North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine

The abstracts from the 2024 NASPEM Biennial Meeting: Giving Kids a Chance Through Exercise have been published in Pediatric Exercise Science (PES).

You can view them at:

Pediatric Exercise Science Volume 36 Issue S1 (2024) "Volume 36 (2024): Issue S1 (Nov 2024)" published on 01 Nov 2024 by Human Kinetics, Inc..

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Here are 2 more of our invited speakers for :

- Dr. Temitope Erinosho (Indiana University)
- Dr. Peter Katzmarzyk (Pennington Biomedical Research Center - LSU)

We can't wait to see y'all tomorrow for the start of !

Here are 3 of our invited speakers for :

- Dr. David White (Children's Mercy Kansas City)
- Dr. Eun-Young Lee (Queens University)
- Dr. Kristen Diefenbach (West Virginia University)

We look forward to learning from these 3 & all our amazing presenters @ !

At NASPEM2024, we will celebrate Dr. Frank Zaldivar's amazing life and work with the inaugural Dr. Frank Zaldivar Memorial Lectureship.

Dr. Zaldivar, a revered figure at the University of California-Irvine, facilitated breakthroughs that revolutionized exercise physiology and illustrated the profound influence of physical activity on the immune system. His work, which we deeply appreciate, has left a lasting impact on our understanding of these fields.

The inaugural Dr. Frank Zaldivar Memorial Lectureship will be given by Dr. Naomi Gauthier of Boston Children’s Hospital.

You can learn more about Dr. Zaldivar's impactful career at: https://bit.ly/4de3GqR

We have two amazing speakers who will give the Dr. Tom Rowland Lecture Series presentation at : Dr. Webb Smith and Dr. David White.

Register now at https://bit.ly/469pbqC to join us for this outstanding clinical pediatric exercise session!

We are honored to have Dr. Bareket Falk as our speaker for the Oded Bar-Or Memorial Lecture at . She will present "Growth and Muscle Function: Implications to Performance and Training."

Register now or learn about conference details at: https://www.naspem.org/events/2024-biennial-meeting/

NASPEM is opening a Call for Nominations to join our Board of Directors. Nominations are being sought for the following positions:

President-Elect
General Board Member (2 Positions)
Clinical Board Member (2 Position)
Student Board Member

If you are interested, please email NASPEM President, Shannon Siegel ([email protected]), with what Board of Directors position you would like to run for.

NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, JULY 5TH!

NASPEM is excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Marco Cabrera Student Research Award!

Congratulations to the following students:

Matthew Chepelski (University of Saskatchewan)
McKenna Faragher (Brock University)
Leah Taylor (Western University)

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Secure your registration at w/early bird pricing! Save $ when you register by this Saturday, June 15th.

Join us in Louisville, KY for an exciting lineup of sessions on innovative topics in pediatric exercise science!

Register at: https://www.naspem.org/events/2024-biennial-meeting/

We are excited to announce the 2024 NASPEM Early Career Researcher Award!

The NASPEM Early Career Researcher Award is given in recognition of an outstanding early career scholar for their contributions to research in the pediatric exercise science field and scholarly efforts to improve the overall health of children and youth. Honorees must demonstrate a trajectory of scholarship that makes a significant contribution to the field of pediatric exercise science. Evidence might include the innovative nature of the work, its impact on the field, and/or its impact on the practical application of knowledge. The recipient will make a research presentation at the NASPEM 2024 Biennial Meeting.

You can review award details and submit here: https://www.naspem.org/naspem-early-career-researcher-award/

We are excited to announce the 2024 NASPEM Student and Trainee Travel Award!

The student and trainee travel award will support travel to the NASPEM 2024 Biennial Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky for up to six (6) undergraduate and/or graduate students/trainees. Each awardee will receive $500 plus waived registration fees.

You can review award details and submit here: https://www.naspem.org/2024-naspem-student-travel-award/

THE NASPEM 2024 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS CLOSES IN 2 WEEKS!

Abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations are now being considered for the meeting and for publication in Pediatric Exercise Science (PES). The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, May 15th @ 11:59 pm PST.

The submission guidelines for NASPEM 2024 can be found at: https://www.naspem.org/events/2024-biennial-meeting/

THE NASPEM 2024 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS CLOSES IN 1 MONTH!

Abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations are now being considered for the meeting and for publication in Pediatric Exercise Science (PES). The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, May 15th @ 11:59 pm PST.

The submission guidelines for NASPEM 2024 can be found at: https://www.naspem.org/events/2024-biennial-meeting/

The Call For Proposals is now open for the 2024 Marco Cabrera Student Research Award!

🏆Three (3) awards valued at $1500, $1250, and $1000 (USD) will be awarded!

🗓️Deadline for applications: May 15, 2024 @ 11:59 PM PST.
💡Details: https://www.naspem.org/marco-cabrera-student-research-award/
❓Questions: Contact NASEPM: [email protected]

Marco Cabrera Student Research Award | North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine MARCO CABRERA STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD Dr. Marco E. Cabrera (1954-2009) was a dedicated pediatric exercise scientist and the Director of the Systems Modeling System at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Cabrera’s research focused on mechanisms for regulating muscle metabolism during exercise in ch...

NOW ACCEPTING abstract submissions for NASPEM 2024 and for publication in Pediatric Exercise Science. Deadline: May 15th @ 11:59 pm PST. 🔗https://www.naspem.org/events/2024-biennial-meeting/

Early bird pricing is also now available!💰 Register today!

Congratulations to the Pediatric Exercise Science 2023 best paper of the year! See the full article here: 🔗https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/pes/pes-overview.xml?tab_body=featured-content

Registration for the 2024 NASPEM Biennial Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, is now open!

Click the link below to access the meeting webpage. There, you'll find details about registration, lodging, and more!

We hope we'll see you in beautiful Louisville this August!

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JOB ALERT!! 📣
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Science at Utah State University is seeking an Assistant Professor to serve as an Extension Specialist. More information and to apply online:

Assistant Professor - Physical Activity and Mental Health in Logan, Utah | Careers at Logan Campus The Department of Kinesiology and Health Science at Utah State University (USU) seeks an Assistant Professor to serve as an Extension Specialist. The position will be housed on the USU Logan Campus and includes statewide responsibilities. This 12-month, tenure-track, full-time benefited position beg...

Congratulations to winners of the Marco Cabrera Student Research Award! Sofia So, Samantha Morin, and Kate Sansum 🎉⭐️

It is with deep sadness that we share the devastating news that NASPEM member and friend Dianne S. Ward suddenly passed away last week. She was an outstanding scholar, caring mentor, and overall wonderful person, as well as a longtime member and avid supporter of NASPEM. As an advocate for children, Dianne spent her career working to improve their nutrition and physical activity levels via a variety of interventions, policies, and programs. One of Dianne’s major contributions to the field of Pediatric Exercise Science is the Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care Program (NAPSACC). This program has been used all over the US and internationally.

Dianne served on the NASPEM Board of Directors twice, from 1997-2002 and again from 2010-2015. She also presented NASPEM’s inaugural Oded Bar-Or Lecture in 2006. Dianne was a Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Schools of Public Health and Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was also a Fellow of various organizations (e.g., ACSM and The Obesity Society), a Trustee and BoD member in many others (e.g., ACSM and ICAMPAM), and had a strong presence in NIH. Dianne additionally provided support and structure in various ways to colleagues and students and throughout the field of Pediatric Exercise Science.

Dianne was an incredible mentor across many organizations and with many people. She was very generous with her time and expertise and truly supported those around her; she significantly impacted many of us in this field. We will miss her bright presence and wish to offer this virtual tribute to her life.

The University of Saskatchewan's College of Kinesiology is currently inviting applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Full details of the position, qualifications, and application requirements can be found here at the USask Career position posting: https://bit.ly/46MWway

A reminder that if you have a posting for a new faculty, post-doc, and/or graduate student position, please share with us, and we can share it with the NASPEM membership!

Faculty Member, Kinesiology Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the College of Kinesiology ...

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Don Bailey. He was a leader in the fields of pediatric growth & pediatric exercise and a valued member of the NASPEM community. Thinking of his family, friends, and colleagues at
University of Saskatchewan

Don Bailey Lecture Series - College of Kinesiology | University of Saskatchewan The Don Bailey Lecture Series honours and commemorates the work of Dr. Don Bailey, an internationally acclaimed visionary. As a University of Saskatchewan faculty member and researcher, Don worked at the cutting edge of science and technology in the area of health sciences.

We're excited to announce our first infographic contest for NASPEM Student Members! 🎆

For details and to submit your infographic, visit our website: https://naspem.org/events/ktwebinar_infographiccontest/