Engaging Lectures

First–class activities and services

The AIS's world–renowned experts can deliver a series of stimulating lectures on science and medicine within the sports industry.

Nutrition – Learn how to fuel your body for maximum performance. Topics include training diet, food for competition, weight management and hydration.

Physiotherapy – Learn about the physical therapies used by elite athletes and gain an insight into musculoskeletal injury prevention and management.

Psychology – Learn how to gain that winning psychological edge. Topics can include communication, team building, confidence, concentration, time/stress management, goal setting and pre–competition preparation.

Recovery – Learn basic recovery techniques to prevent exercise aches and pains, and the various recovery techniques used by Australia's elite athletes to maintain optimum performance.

Skill acquisition – Learn about the factors that affect the acquisition, performance and retention of sports skills.

Strength and conditioning – Learn about various new techniques used to improve flexibility, strength and overall performance.

The Australian sports system – Find out how Australia does so well in the international sporting arena and the role that the AIS and the Australian Sports Commission play in this success. Learn about how the levels of government work with national and state sporting organisations to deliver sport at elite, development and grassroots levels.

Our sample programs can give you a taste of what is on offer at the AIS.

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