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BULLETIN BOARD
The purpose of this section is to provide information that may be of interest to MEPA members. Information provided by MEPA does not imply recommendation or endorsement.
2010-11-01
2010-10-28
We are happy to reschedule our evening with Bonnie Hopps of the Arthritis Society for Tuesday, January 18, 2011 @ 6:30 P.M. Location TBA. Ms. Hopps has prepared a special presentation for our membership and is excited to share the wisdom acquired by the Arthritis Society as a successful, community-based, government-funded bone health programme.
Please RSVP to mepa@mepa.ca with Educational Event RSVP in the subject field.
2010-10-12
The Canadian Journal of Public Health supplement entitled Supportive
Environments for Learning: healthy eating and physical activity within
comprehensive school health is available at the following Web links:
Health Canada:
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/child-enfant/index-engphp
Public Health Agency of Canada:
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/hl-mvs/index-eng.php
Joint Consortium for School Health: www.jcsh-cces.ca/
2010-10-04
It is with regret that we cancel our educational session with Bonnie Hopps of the Arthritis Society that we had planned for tomorrow/ Tuesday, October 5, 2010 @ 6:30PM. We are sorry to disappoint those who were looking forward to this insightful presentation. But don't despair, Bonnie is looking forward to joining us for our next scheduled educational session in January. Please, stay tuned for further postings regarding this event. Meanwhile, you can look forward to our AGM happening in November. Details on this event are also to follow shortly.
2010-09-22
From Vision to Planning Report (downloadable .pdf)
2010-09-02
Presentation at the Wellness Institute on Friday, October 29 entitled "Can CHANGE really happen?"
2010-06-30
Douglas Brooks article distributed by Manitoba Fitness Council. (.pdf download)
2010-05-21
EPOWC 2010 Conference in Regina, August 12-14
http://www.uregina.ca/kinesiology/EPOWC
2010-05-20
Registration is now open for annual CSEP fall conference in Toronto this fall! This is a great opportunity to stock up on Continuing Education Credits (CEC).
2010-05-19
1) *NEW* - CSEP has published a "Fact Sheet - New Physical Activity Recommendations" (downloadable .pdf)
2) News release - "Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and ParticipACTION share new research to inform Canadians of physical activity levels required" (downloadable .pdf)
2010-04-22
MEPA Meeting - "FROM VISION TO PLANNING" (click to find out more)
***VERY IMPORTANT***
2010-04-15
Presentation "Active Females - The Impact on Bone" - Thursday May 13, 2010 1) poster download
2) posting
2010-03-10
Material relating to MEPA Visioning night and the Kinesiology Coalition
1) MEPA Workshop Report
2010-02-22
MEPA Vision & Building Kinesiology in Manitoba - Tuesday March 2, 2010
2010-02-19
2010-02-04
2010-01-04
MEPA Education night announce! - Tuesday, February 9 (click here for more information)
2010-01-03
2010-01-01
2009-12-23
Application for free AED for facilities.
2009-12-22
FREE online webinars offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). (downloadable .pdf)
2009-11-26
A "Letter to Insurance Companies" asking for our services to be covered can be downloaded from the Tools area in the Members Section. This template can be filled out by clients and sent to insurance companies.
2009-11-24
Coupon for Adidas Store at www.visaperks.ca
2009-11-20
At the MEPA Annual General Meeting it was decided that the Student Membership Dues would be reduced to $10 for first time members.
Membership Application Form (pdf)
2009-11-01
MEPA's 7th Annual General Meeting - Friday, November 20, 2009 (click here for details).
2009-09-17
Time, date and location of next MEPA meeting posted (Tuesday, September 22). Click here for details.
2009-09-09
MEPA member, Kathryn Sawatzky is the Program Director at the newly opened Urban Wellness Centre in downtown Winnipeg.
Click here for a downloadable .pdf brochure.
2009-09-08
The Manitoba Fitness Council's Momentum 2009 Conference will be held on October 17-18, 2009 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The "Early Bird" registration deadline is October 1, 2009. This is an excellent opportunity to get CEC's (Continuing Education Credits) and PDC's (Professional Development Credits) locally without the expense of out-of-province travel.
2009-09-03
You are invited to an evening of education and inspiration with one of Winnipeg's leading presenters, Dr. Glen Bergeron, Associate Professor, UofW. Glen will be speaking on "Health Beyond the Physical: from the Perspective of the Personal Trainer" on Tuesday, September 15 at the University of Winnipeg, Room 1D12 Anatomy Lab.. (downloadable .pdf invitation)
2009-09-02
Next MEPA meeting is Tuesday, September 22.
2009-09-01
MEPA NEWSLETTER - In our second issue you will see a link to a great article written by Len Kravitz (who will also be presenting at the MFC Conference in October), upcoming continuing education opportunities, MEPA's fall education night and information on student job shadowing.
2009-08-10
CSEP - CERTIFIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST (CEP) course coming this Fall. Take of advantage of this rare opportunity to further your education and expand your scope of practice!!
CEP course summary (pdf)
2009-07-17
Exercise Physiologists of Western Canada Conference. August 6-8, 2009 at the University of Manitoba. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION – Registration fees increase by $10 for participants registering after July 30, 2009.
Call For Presentations (pdf)
2009-05-06
MEPA Newsletter - Our very first issue of the "MEPA Memo"!
2009-05-02
Disability, Health & Wellness Conference, Winnipeg, May 11 & 12, 2009
2009-04-21
3rd Annual Exercise Physiologists of Western Canada Conference (EPOWC) hosted at the University of Manitoba 1) Keynote Speakers ( pdf), 2) Call for Presentations (pdf)
2009-04-08
April 17-18, Twist Conditioning Performance Summit is being held in Winnipeg.
2009-04-07
Next MEPA meeting on May 12, 2009 at University of Winnipeg.
2009-04-06
Minutes for the March 31, 2009 meeting have been posted.
2009-03-28
Stop a Thief!: Physical Activity for Bone Health (A Collaborative Approach to Osteoporosis Management) - A half day course on April 25, offered by the University of Manitoba, Continuing Medical Education. Registration is only $30! (downloadable PDF).
2009-03-27
2009-03-26
2009-03-25
Job shadowing page added to Members Section.
2009-03-18
2009-03-17
Various workshops in Manitoba (downloadable pdf).
2009-03-09
MEPA's next meeting is scheduled for (click here).
2009-03-09
Reminder - CSEP-CPT and CSEP-CEP renewals are due March 31st (submit to Manitoba Fitness Council). Your professional liability insurance coverage is dependent on current CPR certification.
2009-02-10
Due to unforeseen circumstances we have to cancel the MEPA meeting on February 10th at 6:30 at Fitness Experience. We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this may have caused.
The meeting will be rescheduled for next Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 at Fitness Experience at 6:30 pm.
2009-02-09
2008-01-15
2009-01-14
Presentation at the University of Manitoba - Negotiating Interests: Researchers and Sustainable Cross-Cultural Development - January 20, 2009 @ 11:00am
2008-01-14
More job postings have been added to our Job Postings section.
2008-12-15
Password protection has been added to various pages in our Members Section including Job Postings, Tools and Meeting MInutes. If you are already a member but need the current password please send your request to mepa@mepa.ca
2008-12-12
Membership application forms and renewal have been processed. The online list of Professional MEPA Members has also been updated.
A special welcome to all of our new student members!!
2008-11-18
Click here to find out more about MEPA's 6th Annual General Meeting on November 21.
2008-11-12
Congratulations to Mike and Shelley Malyk who won the 'Making the Connection CFL Challenge' . Exercise Professional, Jennifer Onyskie-Marcus was part of their support team. http://www.cfl.ca/makingtheconnection
2008-11-08
Downloadable pdf versions of the PAR-Q, PARmed-X and PARmed-X Pregnancy have been added to the Tools area of the members section.
2008-11-05
Renewal notices have be sent via mail and e-mail to all current and past MEPA members. Please renew by November 30th to avoid the $10 late fee.
2008-11-04
Kari Schneider (email: empowerlc@ttmail.com) has organized an NSCA-CSCS exam to come to Winnipeg on January 17, 2009.
http://www.nsca-cc.org/cscs/schedule.html?exam_year=2009
2008-11-04
Momtchil Momtchilov (email: mmomtchilov@mypt.ca) has organized a workshop. Joe Marcoux will hold an exclusive workshop for health and fitness professionals titled: Boutique Thinking: Brand You Workshop on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 6:30PM.
2008-11-03
In November, Professional MEPA members Jennifer Onyskie-Marcus and Jason Driedger will be presenting to first year physiotherapy students at the University of Manitoba to promote our profession.
2008-10-31
This year we are introducing a facility membership. If you work for a facility and have 5 or more employees signing up as new members, or renewing, special rates will apply. Please contact us for more information at mepa@mepa.ca
2008-10-30
MEPA Professional member Jennifer Onyskie-Marcus has volunteered to work with bomber fans Mike and Shelley Malyk and Blue Bomber, Jamie Stoddard as part of the Making the Connection Fitness Challenge. The challenge promotes awareness of cardiovascular disease and encourages health lifestyle changes. Jennifer Onyskie-Marcus has appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press and on CityTV's Big Breakfast show on October 14.
http://5stepmtc.wordpress.com/wpg-%E2%80%93-mike-and-shelley-malyk/
2008-10-19
Manitoba Fitness Council hosted their annual conference. Douglas Brooks, Helen Vanderburg, and speakers from Twist Conditioning were just a few of the presenters. The Provincial MInister of Healthy Living, Kerri Irvin-Ross made an appearance to show her support.
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