1st July 2024 | |
7.15pm - 9.30pm | |
The Social Hub Glasgow 15 Candleriggs Square, Glasgow City Centre G1 1TQ |
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This is a free event | |
Visit the event website here | |
The European College of Sport Science (ECSS), in collaboration with the host of its 29th Annual Congress – the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) – and congress partner Glasgow Convention Bureau, invite you to an enlightening free public lecture.
True to Glasgow’s position as a top sporting events host destination, our eminent experts of sport science will delve into scientific motives for leading an active lifestyle and the effects that various activities have on our human body.
Who should attend?
This event is suitable for sport and physical activity enthusiasts, fitness club members, coaches, local sport organisations/federations, PE teachers, recreational and professional athletes, informal sport groups (e.g. jogging and outdoor fitness groups), media and everybody who is interested!
What to expect:
The lecture will feature experts talks, including:
Prof. Richard Davison - Sport and physical activity participation in Scotland: The numbers you need to know!
Prof. Gayle McPherson - Major sporting events and perceptions of disability sport
Prof. Truls Raastad - It all starts with moving… Active muscles and human health
Prof. Alexander Ferrauti - Which sport is healthiest? Fitness, Golf, Tennis, Jogging or other?
Plus your opportunity to ask the experts with a question and answer section!
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