BMS Topics and History

Per-Ludvik Kjendlie | 19.01.2009

Topics of The conference

We welcome abstracts and papers from the following scientific and activity areas.

Disciplines:

1. THE BIOLOGICAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCE OF SWIMMING; physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, electro-myography, anthropometry, body composition,  physics, bioenergetics, ergonomics
2. THE MEDICAL SCIENCE OF SWIMMING; clinical medicine, public health, injury prevention
3. THE EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE OF SWIMMING; pedagogics, didactics, motor learning
4. THE SOCIAL SCIENCE OF SWIMMING; psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, philosophy

Activity Areas:

1. Competetive Aquatics; swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, springboard and platform diving, fin swimming, triathlon, life saving, special needs ccompetition, masters aquatics,
2. Health and Therapeutic Aquatics; Special needs therapy, hydro-therapy, aqua-aerobics, aquatic fitness, running in water, water immersion, aquatic rehabilitation,
3. Educational Aquatics; learn to swim, water safety, life saving education, bio-feedback, motor learning, evaluation, advice, baby swimming, adult learn to swim,
4. Aquatic Safety; water safety and life saving, life guard training, rescue, drowning  prevention, treatment of drowning, injury prevention,
5. Recreational Aquatics; snorkeling, scuba diving, Underwater Games and Team Sports