Background:

• Kinesiology is about the scientific study of human movement, addressing physiological, biomechanical, and psychological principles and mechanisms underlying human health, behavior, and sports. It is also a unique domain where natural/basic and social/applied sciences interact to tackle problems of human performance and health.
• Philosophical differences between Eastern and Western cultures in understanding the role of movement or physical activity and promoting human health exist. A global effort and communication platform to share diverse perspectives on the science is needed.
• The University of Wyoming, partnered with Shanghai University of Sport (SUS), and Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), is hosting the first international Grand Teton Summit (August 2024), which aims to:
  • Address global perspective on sports science and health behavior
  • Highlight a novel model of international collaboration for cultivating new generations of scholars, athletes, and coaches
  • Promote the intellectual exchange of minds situated in nature and physical activity

 

Tentative Program:

The conference consists of 2 sections that will be held consecutively in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming, August 11-15, 2024:

UW Main Campus at Laramie WY /  UW AMK Ranch at Teton National Park, WY

Call for Conference Abstracts:

• Presentation types: Podium and Table presentations will be accepted. Podium presentations will be digital slide-based, 12-minutes in duration with a 3-minute QA. Table presentations will be open access over a 40-minute time period and will be free-style with digital, physical presentation materials, etc. at the choice of the presenter. A standing table will be provided for each station, and there will be multiple stations set up in a conference meeting room for multiple table presentations. Podium and Table presentations will occur on both August 11 and 12 at the Laramie, WY site.  In your submitted conference paper, please indicate your preference for a Podium or Table presentation. The same scientific merit and format will apply when preparing papers for Podium or Table presentations.
• Scientific merit: Data-based, theoretical, or research review abstracts that have not been previously published in an archival scientific publication or presented elsewhere at a national or international conference are eligible for submission. We welcome inter-disciplinary presentations across the three areas of Kinesiology and Health: Performance, Pedagogy and Principles.
• Format: All presentation requests must submit an abstract (Podium or Table presentation) with title and the author information (including affiliation) on the top and the abstract detailing the presentation body at the bottom. The abstract should be written in proper English at the maximum length of 300 words in one paragraph, including the rationale, methods, results, and conclusion.
• Submission: Please submit your conference presentation abstract via email to: dkhinternational@uwyo.edu by April 30^th, 2024. The notification of abstract acceptance will be sent via email by May 6^th, 2024.
• Publication: all accepted conference abstracts will be published in WyoScholar Digital Repository under a CC license, with the author’s permission. In your email submission, please indicate if you would like to publish with WyoScholar if your paper was selected for presentation.

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Conference Cost and Registration:

This will be an all-inclusive conference, which means the registration fees will cover lodging, meals, transportation between two conference sites, and all activities during the week-long conference (August 10–16) until all available slots are reserved.  Registration is limited due to the availability of lodging at the Teton site (UW AMK Ranch). The organizing committee has worked hard to bring down the cost for attendees, and the registration fees are listed below:

• As co-hosts, SUS and CUHK attendees are guaranteed lodging and meals at both sites, as well as the transportation between sites. Attending both portions of conference is mandatory for the following all-inclusive rates (August 10-16) for SUS/CUHK faculty and students:

 

• Other attendees may chose to attend just the Laramie, WY portion of the conference (August 10-12) and are responsible for covering their own lodging, breakfast, and lunch:

         Laramie site only

 

      Due to the limited lodging capacity at UW AMK Ranch, we are offering 10 all-inclusive spots for those who want to attend both portions of conference and are not co-sponsors (August 10-16):

         

Please  to start your registration for this conference! Registration portal will close by May 24, 2024.

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Some Must-Knows for Attendees:

• All international attendees should be responsible for the costs associated with U.S. visa application and the travel to Laramie, WY, although the organizer can provide a formal invitation letter to support the visa application.
• Hydration is important in Wyoming’s arid high-elevation climates. Bring a water bottle.
• Casual outdoor dress is strongly recommended for all attendees. Formal dress is discouraged – think casual and comfortable.
• For those attending both portions of the conference, pack a warm coat/jacket, outdoor pants, clothing that can be layered, and a pair of hiking shoes. Other essential needs for outdoor experience will be provided by the organizers.

 

Contacts:

Dr. Qin Zhu, qzhu1@uwyo.edu