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    An invitation to the First Latin American Congress of Science in Football
    follows. Please do NOT reply to sender, but to the addresses provided below.
    The organizers are particularly interested in good biomechanical studies.

    Luis Aragón.
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    UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA
    Escuela de Educación Física y Deportes
    First Latin-American Congress of Applied Sciences and Football
    July 11th to July 13th, 2000

    San José, COSTA RICA


    The University of Costa Rica’s School of Physical Education and Sports gladly
    invites to the “First Latin-American Congress of Applied Sciences to Football
    (Soccer)”. This scientific event will be held in San José, Costa Rica, from
    July 11th to July 13th , 2000.

    During the Congress, national and international investigators will present,
    discuss, and analyze, the most recent football-related research. Trainers,
    students, physical education teachers, professors, and all audiences are
    invited to participate in this important event.

    Three kinds of events will take place during the Congress:

    a) Oral presentations (lectures): a researcher will orally present a
    research/case study. The duration of a regular presentation is limited to a
    maximum of 15 minutes. However, for selected magistral conferences, the
    duration will be of 30 minutes . Presenters are encouraged to use high-quality
    visual aids (e.g., PowerPoint). All this presentations will be held at the
    “Scientific City Auditorium”.
    b) Workshops: this is an event that will take place in the football field,
    located at the School of Physical Education facilities.
    c) Roundtables: a panel of experts will discuss selected topics related to
    the game.

    Main Topic Covered in the Congress

    The main topics covered in the congress will be:

    1. Nutrition in the football player
    2. Sports psychology
    3. Injuries rehabilitation
    4. Sports medicine
    5. Exercise physiology
    6. The biomechanical basis of football
    7. Strength, power, and speed training in football
    8. Sports Chiropractice
    9. Hydration at different environmental conditions
    10. Journalism
    11. Contracts in football (Sports Law)
    12. Football management
    13. Women’s football
    14. The football referee

    However, other areas may be covered.

    Information for authors

    Authors are encouraged to send their works (presentations, workshops) as soon
    as possible (the deadline is June 12th), either via e-mail (MS-Word formatted,
    IBM compatible), regular mail (include diskette), or by fax. The maximum
    extension of the works must be 6 pages long (single spaced). A brief (1 page)
    curriculum vitae must be attached, as well.

    Please direct correspondence to:

    Walter Salazar, Ph.D.
    Escuela de Educación Física y Deportes
    Universidad de Costa Rica
    Sabanilla de Montes de Oca,
    San José, Costa Rica

    Fax #: + 506 225-0749

    E-mail: wsalazar@cariari.ucr.ac.cr

    Mail can also be sent to:

    José Moncada, M.Sc.
    Escuela de Educación Física y Deportes
    Universidad de Costa Rica
    Sabanilla de Montes de Oca,
    San José, Costa Rica

    Fax #: + 506 225-0749

    E-mail: jmoncada@cariari.ucr.ac.cr

    Please include with your mail your full name, pone/fax number, and e-mail
    address. If your proposal is accepted, an official notice will be send to you
    within two weeks after we receive your mail.

    Costs

    The cost of the Congress is US $ 75.00. Participants will receive a
    participation certificate and the official publication of abstracts.

    Registration

    Registration will take place at the School of Physical Education. Registration
    on-site will be allowed for foreigners. However, all other participants (i.e.,
    Costa Rican) must register before July 7th.

    Further information

    If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
    Please address your inquiries to Walter Salazar or Jose Moncada.

    School of Physical Education and Sports
    Phone: + 506 207-3270
    Phone: + 506 207-3269

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