Rindge, NH, April 10, 2009 - The public is welcome to Franklin Pierce University for their annual Sports Symposium, titled Head To Head: How Much Do You Really Know About Concussions. The panel discussion is hosted by the Franklin Pierce University Sports & Recreation Club, to further the educational outreach on the dangers of concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries. The discussion take place after a series of new studies shows the effects of concussions on youth, collegian, and professional athletes. The event will be held at the Franklin Pierce University Fieldhouse on April 24th starting at 6PM.
Panelist include Chris Nowinski of Sports Legacy Institute most notably known as the former World Wrestling Entertainment star Chris Harvard. Dr. Ann McKee Associate Professor of Neurology & Pathology Director, Neuropathology Core Boston University School of Medicine. Steve Bushee Boston College Assistant Athletic Director, Director of Sports Medicine. Dr. Grayson Kimball an AAASP-certified sport psychology consultant and has been working with Getpsychedsports.org as a sport psychology educational consultant, he also has a private consulting practice in Boston. Dr. Vincent Ferrara Founder and CEO of Xenith a company dedicated to advancing safety and activity through innovation and education. Xenith’s primary goal is reducing the risk of traumatic neurological injuries.
The panel will discuss areas relating to mild traumatic brain injury such as prevention, diagnosis, second impact syndrome, post concussion syndrome, treatment, and psychology of sports. Head To Head is taking place in the aftermath of recent tragedies related to head injuries. Attendees will become educated on mild traumatic brain injuries and the possible effects of sustaining a head injury in sports.
Recent Tragedies in Sports Spurs Panel Discussion on Brain Injuries
The panel discussion is hosted by the Franklin Pierce University Sports & Recreation Club, to further the educational outreach on the dangers of concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries. The discussion take place after a series of new studies shows the effects of concussions on youth, collegian, and professional athletes.
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Discussion about brain injuries
Gunners remarks Arsense compliments
Arsene Wenger has lavished praise on his side following their nail-biting penalty shoot-out victory over Roma.
The Gunners needed penalties to see off Roma in the Eternal City, after the game had ended 1-1 on aggregate.
Eduardo missed Arsenal’s first spot-kick, but they progressed 7-6 when Max Tonetto failed to convert.
Wenger felt Arsenal were pushed to the limit by a quality Roma side and says his players showed tremendous character.
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Effective Ways To Get Out of a Negative Mindset
It is too easy to get into a negative mindset which invariably leads to unhappiness and depression. To avoid being overwhelmed by negativity we need to make a conscious effort to avoid the experience. When life seems like a perpetual dark tunnel these are some suggestions to change your outlook on life.
Don’t Cherish Destructive Thoughts.
Often we don’t realise how much we subconsciously cherish negative thoughts. It may seem counter intuitive, but often a negative frame of mind occurs because we won’t let go of the negative thoughts and ideas. Sometimes the mind clings on to these thoughts with a feeling of self pity or injured pride. We don’t like the negative frame of mind, but at the same time are we consciously trying to overcome it? The problem is that if the negative thoughts go round and round in our mind they can become powerful and we lose a sense of perspective. Just make a conscious decision to ignore the negative flow of thoughts and sentiments and be persistent in these attempts.
Do You want to be Happy or Miserable?
We should feel a negative mindset is a choice. If we feel a victim to our own emotions and thoughts, nobody else will be able to help us. We should feel that by holding on to a negative frame of mind, we are inevitably choosing to be unhappy; each negative is a conscious decision to be miserable. If we really value the importance of our own inner peace and happiness, we will aspire to cultivate this through good, uplifting thoughts. Next time you feel the onset of a depressed state of mind, just ask yourself the question: Do I want to be happy or Miserable?
Spend Time With Positive People
The best antidote to negativity is simply to spend time doing positive, uplifting activities. Sometimes if we analyse and examine our own negativity it does nothing to reduce it. By engaging in useful fun activities, we forget about the reasons for our negativity; this is often the most powerful way to overcome a depressed state of mind.
Don’t Accept Negativity from Other People
We live in a world where there are no shortage of pessimists, critics and doomongers. There will always be people who can find the negative in life; but, there is no reason why we have to ascribe to their world view. For example, often in an office environment there is a negative attitude to the workplace, but, even if there are faults and limitations we don’t have to allow them to make us a negative person.
Let Go of Thoughts
If you can learn to control your thoughts, you can control the experience and emotions of life. The best antidote to negativity is learning the art of meditation. Meditation is more than just relaxation; it is a change in consciousness. We move from the limited perspective of our mind and discover an inner source of happiness.
Live in the Heart
The nature of the mind is to be suspicious and critical. If someone does 99 good things and 1 bad thing, the mind will invariably remember the bad thing. If we allow ourselves to be drawn into highlighting the mistakes of others we will invite a negative mindset. However, if we live in the heart we are not drawn to the faults of others (even if they are insignificant). It is in the heart that we can have a true sense of oneness with others, their faults seem insignificance and we can feel a sense of identity with the achievements of others.
Don’t Sit Around Doing Nothing
The worst thing for a negative frame of mind is to mope around feeling sorry for ourselves. Ruminating on our bad luck / worries / fears will not diminish them in any way. Exercise can be a powerful way to bring about a new consciousness. Negativity is often associated with boredom and lack of purpose. Stop endlessly checking emails and surfing web, look for something good to do.
Force Yourself to Think of 3 Positive Thoughts.
If you are feeling really miserable and have a low sense of self esteem, try thinking of 3 good things that you have done. At time our own mind can be our worst enemy and very self critical. It is important not to lose a sense of balance; for the various bad things we have done, we have also done some good things.
Don’t Think Anything You Wouldn’t Say in Front of People
We often think things we would never say in front of people. If you are annoyed, disappointed with someone else, imagine what you would say to them in person. Sometimes when we are with people we are forced to behave; even if we are not particularly sincere the effort to avoid negativity can help us to overcome our bad mood.
Learn life to live sport
The South East Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS) has stepped back into gear for 2009 with a flurry of sporting camps held recently.
Pambula ’s Scott Proctor and Eden ’s Thomas Griffin were among eight athletes from the Bega Valley who have earned a scholarship from the South East Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS).
As part of their induction, they attended a weekend program with over 80 scholarship holders at the University of Canberra recently.
"The Learn Life - Live Sport ’ education program was designed to assist scholarship holders to develop their understanding of sport science and their responsibilities as potential elite athletes," executive officer Garry Lane said.
"The Education Program is a major component of the athletes ’ scholarship and the academy was delighted to be able to stage this activity for the entire academy for the first time," executive director Garry Lane said.
This program will now become a permanent fixture on the SERAS calendar and it allows the academy to deliver more sport specific skill development through its sports program camps? ’ Lectures provided over the weekend included: sport psychology by Kim Cardile from the Australian Sports Commission, principles of training by SERAS exercise physiologist Kate Greenwood, sports nutrition by Vicki Deakin, associate professor, University of Canberra and injury management and prevention by Phil Newman, lecturer physiotherapy, University of Canberra.
A number of workshops were also held during the program including: netball taping with Phil Newman; media skills with Cathy Reid, public speaking with Sue Willis, recovery from exercise with Kate Greenwood and core strength and flexibility with SERAS strength and conditioning coach Dean Chiron.
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Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia.
THERE are a diversification of rapid growth and increase in science and IT of the sectors. Because of this, the university of Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR university) offers a broad variety of programs to meet the various needs for the secondary graduates.
During almost four decades now, school's of the university of arts and Science (SAS) had produced the graduates able for science and of industries of TI. Currently, the school offers various programs of market, such as chemistry and biology, the information systems machinant, the information systems of businesses, of data processing, micro-electronics, technology of Internet and technology of interactive software.
These programs are conceived to provide to students a balanced and all-round education, equipping them with the multidisciplinary qualifications which are essential on the job market. Another attraction of the study in SAS is that the students can obtain a bachelor in degree of the Science of university of Campbell without having to go overseas. At the advanced level of diploma, the students can also achieve the bachelor in degree of Science (BS) led by SAS at the same time as the university of Campbell, the USA. The university is accredited by the Commission on universities of the southernmost association of the universities and schools, to allot the degree of the BS led to the TAR university.
To ensure the relevance of its programs, the TAR university had adopted proactives prospects by identifying the needs for industry in its program scheduling for studies. The university used collaborations and associations with organizations and establishments of specialist to provide to students the applications based the last by industry, technical know-how and the driving software with the professiona~ and technical certifications which are incorporated in the suitable programs. The university also incorporated the industrial attachment in its program to help of the students to gain the exposure in the middle of real work, which will increase their vendability on the reference mark.
Since 2006, SAS presented the program of the Science of sport and exercise which is conceived to cover the application of the scientific principles on three branches of biomechanics of science, physiology and the interdisciplinary approaches. The program make it possible students to develop the knowledge and arrangement in the way in which scientific methods can be employed to examine activities of sport and exercise in the subjects such as the anatomy and physiology, the psychology of sport, and biomechanics of sport.
Other matters include the management of sport, the maintenance of the equipment of sport, the legal exits and morals in the sports, and the nutrition of sport.
By providing an environment supporting to learn, the TAR university built a complete range with teaching and learning from the equipment. The university has an ideal arrangement for studies in the sports while it is well equipped with sports and equipment r飲顴ionnels such as swimming pool with Olympicsized, the gymnasium, the courses of marrow and complex of sports which comprises courts of tennis of top of roof, grounds of tennis shoe, and courses of badminton.
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