MAY 2012
The Exercise Professionals Group Study Day 2012
Friday 11th May 2012 - Aston University, Birmingham
Diabetes and Obesity: Meeting the challenges in physical activity and exercise
Topics to include:
- Overview of the evidence
- Current guidelines and challenges
- Managing carbohydrate intake and insulin
- How much physical activity is enough?
Click here for the study day flyer, click here for an application form and click here for the programme
OCTOBER 2012
BACPR Annual Conference
4th and 5th October 2012
"Setting the standards: Challenges and achievements"
In collaboration with the Cardiac Rehabilitation Interest Group Scotland (CRIGS)
The programme includes:
Opening address from Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy.
Keynote lectures from internationally renowned experts
Professor Bonnie Sanderson (Past-President AACVPR): Masterclass in lifestyle risk factor management
Professor Keith Fox: Masterclass on optimised treatment in acute CHD
Professor John Deanfield: Joint British Societies Guidelines V3
Professor Rod Taylor: The latest evidence in setting the standards
Dr Jeff Breckon: Motivational Interviewing – how to
Dr John Payne: Heart Failure, LVADs and cardiac rehabilitation
Parallel sessions
Erectile dysfunction: Dr Mike Fraser
Medication adherence: Dr Gerry Molloy
Weight reduction in cardiac rehabilitation – a debate: Prof Gary Frost and Dr Lucy Aphramor
The latest on exercise in diabetes and obesity
And there’s more...
Championing cardiac rehabilitation: Julia Toft, BHF
Building the business case for cardiac rehabilitation: Mel Varvel, NHS Improvement
Oral and poster presentations
Gala dinner with ceilidh and disco
For more information, visit the BACPR website at http//:www.bacpr.com
