Illinois State Clinic
Learn, participate and network with colleagues while earning CEUs. Hosted by the state/provincial directors and regional coordinators, this local event brings cutting-edge research and application to your backyard.
May 18, 2024 | Aurora, IL | 0.7 CEUs Category A
Overview
Location:
West Aurora High School
1201 W New York St
Aurora, IL 60506
Schedule
| Event Itinerary - Saturday, May 18 |
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7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Check-in & On-site Registration |
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8:00 AM - 8:05 AM Welcome Comments |
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8:05 AM - 9:35 AM Boosting Resilience: The Impact of Effective Coaches on Firefighter Wellness by Annette Zapp, MA, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D Most athletes will never make life-and-death decisions under unimaginably austere conditions. Yet fire and rescue personnel who make those decisions are largely underserved by strength and conditioning professionals. This lecture will give insight into the needs of these occupational personnel and ways that you, as a coach or trainer, might be able to work with them. |
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9:40 AM - 10:40 AM Doing Sport Science Without the Title by AJ Lamb, MS, CSCS Great coaches and practitioners are doing applied science - whether they realize it or not. This presentation will discuss the theory behind developing a framework for taking a scientific approach to improving player outcomes, no matter what your title may be. |
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10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Level up With an Ethics Checkup by Michelle Blakeley, NSCA-CPT Surprisingly entertaining and thought provoking, this presentation will analyze our choices as fitness professionals from an ethical standpoint. The NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines Executive Summary will be our springboard. Differentiate yourself and be more effective without compromising your integrity. An overlooked opportunity exists for every professional who "dares to be different." Examples of how you can positively impact your stakeholders are illustrated. Popular habits that stand in our way will be exposed. Questions welcome, enlightening exercises and real time polls are peppered throughout this talk. |
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11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Lunch (on your own) |
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12:45 PM - 2:15 PM Feed the Cats: Evolutionary Thinking and Revolutionary Training by Tony Holler
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2:20 PM - 3:20 PM Train Through Pain? It Depends by Tara Soprano, MS This presentation will address factors related to pain, both acute and chronic, within fitness training. Discussion will focus on how, why and when to train with pain or navigate around it. |
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3:25 PM - 4:25 PM Important Considerations for Training the Senior Population by James Di Naso, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Malia Gunn, Amanda Johnson, and Niondina Nyström, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT There are many factors the fitness professional should consider when training seniors. Joint mobility, range of motion restrictions, medications, environmental factors, and the use of ambulatory devices are just a few. This presentation will address a variety of considerations when programming for this fast growing segment of our population. |
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4:25 PM - 4:30 PM Closing Comments |
Registration
| Thru May 7 | After May 7* | |
| NSCA Member Rate | $75 | $110 |
| Student Rate | $30 | $40 |
| Non-Member Rate | $95 | $130 |
*If sufficient quantities are unavailable, onsite and late registrants may not receive lunch, t-shirt, etc. (if applicable).
Register online above or use our PDF registration form and email to conferences@nsca.com.
FAQs
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Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment
National Strength and Conditioning Association is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and discrimination-free experience for everyone at NSCA events. NSCA seeks to provide an event environment in which diverse attendees may learn, network and enjoy the company of colleagues in a professional atmosphere. NSCA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of attendees in any form.
Policy & Procedures -
Cancellation Policy
All refund requests must be submitted in WRITING and should include the reason for cancellation. NO refunds will be accepted via phone. A 50% refund will be granted on or before the early registration date. NO REFUNDS will be given after the early registration date.
You can submit your request to: conferences@nsca.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I receive the speaker PowerPoint presentations?
If they are available, you will receive them via email within 2 weeks after the event.Will I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
Yes. A certificate will be emailed to you approximately 2 weeks after the event.How do I report my CEUs?
The NSCA will automatically apply the CEUs to your NSCA Account. If you need to report CEUs elsewhere, you may use the Certificate of Attendance.Can anyone register for this event?
Yes. Anyone who is interested in an NSCA Event can register.Do I need a Membership to register?
No. You only need an NSCA Account to register. If you do not have one, you can create one for free.
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