Humans move in immensely varied environments (heat, altitude, diving etc.), but are increasingly ‘protected’ from the stressors they offer/impose. The purpose of this symposium is to critically examine the issues (incl. pros & cons) of self- versus externally-determined movement in extreme environments.
The scope of debate for most topics will be:
- What is the stressor/danger (for human movement)?
- What regulations are established, and why/how are they set?
- Pros & cons of self vs prescribed acute exposure.
- Can we adapt? Do we want to? (Adaptations or maladaptations?)
- Pros & cons of self vs prescribed chronic/adaptive exposure.
- Suggestions and future directions: Practice and research.
Visit the Moving in Extreme Environments homepage for event dates, times and locations.
Download the full Moving in Extreme Environments programme [PDF format, 61.5KB]
| Date | Thursday, 7 February 2013 - Saturday, 9 February 2013 |
|---|---|
| Time | All Day Event |
| Audience | Public,All University |
| Event Category | Sciences |
| Event Type |
Symposium |
| Campus | Dunedin |
| Department | School of Physical Education |
| Location | St David Theatre then Seminar Room 1, Otago University, Cumberland Street, Dunedin |
| Cost | Free |
| Contact Name | Jim Cotter Sam Lucas |
| Contact Phone | 9109 |
| Contact Email | jim.cotter@otago.ac.nz sam.lucas@otago.ac.nz |
| Website | http://physed.otago.ac.nz/hosted/miee2013/ |
