Preconference
Wed Nov 30
9:00-3:00pm

3:15-4:15pm

The 'nuts and bolts' of assessing and programming for older adults with balance and mobility disorders
Debra Rose, Ph.D., Professor, Division of Kinesiology and Health Science; Co-Director, Center for Successful Aging, California State University Fullerton

Walking workout Julie McNeney, COO, International Council on Active Aging.


Thurs Dec 1
8:45-10:15am


Is your wellness story communicated? If so, what's being said?
Jan Montague, M.G.S.
President, Montague, Eippert and Associates


The great IDEA: Problem-solving through barriers to healthy living
Michele Guerra, M.S.
Director, Active Living Partners, Human Kinetics


Empowerment: The keys to victory
Van Stokes


The key to pain free living
Pete Egoscue, President, The Egoscue Method


Tai Chi for better balance and health
Jim Concotelli, MSW, Ph.D., VP of Programs and Services Horizon Bay Senior Communities


Have a ball!
Mary Sanders, Ph.D.
Director, WaterFit

10:30-12:00pm
General session: How the medical and fitness community's can work together
Dr. Michael Fleming F.A.A.F.P. Past President of the Academy of Family Physicians
Plus: ICAA Industry Innovator Awards presentation: The ICAA Industry Innovators Awards program honors excellence and creativity in the health and wellness field.

1:15-2:45pm
The role of ageism in shaping health behaviors
Kay Van Norman, M.S. President, Seniors Unlimited
Assessment tools for success
Julie McNeney, COO, ICAA
The secret lies in the stars
Sandy Coffman, President, Programming for Profit
Hip school: a new exercise program for older adults with hip osteoparthritis
Phil Page, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS, Owner, Benchmark Physical Therapy and Michael Rogers Ph.D., CSCS, FACSM
A scientific approach to stretching
Peter R. Francis, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus San Diego State University
What wonderful events happened on your walk today?
Ward Luthi, Director Walk 500, Maggie Spilner & Christine Schnitzer, Assistant Director

3:00-4:00pm
Keynote address: 21st Century Medince: exercise, nutrition & supplementation
Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper President and Founder, The Cooper Aerobics CenterExercise

4:00-7:00pm
Trade show

8:00-10:00pm
Athletic Business welcome reception--ICAA attendees welcome


Fri Dec 2
8:30-10:00am


The secrets of successful ageless marketing, Part 1: basics
David Wolfe, Author


Leading positive social change through volunteerism
Tomas C. Nelson, COO, AARP


Facing the challenge of challenging employees
Ruby Newell-Legner, CSP, President, Ruby Speaks


Optimal strength building for frail seniors - diagnostic & practical considerations
Mark Richards, PT, MS., Director of Clinical Services, Aegis Therapies


Pills and promises: navigating a slippery slope
Ronda Gates, M.S.,C.L.C., Lifestyles Institute Director, Lifestyle by Ronda


GPS adventure quest senior style
Leigh Crews, President/ Founder Think-GPS, L.L.C.

10:15-11:45am
The secrets of successful ageless marketing, Part 2: Communications
David Wolfe, Author
Start with the end in mind: the Silver Sneakers story
Mary Swanson, B.Sc.
CEO, HealthCare Dimensions
Positive first impressions: How to establish confidence, competence and trust
Susan Fee M.Ed Licensed Professional Counselor
Specialized assessment tools and exercises for older clients with fibromyalgia
Jessie Jones, Ph.D.
Co-Director, Center for Successful Aging, California State University Fullerton
and Lynne Matallana
Developing education based personal training sessions for your seniors
Ken Baldwin, M.Ed.
Program Coordinator and Instructor, Professional Certificate in Personal Fitness Training, San Diego State University
Be cool & circuit train in the pool
Mary Sanders, Ph.D., Director, WaterFit
12:00-1:00pm

1:00-5:00pm
Trade show

4:00-5:30pm
Thinking outside the box to design and program older adult fitness centers
Peggy Buchanan, M.A.
Director of Fitness, Aquatics and Physical Therapy, Vista Del Monte Retirement Community
Thrive - don't just survive: recruiting & retaining quality employees
Marjorie A. Coalman, Ed.D., Wellness & Programs Director, Touchmark Living Centers Inc.
Becoming a more creative individual
Gregg Catalano, Educational Consultant
Improving total diet quality, improving quality of life
Rachel Coolman, MPHG, RD, project manager for the Center for Research Dissemination at the Cooper Institute in Dallas
Line dance extravaganza
Terry Ferebee Eckmann, Ph.D, Assistant Professor Minot State University and co-owner of Fitness First, Inc.
Walking in the full presence of life
Lorna Francis, Ph.D, Fitness Speaker and Author

7:30-9:30pm
ICAA networking reception
Sponsored by Freemotion Fitness


Sat Dec 3
8:30-10:00am


Some who looks like me: messages for 50+ audiences
Teresa Keenan, Ph.D, Senior Research Advisor, AARP


The challenge of change
Terry Eckmann PhD, Associate Professor, Minot State University; Co-Owner, Fitness


Dealing with depression: the exercise prescription Marjorie A. Coalman, Ed.D., Wellness & Programs Director, Touchmark Living Centers Inc.


Herb and supplement roulette
Ronda Gates, M.S., C.L.C., Lifestyles Institute Director, Lifestyle by Ronda


Functional strength training for an active lifestyle
Peter R. Francis, Ph.D.,
Professor Emeritus San Diego State University


Turn walking into a total body fitness program..just add poles
Peggy Buchanan, M.A.
Director of Fitness, Aquatics and Physical Therapy, Vista Del Monte Retirement Community
and Tom Rutlin

10:15-11:45am
Calculating prevalence rates for the non-statistician: 3 simple steps
Ruth Mansmith, M.S., R.N., CRRN, Corporate Wellness Director, Senior Lifestyle Corp.
Seeds of dreams: let them go, then watch them grow
Lorna Francis, PhD, Fitness Speaker and Author
No jocks, no thongs, no loud music: Reaching the deconditioned market
Dottie Drake, R.N.
CEO, Miracles Fitness and Cody Sipe, M.S.
Director, A.H. Ismail Center for Health, Exercise & Nutrition, Purdue University
Interactive games for seniors
Leigh Crews, President/ Founder Dynalife, Inc.
Corrective exercises to enhance posture & body alignment
Ken Baldwin, M.Ed.
Program Coordinator and Instructor, Professional Certificate in Personal Fitness Training, San Diego State University

 
 
Trade show