ISESA Podcast

Bitesize: The ISESA Conference Update

ISESA Podcast

Show Notes

The Past, Present and Future of Sport & Exercise Sciences Research and Applied Practice in Ireland.

Pillars of the conference programme content:

Empowering athlete populations The realities of theory to applied practice Shaping Careers and Innovation in Contemporary Sport and Exercise

What to expect:

Reflective presentations from world renowned keynote speakers, with actionable take home messages Topic specific panel discussions with academics, coaches, high performance leaders, athletes Opportunities for students and professionals to present their research Networking opportunities including planned social activity Awards for presentations and recognition of contribution to our sport science community

Location:

SETU Main Campus, Cork Road Campus, Cork Road, Waterford, X91 K0EK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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