Sport Concussion Seminar
Date and Time:
November 28, 2011 - 7:00pm
Location:
University of Lethbridge Rm: PE 250
November 21, 2011
ASDC SW to host concussion seminar
Lethbridge, AB - The Alberta Sport Development Centre Southwest is excited to host an information session for parents, athletes and coaches interested in learning the science behind head injuries and how to prevent the effects of a concussion.
The session will feature a number of highly respected and knowledgable individuals in respect to this topic. Dr. Kolb, a Neuroscientist at the University of Lethbridge, will discuss the immediate and long-term effects a head injury can have as it relates to the neuroscience aspect. Dr. Weaver, a local practitioner, will present on the steps to identify a concussion and how the road to recovery should take place. Kerry Goulet, from the Stop Concussions organization, will be in attendance with additional educational information and an eye opening summary of the true effects of concussions and post concussion syndrome. Goulet will also be bringing a message from former NHLer and Chief Relations Officer of Stop Concussion Keith Primeau.
Primeau will offer an insightful perspective on the seriousness of concussions. Primeau suffered a number of concussions while he was in the NHL, he will speak how these head injuries have affected his life on and off the ice.
The Session Descriptor is as follows;
Concussion Seminar
Want to learn more about concussions? How do concussions occur? What happens to one’s brain when they suffer a concussion? How does an athlete know he/she is ready to return to action after suffering a concussion? Answer all these questions and more thanks to our expert presenters during this seminar (including a Neuroscientist, Sport physician, A Former NHL Hockey player and other concussion experts) to get you informed on the seriousness and how to prevent concussions.
When: November 28st, 2011 @ 7pm
Where: University of Lethbridge, 1st Choice Saving Centre Room: PE 250
Please RSVP to hale@asdcsw.ca
