The Human Weapon System Symposium: Lessons from the Field
Fri, 20 Sept
|Virtual webinar
Unlock elite insights from top human performance experts in the tactical, law enforcement, and first responder arenas!
Time & Location
20 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 16:00 GMT-5
Virtual webinar
About the event
Presenter: Kevin Mulhany
Title: The Needs Analysis
Objectives:
- Define and describe the needs analysis.
- Apply a systematic approach to performing the needs analysis
Presenter: Connor Freeland
Title: Common SC Methodologies Used with Firefighters
Objectives:
- Describe and discuss common strength and conditioning techniques used within the firefighter population.
- Apply these SC techniques to other HWS populations.
Presenter: Johnny Owens, MPT
Title: From the Battlefield to Sports Field: Lessons Learned from 14 Years of War
Objectives:
- Understand the burden of modern military war injuries compared to prior conflicts.
- Describe the gap in previous technologies and methodologies to treat the current warfighter disability.
- Demonstrate the biomechanical properties and physiologic improvements with exoskeletons.
- Understand the basic physiology and application of Blood Flow Restriction for injury rehabilitation and return to duty performance.
Presenter: Megan Lautz
Title: Brain Boosters - Eating for Mood and Energy
Objectives:
- Explore the connection between nutrition and cognitive function, highlighting specific foods and dietary patterns that enhance mental clarity, mood, and sustained energy levels.
- Provide evidence-based insights into how specific nutrients and food choices can optimize brain health, improve emotional well-being, and boost overall energy, thereby supporting enhanced human performance.
- Discuss and apply practical strategies for incorporating brain-boosting foods into daily meals to improve focus, reduce fatigue, and enhance mood stability for optimal mental and physical performance.
Presenter: Diana Nguyen
Title: Foods that Boost Cognitive Performance
Objectives:
- Examine the impact of various nutrients on cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving, identifying essential foods that can enhance these mental capabilities for improved human performance.
- Analyze the latest scientific research on the relationship between diet and brain health, providing actionable recommendations on incorporating cognitive-boosting foods into daily nutrition plans.
- Educate participants on the role of specific vitamins, minerals, and other dietary components in supporting brain function, focusing on optimizing cognitive performance through informed food choices.
Presenter: Dr. Brandon Orr
Title: Current Everyday Methods and Practices for Cognitive Performance
Objectives:
- Provide a comprehensive overview of practical strategies and routines that individuals can adopt daily to improve memory, focus, and overall mental agility.
- Apply evidence-based practices and lifestyle adjustments that can be easily integrated into daily routines to boost cognitive function and sustain long-term mental performance.
Presenter: Dr. Rachel Markwald
Title: Best Practices for Improving Sleep Quality in the Field
Objectives:
- Identify and discuss practical strategies and techniques for improving sleep quality in field conditions, focusing on practices that enhance rest and recovery for optimal cognitive and physical performance.
- Present and apply evidence-based approaches for managing sleep disturbances in challenging environments, aiming to provide practical solutions that can be implemented by personnel in the field.
Presenter: Dr. Anthony Acevedo
Title: Metrics that Matter: Enhancing warfighter performance through data-driven decisions
Objectives:
- Underline key performance metrics that can be measured and analyzed to enhance warfighter effectiveness, providing insights into how data-driven decisions can optimize training and operational outcomes.
- Discuss the implementation of advanced data analytics in monitoring and improving warfighter performance, emphasizing the use of metrics to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
- Apply best practices on utilizing performance metrics to make informed decisions, aiming to boost warfighters' efficiency, readiness, and overall capability.
Presenter: Traci Tauferner
Title: The Importance and Role of the Athletic Trainer
Objectives:
- Discuss the critical role of athletic trainers in enhancing the performance and well-being of athletes, emphasizing their contributions to injury prevention, management, and rehabilitation.
- Discuss the multifaceted responsibilities of athletic trainers, including their involvement in emergency care, injury assessment, and personalized recovery plans, underscoring their essential presence in athletic settings.