Science of Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity in the Tropics 2013

The Institute of Sport & Exercise Science (ISES), James Cook University, Australia will host a multidisciplinary conference examining the science of sport, exercise and physical activity in tropical, hot and humid conditions in the beautiful tropical city of Cairns. 

 

 The Science of Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity in the Tropics conference is aimed at both academic and practitioner audiences who will address the physiological and psychological mechanisms, interventions and responses to sport, exercise and physical activities performed in hot, humid tropical conditions. This event will bring together prominent speakers from Australia and around the world to consider this topic – from community participation in exercise and sport, physical activity to elite performance and their impacts on individuals and public health.

The conference will provide the opportunity to hear the latest scientific developments through keynote and invited presentations, free papers, posters and discussion forums. Individuals are invited to submit abstracts of original work for presentation and publication in the peer-reviewed conference book of abstracts and an optional conference monograph (full-length original articles).

Cairns-based athlete Mike Le Roux, a world champion ultra distance runner, pictured here on Red Bluff.

The conference will offer delegates a great opportunity to share scientific evidence with key stakeholders, researchers and practitioners interested in, or working in conditions akin to tropical environments. The event will also provide extensive networking opportunities to discuss pertinent issues with researchers and practitioners in a relaxed and informal environment, and the chance for unforgettable experiences with the largest living organism on Earth, the Great Barrier Reef.

Info on: http://www.jcu.edu.au/scisport/index.htm

Key dates:

1. 1st announcement: 28th May 2012

2. 2nd announcement: 15th February 2013

3. Abstract and full-length article submission open: 29th April 2013 *

4. Registration open: 22th April 2013

5. Abstract deadline: 28th June 2013

6. Notice to authors: 5th August 2013

7. Early bird registration deadline: 16th August 2013

8. Deadline for registration (presenting authors):20th September 2013

9. Deadline for optional (3000 word) submission of full length articles. *

Please email your expression of interest to sportexsci@jcu.edu.au to receive more information when it becomes available.

* Note: both abstracts and the optional full-length article submissions are subject to peer review.