Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport October 25-28 2003
National Convention Centre
Canberra
Australian Conference of Science
and Medicine in Sport
and
Third National Sporting Injury
Prevention Conference

"Tackling the Barriers to Performance and Participation"
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Special Events

Hypothetical "The Fat Australia: Who's to Blame?"

Australians are getting fatter and there is no sign of slowing down. Do you have your favourite culprit for the podgification of Australia. The telly? Fast foods? Computer games? School PE programs? The two car family? Or could your mower man and cleaning lady be conspiring to make us fatter by taking away our regular chores? Maybe the social dynamics of the western world will reverse when being overweight is the norm! Should we really care or is it easier just to run a weight loss club and count the money?
Using a lively and entertaining format, Glenn Cardwell will engage a panel of politicians, lawyers, experts on nutrition and exercise, and members of the food and fast food industries to explore the factors that have lead to our current "fat" crisis. Who are the real culprits? What are the solutions?

Debate: "What is the most effective exercise regime for good health?"
Supported By Kelloggs

An informed but entertaining debate on the 'dose' of physical activity which is required for keeping all Australians healthy. Should health professionals be advising their clients to do more? If so, how much is enough? Come and hear two teams (featuring some of Australia's leading physical activity and public health researchers and practitioners) speak for and against the motion that "30 minutes of physical activity IS sufficient for health benefit".

Moot Court: How to Be an Expert Medical Witness

Court room scenario case. Learn in a practical setting the expectations of expert witnesses, court guidelines for expert reports, tips for witness performance, the physical elements of court room performance, how to use examination-in-chief to fill holes/ increase persuasiveness as an expert , handling cross-examination.

Rugby Heaven: "Show and Tell" Panel

Panel discussion facilitated by Dr John Best, including a coach, medico, scientist, physiotherapist. Presentation on Safety and Preventing Injury in Rugby. Followed by interview with Player and live telecast of World Cup Game: Australia v Namibia with live commentary from the Panel.


NSW Sporting Injuries Insurance Scheme Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science Australian Physiotherapy Association Sports Doctors Australia Australian Psychological Society - College of Sport Psychologists Australian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Sports Dietitians Australia