaller sporting federations
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Announcement coming soon
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Strength training for wellness
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Announcement coming soon
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Marketing ethics for health professionals
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Do we need a national plan for physical activity? Panel Discussion:
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*Programme subject to change
Event Information:
When: 17 – 19 February 2016
Where: Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa
(18 CPD points allocated for full conference)
Registration options:
Full Convention (all 3 days) R 2 200
2 day convention (2 day excl Pre-Convention) R 1 850
Pre-Convention (1 day only) R 1 100
Group Discounts:
If you own an practice, business, health or fitness facility that employ multiple staff or just have a group of friends with an interest in health, fitness or sport, why not register for a group booking option:
- Groups (3-5 delegates) - 5% discount
- Groups (6-9 delegates) - 10% discount
- Groups (10 or more) - 15% discount
To register for FitCon 2016 visit www.ssisa.com or contact Joseph de Villiers on (021) 659 5616 or ssisaevents@SSISA.com
Travel packages:
Based outside of JHB? Are you considering travelling to the convention? Want to take the hassle out of searching for reasonable travel options? For preferential accommodation and flight rates enquire here or call +27 (0) 21 593 0064