You’ve Got to Move It: From Everyday Exercise to Elite Performance
Thursday, June 9th, 2016
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Spotlight Theatre
39 Front Street
Hartford, CT 06103
The Rio Olympics are drawing near. If you've ever watched the Games, you've almost certainly wondered, 'Could I have done that?' At this Science Salon, we look at the science and tech behind elite athletes. How does it help them, and how can it help the rest of us? What should everyday exercise look like, and how does it fit into your routine? Be a good sport and join us June 9 at Spotlight Theater in Hartford!
Our expert panel includes:
UConn Features of the evening:
Admission: $15 per person and includes one drink ticket and appetizers.
RSVP online for this event by June 4, 2016. Registrations at the door will also be accepted as space allows; we expect this event will sell-out. See you there!
Our expert panel includes:
- Jaci Van Heest, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and Kinesiology, UConn - Moderator
- Doug Casa, Professor of Kinesiology and CEO of the Korey Stringer Institute, UConn
- Ki Chon, Krenicki Professor of Biomedical Engineering, UConn
- Linda Pescatello, Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, UConn
UConn Features of the evening:
- We'll be hosting this Salon at a new location, the Spotlight Theatre on Front Street in Hartford, CT.
- Guests will have the opportunity to be entered into a drawing to win a Fitbit.
- At 6:15 pm the program will begin with a high energy interactive movement presentation by a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) Dr. Maggie Guidry '04.
Admission: $15 per person and includes one drink ticket and appetizers.
RSVP online for this event by June 4, 2016. Registrations at the door will also be accepted as space allows; we expect this event will sell-out. See you there!
