Event Details

Date:	Apr 11 - 14, 2006
Location:	Orlando, FL.
URL:	http://www.acsm.org/meetings/summit.htm
Organization:	Casey Belcher
Phone:	317-637-9200 Ext. 108
Email:	clbelcher@acsm.org

PERFECT 10:

In 1996, a group of ACSM members had an idea to create a special meeting that would bring together some of the world’s most esteemed professionals who were adept at lecturing with this key point in mind: ‘bridging the gap between exercise and practice.’ Their idea became a reality. New Orleans, Louisiana was the site of our very first Summit in April of 1997. With just under 40 faculty, presentations abound to the hundreds of eager trainers, students and leaders in the health and fitness profession from around the world. With each new year under our belt, we have honed this meeting into the best the industry has to offer. Now offering nine tracks, we are proud to celebrate our 10th anniversary with you!! Be sure to take note of the special new attractions, contests and opportunities we are offering for you in sunny Orlando.

9 Tracks

• Sports Medicine/Medical
• Special Populations
• Exercise Program Design
• Personal Training and Fitness Assessment
• Business, Management and Professional Development
• Nutrition
• Mind/Body
• Strategies for Behavioral Change
• Worksite Health Promotion

TWO DYNAMIC PRE-CONFERENCES:

The most pervasive topics seen and heard throughout the media, in wellness facilities and health clubs today involve issues surrounding youth fitness/health and issues involving supplement usage. Now you can choose to attend either of these pre-conferences to get the latest updates in these two areas!

"Advances in Targeting Youth: Implications and Opportunities for Health/Fitness Professionals"
Description:

An alarming and growing number of children and adolescents are insufficiently physically active, exceed their recommended body weight, and prematurely develop cardiovascular risk factors. This pre-conference provides a discussion of innovative and collaborative strategies involving health and fitness professionals, families, schools, and communities to engage a greater number of youth in routine physical activity and healthy eating behaviors. We will end this session with a panel discussion from all faculty and participants at the pre-conference.

Speakers:
Katherine Beals, Ph.D., R.D., FACSM
Charles Corbin, Ph.D.
William Dietz, M.D.
Kyle McInnis, Sc.D., FACSM
Michael Spezzano

"Supplements and Performance Enhancing Drugs: Implications for the Health and Fitness Professional"

Description:

This program will provide the health and fitness professional with information related to the use of performance-enhancing dietary supplements and ergogenic aids. The program will include discussions on some of the popular sports supplements, supplements banned by certain organizations, and the legal and ethical implications of recommending supplements to clients or patients. The program will also include information on anabolic steroids and other ergogenic aids used to enhance performance. The program will end with a panel discussion where participants will have the opportunity to discuss issues with the speakers, as well as share their personal experiences from any of the areas discussed during the pre-conference.

Speakers:
Kristine Clark, Ph.D., R.D., FACSM
JoAnn Eickhoff-Shemeck, Ph.D., FACSM
Laura Kruskall, Ph.D., R.D., FACSM
Bill Roberts, M.D., FACSM


Note: these will run concurrently, so you are only able to register and attend one.

FIRST EVER POSTER CONTEST!!

Innovative and Creative Health/Fitness programs have been developed and implemented at health and fitness facilities - now there’s an opportunity for you to share these programs with other attendees on site. Proposals are due by February 1st and should be emailed to eickhoff@tempest.coedu.usf.edu

CELEBRATION AND COMPETITION -- WALKING OUR WAY TO FITNESS!:

Every attendee will be challenged to not only ‘talk the talk,’ but ‘walk the walk!’ During the opening keynote address Tuesday evening, teams will be assigned amongst Summit registrants who are present. They will tally their total miles walked during the event for a chance to win the first ever Walking Competition. Champions will be announced and honored during the closing keynote address Friday.

THE BUENA VISTA PALACE IN THE WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT:

An official downtown Disney™ resort, this magical property goes beyond your dreams of comfort. You will encounter beautiful vistas throughout the property, plus a variety of recreation, including three pools, sand volleyball, tennis, basketball, plus a full spa and health club. This combined with all that Orlando has to offer, are sure to make your entire experience at the palace unforgettable! Remember, you have easy access to Disney theme parks, golf courses, plus the complete array of shopping and restaurants only minutes away. ACSM pricing of $164 (single/double) is offered through March 14, 2006. Call the hotel directly at: 407-827-3333.