Sunday, January 15, 2006

CONFERENCE: Life After Sport: Athletes in Transition

LIFE AFTER SPORT: ATHLETES IN TRANSITION

Hosted by:
College of Business, San Diego State University

June 2 – 4, 2006
San Diego, California

Keynote Speakers:

Steve Scott
US Mile Record Holder
Most sub-4-minute miles in history
Three-Time Olympian
Head Coach Cal State San Marcos


The conference will draw on the rich environment of sport to study the impact retirement has on individuals from diverse settings across the lifespan. Sessions will be applicable to those involved in sport at all levels including athletes, coaches, parents and sport administrators, as well as those experiencing transitions from other settings such as academic and business pursuits. Formats will include lecture presentations, seminars and small group workshops.

We invite submissions on a broad range of topics related to retirement and transition from sport. Submissions from multiple disciplines including psychology, sociology, philosophy of sport, sport management and business will be considered.


Please submit abstracts (200 – 250 words) electronically to both:

Scott Tinley
Director, IART
College of Business
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8228
858-735-6614
tinley@mail.sdsu.edu

AND

Dr. Richard Lally
Program Coordinator
Dept. of Health and Physical Education
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-893-6263
rlally@lhup.edu

Abstract Deadline: February 7, 2006

Notification of acceptance: February 15, 2006

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