Upcoming
Events
Our professional development event program has been developed specifically for the multidisciplinary needs of the sports medicine and sports science community. SMA Members receive discounted or complimentary registration.
These events are designed to support and extend ongoing professional knowledge and skills development, and certificates are sent to attendees to claim CPD hours where relevant.
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April 2024
New Concussion Guidelines: What it means for members & practitioners
Dates: 3 April
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEDT
Location: Online
Join Dr David Hughes, CMO at the AIS, for a special online SMA, ACSEP & APA members-only event, where he’ll give an overview of the position statement on concussion and brain health. Learn more
This event is for SMA Members and Sports Trainer Associates, ACSEP Members, and APA Members only.
Heat and air quality in sports
Dates: 10 April
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Delve into heat stress and air-pollution in sports, physiological stresses that interact with each other, current state of knowledge, and potential relevance for players with asthma. Learn more
Hamstrung! Do the words that we use with athletes help or hinder performance?
Dates: 17 April
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Explore both the positive and negative impacts of healthcare communication in sport, and learn practical ideas to use when communicating with people in pain. Learn more
Iron for female athletes
Dates: 23 April
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Learn about the prevalence of iron deficiency in female athletes, impact of menstruation and influence of female sex hormones on iron regulation and absorption. Learn more
May 2024
Management of musculoskeletal conditions in esports: From casual to professional level
Dates: 15 May
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
For clinicians, physiotherapists and chiropractors to better understand esports especially terminology, scope of injury types and outcomes relevant to treating musculoskeletal injuries and strain in those participating in gaming/esports. Learn more
Managing pregnancy and return to sport as an athlete support team
Dates: 29 May
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
This event explores pre-conception considerations, periodisation training plans, and considerations of the new normal of daily training and racing with a bub. Learn more
June 2024
Thinking beyond the joint: A contemporary understanding of osteoarthritis for the athlete
Dates: 5 June
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm AEST
Location: Online
Learn about osteoarthritis progression and pain, the implications of this knowledge and appropriate loading in the context of the athlete with osteoarthritis. Learn more
Navigating diagnostic challenges: A practical approach
Dates: 12 June
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Understand how and when to refer on if the clinical picture doesn’t add up, and history and examination features that assist in differentiating the conditions masquerading as musculoskeletal problems. Learn more
Coach education for those working with female athletes
Dates: 26 June
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Dr Anthea Clarke will discuss, how to educate yourself and others, developing an effective environment and sport culture for female athletes, and understanding your role and the influence of gender. Learn more