The Sport Conference

The Sport Conference will provide an affordable opportunity for coaches, athletes, parents, sport administrators, and the general public to exchange ideas with University of Alberta academics, coaches and graduate students in a multi-disciplinary and interactive format

24 April 2017

The Sport Conference

Golden Bears and Pandas Athletics and the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation are hosting the inauguralSport Conference, May 31st to June 4th. Taking place in the Van Vliet Complex at the University of Alberta, the Sport Conference connects coaches, athletes, parents, sport administrators and general public with experts, researchers and professors from nearly every faculty of the University of Alberta. Conference attendees will have a number of opportunities to listen to and interact with UAlberta academics, coaches and graduate students as they explore a broad range of sports topics such as:athlete health,sport performance,developing young athletes andcoaching fundamentals.

The Sport Conference kicks off on Wednesday, May 31st at 7:30 pm with afree evening social event, which includes a keynote presentation-"Coaching: When it IS Life or Death"- fromDr. Chris de Gara, professor of surgery and general surgeon at the University of Alberta Hospital. This evening social event is open to the entire UAlberta faculty and student community, as well as the general public. Complimentary food and beverages will be served.

Conference Presenters
The Sport Conference features presentations by academic staff from every University of Alberta Faculty. Over 60 individuals will lead sessions. Examples include:
Dr. Chris de Gara - Coaching: When it IS Life or Death - Professor of Surgery and General Surgeon
Dr. Nick Holt - Positive Youth Development Through Sport - Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
Dr. John Dunn - Building a Winning Culture in Competitive Sport - Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
Dr. Brian Maraj - Learning and Skill Acquisition - Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
Dr. Derek Truscott - Communication Strategies for Effective Coaching - Director of Counselling Training - Faculty of Education
Dr. Marvin Washington - Leadership in Sport - School of Business
Dr. Jim Denison - Sport and Society - Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
Golden Bears and Pandas Head Coaches - Coaching Fundamentals
Registration and Fees
Cost: $60 / day (prior to May 15); $75 / day after May 15
$150 / unlimited access (prior to May 15); $180 after May 15.
All events hosted in the Van Vliet Complex on the main campus of the University of Alberta.

To learn more about The Sport Conference visit here.