1st annual Site Testing event

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Thursday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 20

Site Testing will be in effect from5-15-08 to 5-20-08

ACSM Annual Meeting in Indianapolis

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Wednesday, May 28 to Saturday, May 31

DESA International Conference 08

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 AM to Sunday, July 20 @ 1:00 PM

The Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association -2008 International Conference will take place in Toronto, Canada July 17-20.   The objective of the DESA is to unite scientists, clinicians, and patients with diebetes in a forum of up-to-date lectures and workshops aimed at translating research into a practical toolbox of clinical guidlines for active people with Type I and Type II diabetes.   Educational sessions and workshops are designed to couple discussion on physiological priniciples with complimentary discussions on clinical approaches to exercise.   Contact DESA at desa@diabetes-exercise.org or call 1-800 898-4322.  Visit our website at www.diabetes-exercise.org

American Health Information Community - July 2008

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Tuesday, July 29 to Wednesday, July 30

View event: You will be able to view the event at http://videocast.nih.gov when the event is live. Air date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 8:30:00 AM Description: The American Health Information Community (the Community), is a committee established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App.), by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Community will advise the Secretary and recommend specific actions to achieve a common interoperability framework for health information technology (IT) and serve as a forum for participation from a broad range of stakeholders to provide input on achieving interoperability of health IT. The Community is made up of 17 voting members, including the Chair, and members have been appointed by the Secretary. The Web address for the Community's draft charter is: http://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahiccharter.pdf A complete list of members can be found at: http://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic.html

http://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahiccharter.pdf | http://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic.html

The Missing Link: Integrating Primary Care Physicians in the Health Coaching Process

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Wednesday, October 22 to Thursday, October 23

World Research Group’s 2nd Annual Health Coaching Conference Date: October 22-23, 2008 Location: Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel 1433 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 T: 619-260-0111 Presenter: Beth Frates, MD For additional information: www.worldrg.com

www.worldrg.com

Exercise Prescription Consumer Health World's National Wellness, Prevention and Fitness Conference, Fall 2008

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Monday, December 8 to Wednesday, December 10

Date: December 8-10, 2008 Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202 T: 703-418-1234 Keynote: Steve Case, CEO, Revolution Health Group For more information: www.consumerhealthworld.com

www.consumerhealthworld.com

Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives: Caring for our Patients and Ourselves Harvard Medical School CME Course (# 02814073)

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Thursday, September 25 to Sunday, September 28

Date: September 25-28, 2008 and April 2-5, 2009 Location: The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone (in Napa Valley) 2555 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574 T: 800-888-7850 For additional information: www.healthykitchens.org Register for September: www.healthykitchens.org/conference.php Register for April: www.healthykitchens.org/april09.php

Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine

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Friday, November 7

Recognized experts in the field of Lifestyle Medicine, nutrition, wellness coaching and health promotion will facilitate this highly interactive and patient-centered activity. This one-day course will consist of lectures that will define and establish the need for incorporating lifestyle medicine into physicians' practices. Lectures will focus on the background and relevance of lifestyle medicine, the exercise prescription, physician health, wellness coaching, and physician counseling on weight management, smoking cessation, nutrition, physical activity/exercise, and stress management. Participants will also benefit from question and answer sessions, self-appraisal of personal lifestyle choices, and surveys to demonstrate changes in knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors in clinical practice. Learning Objectives • Educate physicians in the essential elements of Lifestyle Medicine including exercise, nutrition, weight management, smoking cessation, and stress management to support coaching of their patients toward taking responsibility and making improved lifestyle choices. • Encourage and facilitate improvement in physician health choices to enable physicians to serve as role models for patient lifestyle change. Targeted Audience This course is designed for physicians and other health professionals interested in learning about the fundamentals of Lifestyle Medicine to support their collaboration with patients in making lifestyle changes that result in reduced disease risks. Target learners include primary care physicians, family practice physicians, physiatrists, endocrinologists, cardiologists, sports medicine physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and wellness and health professionals. Residents and Fellows are welcome. Program FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008 7:30 - 8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:00 - 8:30 What is Lifestyle Medicine? An Overview Edward Phillips, MD 8:30 - 9:15 Physician Health - A Focus on Wellness Luis T. Sanchez, MD 9:15 - 10:15 Rudiments of Behavioral Change (Using Smoking Cessation as a Case Study) Susan Parks, PhD 10:15 - 10:30 Break 10:30 - 11:15 Lifestyle Medicine - Stress Management Herbert Benson, MD 11:15 - 12:00 Panel Discussion/Q&A Morning Speakers 12:00 - 12:45 Lunch (Provided) 12:45 - 1:45 Wellness Coaching Margaret Moore, BS, MBA 1:45 - 2:30 The Exercise Prescription Elizabeth Pegg Frates, MD 2:30 - 3:15 Lifestyle Medicine - Nutrition Tara A. Mardigan, MS, MPH, RD, LD/N 3:15 - 3:30 Break 3:30 - 4:15 Lifestyle Medicine in Primary Care Preeta Chidambaran, MD 4:15 - 5:00 Panel Discussion/Q&A Afternoon Speakers Faculty HERBERT BENSON, MD Director Emeritus of the Benson-Henry Institute (BHI), and Mind/Body Medical Institute; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School PREETA CHIDAMBARAN, MD Staff Physician at Harvard University Health Services, Associate Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital; Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School ELIZABETH PEGG FRATES, MD Clinical Instructor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School TARA A. MARDIGAN, MS, MPH, RD, LD/N Senior Nutritionist at Dana Farber Cancer Institute; Red Sox Team Nutritionist; Nutritionist at Harvard University Health Services; Nutrition Consultant MARGARET MOORE, BS, MBA Founder and CEO, WellCoaches Corporation SUSAN PARKS, PHD Director of Neuropsychology Training at McLean Hospital; Instructor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry,Harvard Medical School EDWARD PHILLIPS, MD Director, Institute of Lifestyle Medicine; Director, Outpatient Medical Services, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Network; Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School LUIS T. SANCHEZ, MD Director of Physician Health Services (PHS), a corporation of the Massachusetts Medical Society For registration information visit www.harvardlifestylemedicince.org

www.harvardlifestylemedicince.org

MARC-ACSM 32st Annual Meeting

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Friday, November 6 to Saturday, November 8

Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine 32st Annual Meeting will take place Friday & Saturday, November 6- November 7, 2009 in Harrisburg, PA. The MARC-ACSM meeting is an opportunity for students and professionals with the region (Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.) with an interest in health promotion, exercise science, and sports medicine to come together to share, learn, and network. MARC attendees will strive to link the science with the practical application. MARC-ACSM ANNUAL MEETING OBJECTIVES 1)To disseminate information regarding exercise and physical activity in public health and at-risk populations 2)To present current basic and applied research initiatives 3)To discuss career development and employment opportunities for students and professionals. To learn more go to www.marcacsm.org

www.marcacsm.org

Athletic Business Conference and EXPO

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Thursday, December 3 to Saturday, December 5

Dec 3-5th in Orlando, Florida..The Athletic Business Conference + Expo is a premier educational event for athletic, fitness and recreation professionals. Through thought-provoking seminars, outstanding keynotes, a diverse trade show and great networking, attendees get the latest information on building, managing, operating and marketing sports, recreation and fitness facilities and programs. Athletic Business Conference & Expo...The Conference & Expo for Athletics, Fitness and Recreation Professionals ABC, the best investment you'll make this year... get all the latest information on building, operating, marketing, staffing and programming fitness, recreation and athletic facilities.Workshop/Seminars will be held on beginning Wednesday, Dec. 3.. Choose from 200 seminars and workshops, View products from 300+ exhibitors and tons of networking opportunities. For complete details on the Athletic Business Conference and Expo , please visit www.athleticbusinessconference.com

www.athleticbusinessconference.com

40th Annual National Athletic Directors Conference/ NIAAA Annual Meeting- Dec 11-15 at Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center- Dallas, Texas.

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Friday, December 11 to Tuesday, December 15

The National Athletic Directors Conference, sponsored by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), is the single premier convention that provides an outstanding educational in-service program for interscholastic athletic administrators. This first-class conference features professional speakers, and an exhibit show with more than 250 exhibitors, as well as authoritative athletic administrators who willingly share their experience and expertise on a variety of subjects.

http://www.niaaa.org/Conference.asp

Principles of Physical Activity Behavior Change

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Friday, December 12

The Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA), an affiliate society of the American College of Sports Medicine, is offering an educational webinar. Conveniently participate in this event from home or your office. Principles of Physical Activity Behavior Change Friday, December 12th 12:00-1:00pm Eastern (9:00-10:00am Pacific) Sign-up today at www.acsm-cepa.org CEPA members only pay $10; non-members pay $25. Presenter: Paul A. Estabrooks, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Human Nutrition, Food & Exercise, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Learning objectives: Understand the various approaches to coaching individuals to adopt a regular and consistent exercise routine Be able to identify common barriers to adherence to adopting a regular and consistent exercise routine Identify the basic principles of physical activity behavior change Understand how to apply the principles of physical activity behavior change to their individual practices This program has been approved for 1 CEC by the ACSM. Fee is included in the registration. Presenter Bio: Paul A. Estabrooks, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Food & Exercise at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and leads The Virginia Tech Center for Translational Obesity Research housed within Carilion Clinic. Dr. Estabrooks’ research focuses on health promotion related to physical activity, healthy eating, and weight management. He has conducted a number of studies examining methods to help patients with pre-diabetes lose a modest amount of body weight through exercise and nutrition changes. He also uses a participatory model that integrates research and medical or community personnel to develop and test practical behavior change interventions with the ultimate goal of translating effective interventions into practice. He has received numerous awards for his work and is currently funded by the National Institutes of Health to complete studies examining the process of physical activity behavior change and work site weight management. Technology support needed: Sessions are presented by a combination of webinar and teleconference. Access to the Internet and a phone line are required. After registering, webinar and dial-in information will be provided to you no later than 48 hours before the webinar. System requirements for PC: Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or later - Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server or Vista - Stable 56k, cable modem, ISDN, DSL or better Internet connection System requirements for MAC: Mac OS X 10.3.9 (Panther) or newer - Safari 1.3 or newer, Firefox 1.5 or newer on PowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Firefox 1.5.0.2 or newer on Intel (JavaScript and Java enabled) - Stable 56k, cable modem, ISDN, DSL or better Internet connection. Questions about CEPA? E-mail cepa@acsm.org.

www.acsm-cepa.org

Medical Fitness Association (MFA) Annual Conference 2009

Posted By: Steve Forestieri
Wednesday, December 2 to Saturday, December 5

The Medical Fitness Association will hold its 15th Annual Conference in Orlando, FL, December 2 - 5, 2009. A call for session proposals is now open and will run through February 8, 2009. The MFA Annual Conference is the only event dedicated solely to the medical fitness industry and medically integrated facilities. As a seminar presenter for MFA, you have the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the medical fitness industry and share strategies for success with colleagues throughout the world. The MFA Annual Conference is attended by hospital administrators, facility managers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Presentation proposals are accepted for the 15th Annual Conference using an online submission format as the exclusive method to submit proposals. Simply enter your presenter information, select specific details about the seminar (such as length, format and audience) and provide a seminar description. Areas of interest include: project development; benchmarking/business strategies; disease management; special populations/clinical issues; and innovative programs and services. Thank you for taking the time to submit a presentation proposal and for your interest in the medical fitness industry. The Program Committee will review all submissions and notify accepted applicants in early March. Jennifer Hopper, MS Chairman, MFA Annual Conference Manager, Piedmont Hospital Health and Fitness Club

Jennifer.Hopper@piedmont.org

125th AAHPERD American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition; 2010 (March 16-20) Indianapolis, Indiana

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Tuesday, March 16 to Saturday, March 20

www.aahperd.org

ACSM American College of Sports Medicine Team Physician Course February 4-8, 2009 Orlando, Florida

Posted By: Steve Forestieri
Wednesday, February 4 to Sunday, February 8

About The Courses ACSM created the courses to meet the needs of clinical practitioners who care for and manage athletic teams as part of their total practice. With the completion of the two parts of the TPC courses, a clinician will have been presented the information needed to perform the duties of a team physician, including: Organization of medical care for athletes Delivery of medical care for athletes Pre participation evaluation Treatment of illnesses and injuries with return to activity recommendations Identification and proper management of nutritional, psychological and drug programs Assisting in the development of conditioning and training programs Providing coverage for games and other athletic events including mass participation events Developing injury prevention strategies The courses do not need to be taken in sequential order.

http://www.acsm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Team_Physician_Course

13th Annual ACSM Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition March 25-28, 2009 Atlanta, GA

Posted By: Steve Forestieri
Wednesday, March 25 to Saturday, March 28

If you work in a university, corporate, commercial fitness, clinical, rehabilitative, hospital, physician’s or office setting, the SUMMIT is for you! ACSM's Health & Fitness Summit and Exposition was created in 1997 as a means to bridge the gap existing between the science of sports medicine and practice for the fitness professional, broadly defined. The initial conference drew 700+ attendees, a modest exhibit hall, and a loyal following for this relatively new educational offering. Today the meeting has nearly doubled in size, and attracts an impressive group of attendees, faculty, and exhibitors. The meeting now includes additional features like workout sessions with master trainers, hands-on demonstrations, panel discussions, and more. The 2008 Summit will boast superior faculty, hand-chosen to address the most timely, and cutting edge issues 9 Tracks Nutrition Special Populations Exercise Program Design Sports Medicine/Medical Personal Training and Fitness Assessment Business, Management and Professional Development Mind/Body Strategies for Behavioral Change Worksite Health Promotion CECs EXPOSITION WORKOUTS THREE PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS

http://www.acsm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Health_and_Fitness_Summit

Institute of Lifestyle Medicine/Presenter: Edward M. Phillips, MD Exercise as Medicine: Putting Science in to Clinical Practice As part of the Preventive Medicine 2009 conference, Feb. 11-14, 2009

Posted By: Steve Forestieri
Wednesday, February 11 to Saturday, February 14

Date: February 13, 2009 Time: 10 am - 11:30 am Location: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles, CA 90067 T: 310-228-1234 Presenter: Edward M. Phillips, MD Who should attend: ACPM members, physicians, federal, state, and local government employees, corporate medical directors, nurses, residents, medical students, health plan managers, preventive medicine faculty, and other decision makers from professional physician associations and the public health field. Objectives: Acquire the information and skills necessary to convey issues and evidence-based recommendations in population health and prevention policy. Describe innovative approaches to public health issues and advances in public health programs. Understand current recommendations for assessing health risks and delivering effective, evidence based clinical preventive services to individuals and populations. Describe career options and pathways in both the public sector and private sector, and explain the challenges and opportunities present in changing jobs and career focus throughout the professional lifetime of a preventive medicine physician. Describe the value brought to the emerging 21st-century health care system from innovative and effective “best practices” in interprofessional, interdisciplinary and community-based strategic partnerships focused on the teaching, research and practice of prevention. Understand how to apply quality improvement tools and techniques to continuously improve healthcare processes and programs. For additional information: http://www.preventivemedicine2009.org/ Sponsored by the American College of Preventive Medicine

http://www.preventivemedicine2009.org/

National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Conference-

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Wednesday, June 23 to Friday, June 25

61st NATA Annual Meeting & Trade Show, June 23-25, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! This is the largest exhibition of athletic training products and services in the world! The 2010 Annual Meeting features a new 3-day schedule and new educational formats that offer greater opportunities for hands-on experiences. The new educational formats include Feature Presentations, which will offer expert insight into topics of interest for all athletic trainers, and expanded hands-on experiences in our new Learning Labs. Many of your favorite educational formats including Advanced Track Seminars, Mincourses, Workshops, and Specialty (NATA Committees) and Affiliate (NATA Affiliates) Sessions will also return. To learn more, please visit www.nata.org

http://www.nata.org/

American Society for Nutrition- Annual Meeting at Expermential Biology 2009 April 18-22.

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Saturday, April 18 to Wednesday, April 22

ASN's Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting will take place in New Orleans, LA. A multi-society, interdisciplinary, scientific meeting featuring plenary and award lectures, symposia, oral and poster sessions, career services, and exhibits of scientific equipment, supplies, and publications. To learn more about please visit www.nutrition.org

www.nutrition.org

America Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 100th Annual Meeting April 18 - 22 in Denver, CO.

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Saturday, April 18 to Wednesday, April 22

AACR Annual Meeting create the synergies that have led to past successes in the field and will drive research faster toward future cures. The Annual Meeting represents an opportunity to stretch your boundaries, attend sessions outside of your own areas of expertise, and learn how to apply the exciting new concepts, tools, and techniques to your own research. To learn more about AACR visit www.aarc.org

www.aarc.org

National Association for Health & Fitness Annual Meeting March 24 & 25.

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Tuesday, March 24 to Wednesday, March 25

" Shaping America’s Healthy Future through Physical Activity " - A national meeting designed to attract all State health/fitness providers and advocates. Meet & network with successful national health & fitness leaders and advocates and share ideas, experience, and advice with other States' Councils and Coalitions. To learn more, please visit www.physicafitness.org

www.physicalfitness.org

Exercise & Health: What the Physician Should Know

Posted By: Steve Forestieri
Saturday, May 16 to Sunday, May 17

Exercise & Health: What the Physician Should Know Part of Men's Health for the Primary Care Provider Harvard Medical School CME Course (#02924260) Date: May 16, 2009 Location: Joseph B. Martin Conference Center Harvard Medical School 25 Shattuck Street Boston, MA 02115 Presenter: Edward M. Phillips, MD For additional information and to register, please visit the Harvard CME course page..

http://cme.med.harvard.edu/cmeups/custom/02924260/index.htm#geninfo

June 13-14 Medical Fitness Association's First Annual Medical Fitness Institute (MFI) For the Management of Medically Integrated Health & Fitness Centers, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Posted By: Steve Forestieri
Saturday, June 13 to Monday, June 15

Dr. Phillips will present on Sunday, June 14, "Exercise is Medicine: Filling the Exercise Prescription and Building Bridges with Physicians".

http://medicalfitness.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=155

21st Annual IHRSA Institute for Professional Club Management

Posted By: Steve Forestieri
Sunday, August 2 to Wednesday, August 5

August 2-5, 2009 | Lake Tahoe, California | The Resort at Squaw Creek

http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=18899

ACSM 56th Annual Meeting Seattle, Washington May 27-30, 2009

Posted By: Steve Forestieri
Wednesday, May 27 to Saturday, May 30

http://www.acsm.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Education/Conferences/AnnualMeeting1/Annual_Meeting_Wrap_.htm

Harvard Lifestyle Medicine Course

Posted By: Steve Forestieri
Friday, June 26

Lifestyle Medicine: Tools for Promoting Healthy Change June 26, 2009 • Friday Massachusetts General Hospital Simches Research Building 185 Cambridge Street Boston, MA Dear Colleague, This one-day course will focus on providing the knowledge, skills and tools for healthcare professionals to effectively and efficiently promote healthy lifestyle changes in their patients. Recognized experts in the field of Lifestyle Medicine, nutrition, stress management, wellness coaching, exercise prescription and health promotion will facilitate this highly interactive and patient centered-activity. The material will be presented through a combination of lectures and experiential education to gain confidence with wellness coaching and with evoking the relaxation response to help manage stress. Practical tools for assessing physical activity as a vital sign and prescribing exercise will be presented. The objectives of the course are to: Educate physicians and healthcare professionals in the essential elements of Lifestyle Medicine including exercise, nutrition, weight management, and stress management to support coaching of their patients toward taking responsibility and making improved lifestyle choices. Provide practical tools and skills that can be readily applied to the clinical practice of Lifestyle Medicine. Please visit our course page at www.harvardlifestylemedicine.org for additional details, course descriptions, program schedule, and registration information. Sincerely, Edward M. Phillips, MD Course Director Director, Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Director, Outpatient Medical Services, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Network Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School P.S. Please feel free to forward this message to a friend or colleague who might like to learn more about this course. P.S.S. Now Available! Two new registration options: Special Group Rate (3 or more) or Joint Registration Option with Men's Health.

http://cts.vresp.com/c/?HarvardMedicalSchool/8249a1141e/1905cbf229/444e4bd249

Advances in Diabetes 2009

Posted By: Steve Forestieri
Thursday, November 5 to Saturday, November 7

Advances in Diabetes 2009 Date: November 5-7, 2009 Location: The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel Boston, MA 02116 Dr. Eddie Phillips will present "Exercise and Diabetes: Benefits and Implementation" on Saturday, November 7th. For additional information, click on the link:

http://www.instituteoflifestylemedicine.org/file/popup/courses_lectures/upcoming_lectures.asp

CME: A Guide to Children's Exercise in Health and Disease

Posted By: Steve Forestieri
Thursday, August 6 to Saturday, August 8

UC Irvine School of Medicine 8/6/09 - 8/8/09 To educate physicians, allied health care health providers and exercise practitioners by increasing their knowledge of the critical pediatric exercise issues in healthy children and children with disease. Exercise and fitness testing procedures will be presented to assist in the evaluation of children to promote a healthier pediatric population. Contact: Kathy Killaly

mailto:ckillaly@uci.edu

IDEA World Fitness Convention -26th Annual - August 4-8, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Wednesday, August 4 to Sunday, August 8

IDEA World Fitness Convention August 12-16, 2009 in Anaheim, California Join us at LA Live, Over 300 educational sessions by leading industry experts, and Opening Ceremonies will be held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. To learn more go to www.ideafit.com

CDC's Inaugural Conference on Obesity Prevention and Control

Posted By: Steve Forestieri
Monday, July 27 to Wednesday, July 29

On July 27-29, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, will host its inaugural conference on obesity prevention and control, Weight of the Nation, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. Planning for the conference is being done in consultation with the Division of Adolescent and School Health; the Division of Adult and Community Health; the Association of State and Territorial Public Health Nutrition Directors (ASTPHND); the Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE); and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD).

http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=815f3980-e9c7-4a48-8569-a6daf4e39e8b

2009 NSCA National Conference

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Wednesday, July 8 to Saturday, July 11

July 8-11, Las Vegas, NV. The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) invites you to attend their 32nd National Conference and Exhibition in spectacular Las Vegas. The conference and exhibition will feature more than 50 educational sessions and research presentations and over 140 exhibiting companies. Join us and be part of the largest gathering of strength and conditioning professionals .

http://www.nsca.com/Calendar/default.asp

American College of Sports Medicine 57th Annual Meeting - June 2-5, Baltimore, MD

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Wednesday, June 2 to Saturday, June 5

ACSM's 57th Annual Meeting connects you with a wealth of distinguished experts in the fields ofbasic and applied science, education, medicine, research, public health, health and fitness and sports performance, and exposes you to cutting-edge research, hands-on workshops, highlighted symposia, and keynote speakers.

http://www.acsm.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Education/Conferences/Conferences.htm

Conference

Posted By: Ray Istas
Tuesday, October 13 @ 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo

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Tuesday, January 12 to Wednesday, January 13

January 16 and 17, 2010, Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC Network Events, Inc. (NEI) and NBC4 are partnering to produce and promote the 17th annual NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo on January 16 and 17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This free to the public event is expected to draw tens of thousands of attendees. Health-conscious consumers come to the event to receive free potentially life saving health tests and screenings and valuable medical and health information, and to participate in a variety of interactive sports and activities that are fun for the whole family.

http://www.nbcwashington.com/brchannel/health-expo-2010.html

NSCA -National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference 2010 in Orlando, Florida July 14-17.

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Wednesday, July 14 to Saturday, July 17

The 2010 NSCA National Conference will be held at the luxurious Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort and is the premier strength and conditioning event of the year. Attend lectures fromthe top professionals in the field or learn the latest research with over 180 abstract presentations.

http://www.nsca-lift.org/NatCon2010/

National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Annual Conference April 20-23 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Tuesday, April 20 to Friday, April 23

The NIRSA Annual Conference and Recreational Sports Exposition. The leading event for collegiate recreational sports professionals, students, and vendors. Join conference for education, networking, career-building and the latest in programming, products, and services for today's recreational facilities. For more information go to www.nirsa.org

American Public Health Association 138th Annual Meeting & Exposition November 6-10 in Denver, Colorado.

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Saturday, November 6 to Wednesday, November 10

The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier Public Health Educational Forum! Learn from the experts in the field, hear about cutting edge research and exceptional best practices, discover the latest public health products and services, and share your public health experience with your peers.

http://www.apha.org/meetings/

American Council of Exercise- 5th annual Fitness Symposium November 3-6 in San Diego, CA.

Posted By: Jeff Rose
Wednesday, November 3 to Saturday, November 6

Join us for the 5th annual ACE Fitness Symposium – a unique, intimate, educational event to enlighten, strengthen and advance fitness professionals of all levels. Awaken to a new level of passion, enthusiasm and commitment in your fitness career through informative sessions based on the latest in exercise science, captivating speakers imparting actionable knowledge, and abundant opportunities to connect with peers and fitness industry experts in a beautiful waterfront venue.

http://www.acefitness.org/symposium/default.aspx