Confronting Steroids With Awareness and Education

Steroid symposium informs coaches, athletes, and parents about the effects and risks of steroids

(PRWEB) December 6, 2004 -- Steroids continue to play a negative role in athletics at all levels-from the high school athlete to the professional leagues. Unfortunately, very few educational programs have been developed to combat and prevent steroid use.

Therefore, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) will hold a steroid awareness and education symposium as part of their Sport-Specific Training Conference that focuses on football and baseball training. This seminar was developed at the request of the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS).

Steroid information is often inaccurate," said Tim Maxey, President of the PBSCCS. This symposium will provide factually based information from experts in the field. The strength coach will find it invaluable."

This in-depth, four-hour symposium will focus on several key areas. The attendee will learn about the following topics: history of use, ethical and legal implications, medical issues and risks, methods of use, and consulting and combating steroid use. The symposium will be open to the public and will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2005. 1:00 -- 5:00pm at Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, Kentucky. Registration must be made in advance. The cost is $100.

Speakers: Jay Hoffman, PhD, CSCS,*D. Dr. Hoffman is an associate professor for the Department of Health and Physical Education at The College of New Jersey. Having been a professional athlete, coach of collegiate and professional athletes, and an exercise scientist, he brings a unique perspective to the topic.

William J. Kraemer, PhD, CSCS. Dr. Kraemer is a professor in the Human Performance Laboratory in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut. He is a former president of the NSCA, and winner of several NSCA awards including, Educator of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Kraemer is also the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Karen Casey. Ms. Casey is the Director of Education for the United States Anti-Doping Agency. USADA is dedicated to eliminating the practice of doping in sport, and preserving the well being of sport and ensuring the health of athletes through research initiatives and educational programs.

Michael Barnes, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT. Mr. Barnes is the Director of Education for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has over 17 years experience in coaching collegiate, elite amateur, and professional (NFL) athletes.

To Register: visit the NSCA web site at www.nsca-lift.org/Secure/SSTCreg.asp, or call the Conference Department toll free at 1-800-815-6826.

About the NSCA
The National Strength and Conditioning Association is the leading authority on strength and conditioning. For 27 years, the NSCA has bridged science and application to provide reliable, research-based, strength and conditioning information to its members and the general public. With nearly 30,000 members worldwide, the NSCA is the largest health and fitness association in the world. For more information on NSCA professional journals, cutting edge conferences, educational text and videos, or other services, visit www.nsca-lift.org.

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