Events & Conferences
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Elborn College, Suite 1101
London, ON N6G 1H1
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Past Research to Action Conferences
Past Speakers and Topics
2019
London
Friday, June 7
Speaker(s) | Topics | ||
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Morning | |||
Hal Johnson & Joanne McLoed | Your Health is Truly Your Wealth | ||
Sarah Cartwright | Kick Up Your Cardio | ||
Donna Kosior | Physical Literacy for Older People | ||
Afternoon | |||
Anita Christie | Aging and Fatigue: Mind-muscle connections. | ||
Anita Findlay | Barre for Balance | ||
Susan Hunter | Balancing Acts: optimizing exercise to prevent falls | ||
Ros Banks & Kathy Meyer | FULL SFIC |
Saturday, June 8
Speaker(s) | Topics | |
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Morning | ||
Glen Belfry | Health, Aging and CCAA Exercise Leaders | |
Kathy Meyer | Muscle Training for High Performance Seniors | |
Kathy Meyer | The Importance of Music for Senior Fitness | |
Monica Maly | Promoting Exercise in Older Adults with Arthritis-Related Pain | |
Afternoon | ||
Christine Dirks | The Joy of Being Active | |
JB Orange | Person-centered approaches to caring for people living with dementia | |
Pauline White | FULL SFIC | |
2018
Toronto
November 8, 2018
Speaker(s) | Topics | ||
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Morning | |||
Flemingdon Team | FFL project/accomplishments, celebrating successes, funder recognition | ||
Shilpa Dogra | Facilitating movement in our communities | ||
Ryan Wight | Interventions targeting sedentary behaviour | ||
Leslie McAdam | Activity Burst! Ball cardio seated | ||
Afternoon | |||
Felicia White | Brain Health – Minds in Motion®, physical activity and social recreation program of the Alzheimer Society | ||
Beth Munro | SFIC exercise class sample | ||
Michael Coteau, MPP for Don Valley East: Project Recognition | Remarks | ||
Maria Calvachi and Valerie Haboucha | Lessons learned for supporting diverse communities | ||
Sarah Gallsworthy | HIGH FIVE Older Adult – Positive experiences never get old |
London
Friday, June 8
Speaker(s) | Topics | ||
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Morning | |||
Kirsten Bell | Move over body builders | ||
Kathy Meyer | Lower Body Bands | ||
Jenna Gibbs | Too Fit to Fall or Fracture | ||
Afternoon | |||
Kevin Shoemaker | Optimizing Brain Health Across the Lifespan | ||
Clara Fitzgerald | Minds in Motion | ||
Kevin Shoemaker | Expanding CCAA Research and Its Impact | ||
Gabriella De Nino | Urban Poling | ||
Elaine Fletcher | Full SFIC Class |
Saturday, June 9
Speaker(s) | Topics | |
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Morning | ||
Dr. Aric Sudicky | Healthy aging myths and tips | |
Anne Cooke | Choreography 2.0 | |
Diane English | Positive Experiences Never Get Old | |
Afternoon | ||
Kathy Meyer | Upper Body Bands | |
Leslie McAdam | Standard Plus | |
Silvia Pogliaghi | Determination of cardiorespiratory fitness | |
Lara Mylly | Full SFIC Class |
2017
Friday, June 9
Speaker(s) | Topics | ||
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Morning | |||
Dr. Stuart Phillips | Successful aging: not in a pill or under a knife | ||
Beth Munro | Balance: Anywhere, Anytime | ||
Narlon C Boa Sorte Silva | Exercise, Aging and Cognition: Is it possible to mitigate cognitive decline in older adults? | ||
Afternoon | |||
Cassandra Ellis | Active Session: Music and the Beat | ||
Cori Hutton | A Step in the Right Direction | ||
Colleen McGrath | Age-related vision loss: What do I need to know? | ||
Lauren Crutchlow | Show Up and Participate | ||
Chris Moffett | Full SFIC Class |
Saturday, June 10
Speaker(s) | Topics | |
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Morning | ||
Dr. Aric Sudicky | Applying the Science: Creating a personalized recipe for healthy aging YouTube channel |
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Anne Cooke | Active Session: Building Fitness Choreography | |
Lauren Bechard | Promoting Movement as Medicine for the Mind | |
Afternoon | ||
Leslie McAdam | Active Session:Lower Mobility Options | |
Shilpa Dogra | Sedentary Time in Older Men and Women | |
Dylan Brennan | Experiences of Masters Athletes | |
Sarah Merkel | Full SFIC Class YouTube video |
2016
Friday, June 3
Speaker(s) | Topics | |
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Morning | ||
Introduction and Welcome | ||
Gillian Mandich | Keynote: Getting Fitter with Age Download Gillian's E-Book Get a Reebok Discount |
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Harry Prapavessis | Sedentary Behaviour | |
Debbie Devries, Kim Kamerman | High/Low SFIC Class 1 | |
Afternoon | ||
Kathy Meyer, Leslie McAdam, Clara Fitzgerald | Speed Learning 1 [Interval Training, Mat Core Training (YouTube), Evaluation] | |
Leslie McAdam | Activity Burst: Balance | |
Katelyn Norton | Brain Health - Exercise Your Heart! | |
Gillian Mandich | Health and Social Media | |
Anne Cooke | Choreography and Transitions | |
Clara Fitzgerald | End of Day Remarks and Thank You |
Saturday, June 4
Speaker(s) | Topics |
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Morning | |
Clara Fitzgerald | Welcome |
Al Salmoni | The Benefits of Green Space Physical Activity |
Leslie McAdam, Sally Radisic | Exercise Risk Management and Air Health Check |
Toni Johnston, Chris Moffet | High/Low SFIC Class 2 |
Afternoon | |
Kathy Meyer, Leslie McAdam, Clara Fitzgerald | Speed Learning 2 [Playlists, Exercise Contraindications (YouTube), Chair Core Training] |
Ros Banks | Activity Burst: Minds in Motion |
Anne Van Durmen, Elizabeth Dejaegher, Pat Ecclestone, Susan Haughton | Instructor's Guide to Safe and Effective Exercise for Older Adults Pat, Susan, Anne and Elizabeth |
Cassie Ellis | Music, Physical Activity and Enjoyment |
Clara Fitzgerald | Closing Remarks & Thank you |
2015
Calgary
Friday, April 10
Speaker(s) | Topics |
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Morning | |
Introduction and Welcome | |
Kaitlin McLay, Western University | Practical Applications of Top Evidence-Based Research Articles |
Clara Fitzgerald, CCAA Master Trainer | Small Balls Workshop (active) |
Joseph Levy, MRU | Motivation and Engaging Older Adult Participation in Exercise |
Activity Burst: Chair Exercises | |
Afternoon | |
Clara Fitzgerald, CCAA Master Trainer | Benefits of Muscular Strength, Endurance and Power Training |
Activity Burst: Balance Exercises | |
Tracy Rand, Fit 2 Age | Contraindications and Exercising with Chronic Conditions |
Sandra Gordon, MRU | Collaborating with Community Partners and Stakeholders |
Wrap-up and Thank you |
London
Friday, June 5
Speaker(s) | Topics |
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Morning | |
Registration | |
Clara Fitzgerald | Introduction and Welcome |
Melanie Stuckey | Top Research Articles – Practical Applications of Recent Research for Seniors’ Fitness Instructors |
Denise Connelly | Exercising for Chronic Conditions |
Kathy Meyer | Muscular Training – Strength, Resistance, and Power |
Pat Ecclestone | Thinking Outside the Exercise Class Format - SAGES |
Afternoon | |
Erin Shellington | Cognition and Exercise |
Gillian Gorfine | Activity Burst |
Tobias Morat | Sarcopenia, Mobility, and Exercise |
Debbie Devries | Exercise Class |
Saturday, June 6
Speaker(s) | Topics |
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Morning | |
Clara Fitzgerald | Welcome |
Clara Fitzgerald, Daphne Stevens | Home-Based Exercising and Spotlight on CCAA Participant |
Gillian Gorfine | Activity Burst |
Dr. Charles Rice | The Aging Neuromuscular System and Physical Activity |
Sarah Merkel | Choreography and Cardio |
Afternoon | |
Dr. Alan Salmoni | Why is Physical Activity Such Good Medicine? |
Jocelyn King | Poling Demonstration and Workshop |
Susan Hunter | Balance, Gait, and Injury Prevention |
Gillian Gorfine | Closing Remarks & Thank you |