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The Health & Fitness Society of BC’s Annual General Meeting and Professional Development Day

Friday, November 10th, 2023
9:00 am - 1:00 pm (PST)
In-person at Capilano University

We look forward to welcoming you in-person to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Professional Development Day at Capilano University (Room LB322, Library Building, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, V7J 3H5). AGM is for current members of the society.

The HFSBC is proud to announce the speakers for the Professional Development Day. Please see the agenda below for additional details.

9:00 am - 9:05 am - Opening

9:05 am - 9:35 am - Guest Speaker - David J. Robinson 
Presentation Title: KIJIKATIG Boxing and Carving Wellness Education

9:35 am - 10:05 am - Guest Speaker - Jamie Hawke
Presentation Title: Knowledge Translation: The Practitioner Voice

10:05 am - 10:40 am - Guest Speaker - Alejandro Gaytán-González
Presentation Title: Approaches to Combat Sarcopenia

10:40 am - 10:55 am - Break

10:55 am - 11:40 am - Guest Speaker - Dr. Bruno Follmer
Presentation Title: Concussion Management in Sports is a No-brainer

11:40 am - 11:55 am - Guest Speaker - Ethan Schmitt 
Presentation Title: Anthropometric and Musculoskeletal Performance Profiles of Ultramarathon Runners of Varying Distances

11:55 am - 12:25 pm - Guest Speaker - Shannon Field 
Presentation Title: Urban Indigenous Families' Perspectives and Experiences With Play

12:25 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch & HFSBC Annual General Meeting

We would greatly appreciate your attendance on November 10th. Registration for the event is free of cost and will include lunch.

To register for the AGM and Professional Development Day, please visit the link provided below.
Registration deadline: November 5th at 11:59 pm.