Great Ideas from Previous KinWeek Events

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Activities	Content
National Strength and Conditioning Association BC Clinic	BC webinar; National Strength and Conditioning Association BC Clinic
Je marche avec une kinésiologue	Venez me rencontrer pour une marche en sentier à Trois-Rivières. Profitez-en pour me poser des questions sur le domaines de l’activité physique et des bonnes habitudes de vie. Gratuit et ouvert à tous : Population de Trois-Rivières, kinésiologues et autres professionnels de la santé
Bouger marmaille! … même au service de garde.	Avec des élèves de maternelles, 1ere et 2e année, Viviforme les faire bouger durant leur présence au service de garde de l’ École du Beau-Séjour – à tous les jours de la semaine!
Le Kinésiologue vs. L’entraineur personnel – Présentation	Le Kinésiologue vs. L’entraineur personnel – Présentation
Lancement de “Mon kinésiologue, mon allié!” – microsite, page FB et instagram	Un lancement pour toute la semaine pour inciter la population à être plus active et solliciter les services du kinésiologue.
Conférence sur les principes de l’entrainement	Conférence sur les principes de l’entraînement pour aider à choisir les types d’exercices à faire selon ses besoins et à se planifier dans le temps. La conférence est de 45 minutes.
Senior Fit Test	Senior Fit Test at AIM clinic Hamilton Ontario Join Sharlene Hogeterp Louden and Hailey Smith, Ontario Yours in Health,
Coffee with a Kinesiologist	“Registered Kinesiologists are Ontario’s recognized experts in preventing and managing injury and chronic disease and helping to reach peak physical performance. Kinesiologists use evidence-based research to develop programs for people, helping them get and stay fit, and perform at their optimum level.” In honor of Kinesiology week we have our in house Registered Kinesioloigsts volunteering their time to educate and offer their expertise on the following topics: Injury & Rehabilitation, How to work out if you have injuries, illnesses or ailments, What type of exercises are appropriate for your specific injuries, illnesses or ailments. Bring all your questions, have some coffee and chat with our Kinesiologist Sandra Atri!
LU Staff & Student Step Challenge	How many steps do you take in a day? This week focus on reducing your sedentary time! Track your daily step count . Submit each day to [email protected] (each submission is an entry for prizes!!) Compete against others, while working together to reach 100,000 steps as a community . Get active & WIN PRIZES! Prizes provided by Totus Strength and Conditioning, Canada Games Complex, and Lakehead Univeristy School of Kinesiology
Kinesiology Blog Launch	Spencer Raposo is a new member of the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.  This blog was created to spread the awareness of kinesiology. It follows the journey of a recent graduate who is currently practicing in Ontario. Follow along if you’re a recent graduate of the kinesiology program or are interested in the perspective of a young kinesiologist.
Lunch Time Walk	Winter weather is no excuse to be sedentary! Come join the Lakehead School of Kinesiology in a lunch time walk around the Fieldhouse track. FREE ADMISSION provided by Lakehead University Athletics! DAILY PRIZES!
Matrix of Motion Fitness Studios Grand Opening	Please bring your family and join us for our Grand Opening on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:30p.m. There will be door prizes, free classes, and so much more to enjoy! Come celebrate with us as we open our brand new Elite Fitness Facility!
Invitation to kinesiology Students and Practitioners to get involved!	To recognize KIN Week the NLKA Board are hosting a meet and greet! This is a great opportunity for members to connect with one another, and to meet the new board of the NLKA. Snack and light refreshments will be provided
Concussion discussion – NBKA Conference	Concussion discussion : diagnosis / signs and symptoms, implications of exercise by Dr. Stéphanie Melanson M.D., CCFP, Dip Sport Med
Integrative Core Conditioning: From the Floor to Standing – NBKA Conference	Integrative Core Conditioning: From the Floor to Standing (room 250) by Alina Cress, CSEP-CPT
Office ergonomics – Sitting, standing and other factors which affect sedentary worker health – NBKA Conference	Office ergonomics – Sitting, standing and other factors which affect sedentary worker health by Nancy Black, PhD. P. Eng.
Free Workout and Meet & Greet with a Kin @ Empower Fitness	Free Workout and Meet & Greet with a Kin @ Empower Fitness. Meet Kathlyn Mary Hossack. Whether it’s chronic pain, a new injury, or a desire to improve your health and performance.. Integrative Movement and Katmah Training is here to help. From Athletic Therapy, Myofascial Cupping, and Strength and Conditioning services- there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a equestrian athlete, any other athlete, or suffering of any pain or health condition- we can help. With online and in person services available, you no longer have any reason to put your goals off.
Open House/Free Postural Assessment @ Anytime Fitness Charleswood	Whether it’s chronic pain, a new injury, or a desire to improve your health and performance.. Integrative Movement and Katmah Training is here to help. From Athletic Therapy, Myofascial Cupping, and Strength and Conditioning services- there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a equestrian athlete, any other athlete, or suffering of any pain or health condition- we can help. With online and in person services available, you no longer have any reason to put your goals off.
Becoming a Kinesiologist in Manitoba	MKA invites students (only). The session is geared towards exposing students to the benefits of the CKA and insurance through their degree completion, identifying course they should be taking to satisfy the proper requirements, opportunities for internships and experiences while completing their degrees and resources they can obtain through and in support from the MKA. (University of Winnipeg room 2D12)
Free Workout and Meet & Greet with a Kin @ Empower Fitness	Meet Kathlyn Mary Hossack. Whether it’s chronic pain, a new injury, or a desire to improve your health and performance.. Integrative Movement and Katmah Training is here to help. From Athletic Therapy, Myofascial Cupping, and Strength and Conditioning services- there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a equestrian athlete, any other athlete, or suffering of any pain or health condition- we can help. With online and in person services available, you no longer have any reason to put your goals off.
Physician Awareness Meetings	Various dates and times.As an active Kinesiologist and Physician in our community, both our presence will enhance the quality of our future interactions with patients and will increase awareness of both our profession working together for the better health of Canadians. Join me in this event. Typically, people mainly rely on medication for the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart diseases. But by choosing to treat their chronic disease with physical activity, they can play a more active role in managing their diseases and enjoy a better quality of life. When managing their health conditions, Canadians are invited to request a referral to their physicians for a physical activity program developed specifically for them by a kinesiologist
Launch of a new open lab opportunities	Thursday Nov 16th 2017, there will be a soft launch of a new open lab opportunities  for students (only) to practice skills with a Kinesiologist available for  questions and assistance. This session will be focused on sub-maximal cardiovascular exercise assessments. From 4:00-6:00 pm at the University of Winnipeg (room 0D66)
Free Low Back Pain Prevention and Treatment workshop	Free Low Back Pain Prevention and Treatment workshop @ Anytime Fitness Charleswood Nov 16th 6-7:30pm
Move for a Movement event- donation workout in support of KidSport	KidSport is a non-profit organization whose goal is to ensure that kids from low income families can participate in a season of sport and physical activities. Funds raised locally are spent locally and distributed in the form of registration fees for a “season of sport”. Sport and physical activities provide opportunities for kids to learn teamwork, fair play, dedication and commitment
Round table discussions on rehab exercises and trouble shooting for Kins – PRIVATE	Round table discussions on rehab exercises and trouble shooting for kins of JR Rehab Services in Vancouver. This is a closed activity only on invitation.
BCAK Lunch and Learn Webinar: Aging and Fall Prevention	The ability to perform daily tasks without falling, and the ability to avoid injury in the event of a fall, are essential to quality of life. Aging is associated with a decline in these abilities. In this Webinar, Dr. Robinovitch will share his insights from over two decades of research on the biomechanics of falls in older adults. He will describe how his team is translating basic research (performed both in the lab and in clinical environments) into improved exercise programs, risk screening, protective clothing, and safe movement environments. Live broadcast will be at 11 am Pacific Time. http://www.sfu.ca/bpk/news_events/events/bcakwebinar.html
WALK WITH YOUR KINESIOLOGIST	At 11:45 am on Nov 15th Minda Chittenden will lead a WALK WITH YOUR KINESIOLOGIST. We will meet at 1500 Hardy Street in Kelowna BC and go for a 30-45 minute walk. People can ask any health question they want. We will discuss target fitness heart rates, and powerful walking.
“Concussion Recommendations and Strategy and Updated Research Findings” The Kinesiologist In Primary Healthcare	Primary Care Networks (PCN) are novel and potential career opportunities for a Kinesiologist.Speaker Series:  The Voice of the Kinesiologist “Concussion Recommendations and Strategy and Updated Research Findings”.  Partnering with the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta, we will learn more about this complex pathophysiological process in terms of recommendations and strategy set out by the Alberta Concussion Alliance.”
“Kinesiologists in the Primary Care Network and the Prescription to Get Active Program” – The Kinesiologist In Primary Healthcare	Primary Care Networks (PCN) are novel and potential career opportunities for a Kinesiologist. Speaker Series:  The Voice of the Kinesiologist. “Kinesiologists in the Primary Care Network and the Prescription to Get Active Program” with Lisa Workman.   Join Lisa Workman, the first exercise specialist in an Albertan PCN, as she shares her insight and experience working win a primary healthcare setting within a multidisciplinary team.  Learn  more about the province-wide Prescription to Get Active and other physical activity and exercise initiatives such as Get Out, Get Active in the PCNs. Come ready to learn how exercise is being integrated into primary healthcare in Alberta!
Speaker Series: The Field of Kinesiology with Dr. Kerry Mummery and Georgette Reed	The Field of Kinesiology with Dr. Kerry Mummery: We are honoured to have the Dean of the University of Alberta, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, Dr. Kerry Mummery, come present insights, developments and career paths in the field of kinesiology.  Q & A to follow. Georgette Reed and Pursuing Your Passion and Maintaining Motivation: Georgette’s success in sport, fitness, health and wellness is driven by her passion in all these areas.  her athletic history includes 17 national titles, representing Canada in the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, World Championships, and more.  With a MA, Physical Education and Recreation (Coaching Sciences) at the U of A and BPE from Washington State University, she has an abundance of expertise and knowledge to share.  Hear Georgette talk about her own journey, maintaining motivation and following your passion.
This is KIN Photo Contest	Let’s show Canada what Kinesiology is! Print off the ‘This is Kinesiology’ document from the Lakehead School of Kinesiology Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LakeheadUKIN/ Pose for a pic/vid wherever you see kinesiology happening!Upload your pic/vid to social media! Tag @LakeheadUKIN on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Send your pic/vid to [email protected] WIN PRIZES! Prizes provided by Totus Strength and Conditioning, Canada Games Complex, and Lakehead Univeristy School of Kinesiology.
Career paths as a Kinesiologist	Come out Wednesday November 15th at MRU to hear about your fellow Kinesiologists talk about their different career journeys and what they are focusing on today! You don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to interact with other students and Kinesiologist professionals. Light snack and beverages provided. 1 CE credit = contract hour towards your AKA membership The event will take place in Rm Y222 Please go to www.albertakinesiologyassociation.ca to register for the event! Email [email protected] with any questions or difficulty with registration.