The Science of Wheelchair Rugby 2022
The second World Wheelchair Rugby Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference in partnership with the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport will bring together practitioners, coaches, medical staff and students interested in sports science, medicine, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning and coaching.
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This virtual event will cover insights in sports science and medicine by experts from the world of wheelchair rugby covering topics on: skill acquisition, talent development, performance analysis, equipment design, injury and illness, coordination impairments in wheelchair rugby and more. Book your place by completing the short form at the bottom of this web page.
Event programme
Session 1:
| 9.00 – 9.15 | Introduction to the Symposium, Professor Vicky Tolfrey and Richard Allcroft |
| 9.15 – 9.25 | Introduction to Wheelchair Rugby Australia/ Paralympics Australia, Dr Ross Pinder |
| 9.25 – 9.50 | Talent development in Paralympic sport & implications for wheelchair rugby, Dr Nima Dehghansai |
| 9.50 – 10.05 | The role of skill acquisition in talent development, Dr Ross Pinder |
| 10.05 – 10.20 | The role of performance analysis in talent development, Lewis Quinn |
| 10.20 – 10.35 | Equipment design, Dr David Haydon |
| 10.35 – Close | Q&A with Panel |
Session 2:
| 13.00 – 13:15 | Introduction to symposium session 2, Professor Vicky Tolfrey and Richard Allcroft |
| 13.15 – 14:15 | Athletes with coordination impairment (cerebral palsy) in wheelchair rugby, Dr Viola Altmann |
| 14.15 – 14:45 | Injury and Illness in Wheelchair Rugby, Professor Wayne Derman |
| 14.45 – 15:00 | BREAK |
| 15.00 – 15:45 | Concussion Management in Wheelchair Athletes: Importance of Baseline Testing, Dr Kenneth Lee |
| 15.45 – 16:20 | Considerations for the female wheelchair rugby player, Dr Mary Dubon |
| 16.20 – 16.30 | Final remarks and close, Professor Vicky Tolfrey, Richard Allcroft and Dr Viola Altmann |
Listen to the session recordings here
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Contact and booking details
- Cost
- Free
- Booking required?
- Yes