Held every four years, the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing is to be hosted in Scotland from the 13 - 17 August 2012 and will celebrate the diversity of ageing. The benefits and availability of physical activity and exercise opportunities for those entering old age, to those in the transitional phase and, in particular, the needs of the oldest and frailest population will be highlighted.
This event will be of interest to those working in the biological, behavioural and social sciences as well as the fields of medicine, physical and recreational therapy, health, sport and exercise sciences, health education, leisure and recreation and the social and caring services.
Key one day congress themes will focus on the prevention and self management of conditions associated with old age, such as:
- Cognitive functioning and dementia
- Falls, fractures and bone health
- Neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
- Cardiovascular and respiratory conditions
These themes will be complimented by a series of conference strands which will include:
- The impact of the built, natural environment and technology upon physical activity participation
- Training and instruction in exercise leadership and safe and effective programming
- Motivation to take up and adhere to physical activity and exercise
- Measurement of physical activity and exercise outcomes
- Active Ageing and health promotion
The Active Ageing ’Experience Zone’ will ensure that older people can actively engage with Congress delegates.
To download the conference flier, click here.
For more information or to register your interest, visit www.wcaa2012.com
Important dates:
| August 2011 | Programme Announcement |
| 31 August 2011 | Online Registration and Call for Papers Opens |
| 31 January 2012 | Call for Papers Deadline |
| 30 March 2012 | Early Registration Deadline |
