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Special Session
Virtual

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Keynote
Virtual

Jonathon Fowles, PhD, FCSEP, CSEP-CEP, HPS Adventures of a Sport Scientist Join Dr. Jonathon Fowles as he takes you on a captivating journey through his dynamic career in sport science and healthcare. Dr. Fowles will start by sharing the foundational work that launched his career, developed in collaboration with the late Gord Sleivert. Through engaging stories and anecdotes, he will recount their research and adventures, offering a glimpse into the pioneering spirit that drove their work. Transitioning to his current focus, Dr. Fowles will delve into his significant contributions to diabetes management and Exercise is Medicine (EIM) initiatives. He will highlight the critical role of Qualified Exercise Professionals in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of integrating exercise into chronic disease prevention and management. Finally, Dr. Fowles will discuss his renewed engagement with sport science projects, reflecting on how his early career experiences have shaped and enriched his current endeavors. This session promises to be an inspiring exploration of the intersection between sport science and healthcare, guided by one of the field’s leading experts.

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Abstract Presentations

Moderator: Charlotte Usselman, PhD, McGill University

Abstract Presentations

Moderator: Silar Gardy - McGill University

Symposium

This symposium will describe the main mechanisms involved in adaptations to resistance training, with a special focus on neuromuscular responses and adaptations. Importantly, neuromuscular aspects specific to children, the elderly and to athletes will be highlighted. This symposium aims to describe recent findings into the neuromuscular response to exercise and adaptations to training, using long-standing and new technologies, and highlighting potential age and trained state-related differences in these responses and adaptations. Bareket Falk (Brock U) - The neuromuscular response to resistance exercise - overview of the symposiumTrent Herda (U Kansas) - Neuromuscular responses to resistance training in children and adultsJennifer Jakobi (UBC) - The neuromuscular response to resistance exercise/training in the older adultsDavid Behm (Memorial U) - The neuromuscular response to resistance exercise/training in athletes

Symposium
Virtual

Chairs: Mike Stickland & Dennis Jensen Speakers: Normative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test Responses in Canadians - Hayley Lewthwaite Ventilatory efficiency and its link to exercise tolerance in health and disease - Devin Phillips The pulmonary circulation and exercise tolerance - Sophie Collins Dysanapsis and its impact on the ventilatory and perceptual responses to exercise - Yannick Molgat-Seon Learning objectives: After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:1. Describe the CanCOLD cohort and the exercise and cardiopulmonary data contained within the dataset and its accessibility for sub-studies.2. Understand how CanCOLD data has been used to determine normal and abnormal cardiopulmonary and symptom responses to exercise.3. Recognize how CanCOLD projects have advanced our understanding of how pulmonary structure and function influence breathlessness and exercise tolerance.

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Special Session

Pre-Registration Required - open to (voting) CSEP Members only. Lunch provided

Symposium
Virtual

Chair: Dr. Mark Tremblay "Paediatric exercise science considerations in relation to climate change" - Dr. Brian Timmons "Exploring the interplay between climate change, movement behaviours, and health" - Dr. Eun-Young Lee "Rallying for Resilience: Climate change-related implications and recommendations from the 2024 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth" - Dr. Nicholas Kuzik

Abstract Presentations

Moderator: Rachelle Aucoin - McGill University

Abstract Presentations

Moderator: Tom Tripp, University of Calgary

Symposium

The co-ordination of cardiac and peripheral vascular responses to exercise achieves substantial increases in exercising muscle blood flow while ensuring protection of arterial blood pressure. This symposium examines the current consensus on aspects of cardiac and peripheral vascular control co-ordination thought to achieve this balance. We point out the considerable conflicting evidence and alternative interpretations that suggest renewed scrutiny of current understanding is warranted to better understand t “The cardiovascular dance in exercise: who leads, who follows?” Michael Tschakovsky Description: This presentation will examine co-ordination of cardiac and peripheral resistance vessel responses in exercise. The phenomenon of sympathetic restraint of exercising muscle will be used to address issues with our understanding of the underlying nature of this co-ordination. “Cardiac function during exercise - a conflict at home or trouble with the neighbours? Eric Stoehr Cardiac function during exercise is often thought of as essential to provide the flow to match the increased peripheral metabolic demand. This presentation will address evidence that suggests that the heart does so in a limited manner, thereby opening the opportunities for new ways of thinking about the heart. Controversy and Crisis Over COVID - What Causes the Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (aka Long COVID) and What Do We Do About it? - William Cornwell In this discussion, mechanisms contributing to development of the post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 will be discussed. “Dysautonomia” has arisen as a possible factor despite lack of robust evidence. Autonomic, hemodynamic and exercise reflexes in this population will be reviewed and emerging treatment options discussed.

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Symposium
Virtual

The symposium will focus on nutritional strategies for athletes throughout their training year, including Paralympic athletes and vegetarians. Chair: Dr. Tyler Churchward-Venne Speakers: Optimizing Performance Through the Strategic Use of Sports Supplements - Dr. Mojtaba Kaviani Navigating Supplement Use in Para Athletes- Current Evidence and Considerations - Dr. Keely Shaw Nutritional Considerations for the Vegetarian Athlete - Dr. Philip Chilibeck

Symposium

Energy balance is a complex and dynamic concept that involves the interaction between tonic and episodic appetite signals to regulate appetite and energy intake. This symposium will cover three important topics in this area ranging from basic science to real-world application so attendees will learn about appetite regulation in both animal and human models, how this may be affected by weight-management issues, and finally how practical strategies like intuitive eating may augment the benefits of exercise in this realm. Learning Objectives: Describe the physiological control of appetite regulation Understand how this system is affected by excess fat mass Recognize the importance of regular physical activity in energy balance Understand the concepts of intuitive eating and appetitive traits Speakers: Appetite (dys)regulation & exercise: implications for obesity - Dr. Tom Hazell GDF15: The good and the bad in weight management - Dr. David Wright The relationship between eating behaviours and physical activity: Results from a representative sample of Canadian adults - Dr. Tamara Cohen

Abstract Presentations

Moderator: Dr. Amélie Debray - McGill University

Abstract Presentations

Room attendant: Silar Gardy, McGill University

Special Session
Social Events

Don’t forget your running gear! Join us for the CSEP Fun Run as we explore the beautiful, historic streets of Old Montreal. Enjoy the scenic views and charming architecture while you take in one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. Plus, all participants have a chance to win exciting raffle prizes from our sponsor, Polar. Meet us at 5:30 PM, Thursday, November 22 in the Hotel Bonaventure Lobby—see you there!