CEC/CME Information

Objectives:

At the conclusion of the Annual Meeting, participants should be able to:

1. Analyze state-of-the art and innovative basic science, applied science, and clinical medicine in the areas of exercise, fitness, health, and physical performance.
2. Recognize the importance of basic science research as it relates to diseases and conditions that exist due to physical inactivity.
3. Assess how physical activity research and practice contributes to public health and health equity in diverse populations.

Clinically Specific Objectives:

1. Incorporate new guidelines into the care of the pediatric athlete to prevent injuries and illness and enhance safe return to play in their sport.
2. Develop strategies to counsel aging patients to participate in physical activity to improve function and quality of life.
3. Determine which athletes with acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries can safely return to play in their sport.
4. Explore treatment options in the care of athletes in contact and collision sports to improve recovery and allow safe participation in sport.
5. Incorporate best practices in the evaluation and treatment of master’s athletes with cardiovascular conditions in order to improve athlete performance.