Scientific Programme

Key Congress Dates for your Diary

• Call for Congress abstracts now open!!
• Deadline for abstract submission 31st January 2012
• Abstract acceptance or rejection notification 16th March 2012
• Congress early bird regisration deadline 16th April 2012

Our Local Organising and Scientific Programme committees have been planning and working with our key partner agencies on an exciting and stimulating congress programme.  Please note this is a provisional version at this stage and may be subject to change. Once the WCAA 2012 abstract submissions have been reviewed the programme will be finalised and an updated version will be available. To download the PDF version of the programme please click here.

Key one day congress themes will focus on active ageing in the prevention and self management of the conditions associated with old age.

• Cognitive functioning and dementia
• Neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
• Falls, fractures and bone health
• Cardiovascular and respiratory conditions

These themes will be complimented by a series of conferences strands which will include:

• The impact of the built and 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

If you have an exciting idea for a Congress symposium, particularly relating to these themes, strands and the mental health, well-being, quality of life and needs of the frailest and oldest, please contact us now at programme@wcaa2012.com