28th Annual Medical Seminar
And Update

The Role of Exercise and Nutrition in Preventative Medicine
2008 - 2009 Series

Breckenridge, Colorado

March 9 - 12, 2009

Orlando, Florida

December 17 - 20, 2008
December 28 - 31, 2008
February 16 - 19, 2009
February 23- 26, 2009

DIRECTOR

Les Knight, Ph.D., F.A.C.S.M.
Director, ISC Division of Wellness
P. O. Box 8798, Lakeland, Florida 33806

Telephone: 1-800-477-8934

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Seminar Participants And Course Content

Participant Benefits

Locations

Registration

Lodging

Accreditation

Guest Speakers

Participants' Comments

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration Form

This seminar is designed for medical professionals such as Doctors (MD, DO, DPM, DDS), licensed health professionals (RN, RPT, MPH), hospital administrators, and administrators of health and fitness programs at medical centers.

The seminar will provide the medical professional with the concepts of medical screening, nutrition and exercise prescriptions in preventive medicine for their patients. Also, the skills to add a wellness package to their existing practice and understand the concepts of establishing and operating a successful Medical Center Wellness Program. Each participant will receive a personal exercise program in the areas of flexibility, strength, CVR-aerobics and nutrition.

• Developing a preventive medicine program for the family practice
• Medical screening for preventive medicine
• Strength training for preventive medicine
• The role of stretching and flexibility in preventive medicine
• Writing exercise prescriptions for patients
• Physical fitness assessments and body composition
• Nutrition for family practice
• Lower sport injuries and biomechanics
• Current trends with heart rate monitors
• CVR exercise and preventive medicine
• Sport and high altitude nutrition

PARTICIPANT BENEFITS

LOCATIONS

BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO
Beaver Run Conference Center

ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Buena Vista Suites

(see F.A.Q. #7 for more info)

REGISTRATION

The seminar fee is $490 (Residents $390) which includes workshop materials, workshop text, five books, individual testing, and guest speakers. Total fee or partial payment of $100, should accompany the registration form. CHECK SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO ISC DIVISION OF WELLNESS. The balance is due 15 days before arrival at the seminar. Spouse may attend the seminar at the reduced rate of $390. Space is limited.

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LODGING

BRECKENRIDGE - Lodging accommodations are available at Beaver Run Resort which provides ski-in and ski-out location. Information will be sent upon request or questions may be answered by calling Beaver Ridge Run Resort - Direct 1-800-525-2253.

ORLANDO - Lodging accommodations are available at Buena Vista Suites (BVS), 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, Fl, 33821, which is 1.5 miiles from Walt Disney World/Epcot. For more information or reservations, call BVS at 1-800-537-7737 or 1-407-238-8035 and ask in reference to the ISC MEDICAL SEMINAR.

ACCREDITATION

This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for 14 prescribed hours by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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GUEST SPEAKERS

Bob Anderson - America's leading stretching expert and the author of the book, Stretching.

Mona Baker. RMT, RME, RDE - Author of Joint Conditioning Stretching.

Richard Gerhauser, M.D., M.P.H. - Sport Nutrition and High Altitude Exercise.

John Haldeman, Ph.D. - Professor of Biology with expertise in Biological Communications and Motivation.

Steven Jonas, MD, M.P.H - Professor of Medicine and author of Triathloning for Ordinary Mortals and Exercise Promotion in Clinical Practice.

Les Knight, PhD, FACSM - Tested over 25,000 individuals resulting in 37 books and over 100 articles.

Julie Ann Lickteig, MS, FADA, R.D. - High Altitude Food and Fluid Expert and Research Member of 1985 and 1989 Everest Expeditions.

Winston Morris, D.M.D. - Endodontist/Orthodontist and co-author of Nutrition For Dental Hygienists.

Harvey Newton, M.A., CSCS - 1984 Olympic Team Weight Lifting Coach and one of the leading international strength training coaches.

Ken Snell - Equipment and facility expert, holds 8 world records in powerlifting.

Matt Werd, D.P.M., FAAPSM, FACSM - Specializing in lower extremity sports injuries and biomechanics.

Randy Wilber, PhD - Senior Sport Physiologist, United States Olympic Committee.

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PARTICIPANTS' COMMENTS

"A very enjoyable conference that will send you back to your practice motivated to incorporate wellness into your practice and your life."
F. Andrew Bock, D.O.
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

"This is the best seminar in the country for someone who wants to enhance the quality and longevity of their life."
Harold Hudson, MD, Surgeon
Tupelo, Mississippi

"Superb seminar....relates to physicians at all levels....most stimulating in encouraging long-range thinking regarding the future direction of medicine."
Mary Lynch, MD
Clinical Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Wichita, Kansas

"This seminar is a must for all clinicians practicing sports medicine....skillful discussions are combined with practical applications.....for both the recreational and student athlete."
James Kyle, MD
Coordinator of Sport Medicine
Marshall University School of Medicine
Huntington, West Virginia

"The best 14-hour seminar I have ever attended."
Stayton Halberdier, MD
Board Member, American Academy Of Family Physicians
Houston, Texas

"It is a super, five-star rated course. What we learned there and took home with us absolutely changed our lives."
Hamilton Dixon, MD
Otolaryngologist - Plastic Surgeon
Jane Dixon, Nutritionist
Rome, Georgia

"At long last...flexibility, nutrition and aerobics all put together in one comprehensive course...the most usable course for wellbeing that my wife and I have ever taken."
Winston Morris, D.M.D.
Orthodonist
Lakeland, Florida

"Excellent seminar incorporating factual nutritional information with exercise for all ages, and the enthusiasm necessary for making lifestyle changes."
Louise Taber, MS, RD, MD
Phoenix, Arizona

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2. Who are the guest speakers?

Please see brochure for list of guest speakers. Note that speakers include several Olympic coaches and leading international authors in the Preventive Medicine field.

3. Is this the first time the seminar has been offered?

No- This is the 28th year the seminar has been presented.

4. What specialty of Physicians attend the seminar?

There is a cross section of Physicians and other medical professionals that attend the Medical Seminar.

5. What does the seminar fee include?

The $490 fee includes guest speakers, 8books (over $150 value), and all workshop materials.

6. Can my spouse attend the seminar session?

Yes - Due to popular demand, the spouse may be able to attend the seminar at a reduced fee (see brochure-resident fee).

7. Where is the seminar held?

The seminar is held at the Beaver Run Conference Center of Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado (89 miles west of Denver) & Buena Vista Suites in Orlando, which is 1.5 miiles from Walt Disney World/Epcot.

8. Where can you receive additional information about the Medical Seminar?

A brochure and registration form can be mailed to you. If you have any special questions, Dr. Knight will be happy to contact you or you can send them to him at E-mail: isc@gate.net .

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MEDICAL SEMINAR ON ROLE OF EXERCISE IN PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

SEMINAR REGISTRATION OF $490 IS ENCLOSED [ ]

PARTIAL PAYMENT OF $100 IS ENCLOSED [ ]

Breckenridge, Colorado

March 9 - 12, 2009

Orlando, Florida

December 17 - 20, 2008
December 28 - 31, 2008
February 16 - 19, 2009
February 23- 26, 2009