Over the past two decades, researchers have demonstrated how physical activity (PA) can be incorporated into physician practice to improve patient health outcomes. Last month, we shared the results of the PACE trial, one of the first studies to examine PA counseling by physicians. Following in the footsteps of this study, the Activity Counseling Trial (ACT) investigated the effectiveness of …
The new kid on the block: SPORT SCIENCE COLLECTIVE Issue 1 Feb 2016.
A newsletter aimed at Sports Scientists, the SPORT SCIENCE COLLECTIVE
31st March-1st April 2016: Load Monitoring and Managing Athlete Training Conference
The 1st Alintacorp Sports Science Conference brings together experts from around Africa to discuss, debate and share knowledge on monitoring training loads in athletes.
8 – 11 June 2016: The International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
(ISBNPA) will host its 15th meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing ISBNPA to the African continent for the first time.
24 – 26 June 2016: International Coaches Congress for Sports Performance
Aimed at high level coaches and scientific support and is themed “Planning & Monitoring for Peak Performance”.
17 – 19 February 2016: Wellness and Fitness Convention
Join us on 17 – 19 February 2016 for the Wellness and Fitness Convention, Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa.
23 – 24 January 2016: SASMA EXCO Bosberaad, Johannesburg.
23 – 24 January: SASMA EXCO Bosberaad, Johannesburg. More info to follow in January, but please diarise the date!
20 December – Cut off date to sign up as a SASMA Committee Member.
20 December – Cut off date to sign up as a SASMA Committee Member. Your chance to join the SASMA leadership.
16 December – Give us your feedback.
Tell us what you want from SAMSA! Reminder to complete survey by 16 December.