This multidisciplinary event brings together sports medicine specialists, dietitians and psychologists. Delegates will gain practical knowledge, skills and tools to help patients and clients achieve realistic healthcare goals and manage musculoskeletal ageing and metabolic disorders. The event will feature interactive workshops and experiential learning.

Topics include: 

• The role of physical activity in sustaining health 
• The negative effects of weight stigmatisation 
• The genetic susceptibility to environmental cues leading to overweight/obesity 
• Practical application to support their patients or clients to eat well, move well, and live well 

Speakers: 

• Professor Jamie McPhee, Head, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Deputy Director of the Musculoskeletal Science and Sports Medicine Research Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University 
• Professor Judy Swift, Associate Professor of Behavioural Nutrition, University of Nottingham 
• Ms Amy Bull, Lead Weight Management Dietitian, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust 
• Ms Elaine Mason, Physical Activity Specialist, Healthy Lifestyles Team and Specialist Weight Management Service, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust 
• Mr Bryan Stanion, Director, Near Reality Training Ltd 
• Dr Snowdon-Carr, Clinical Psychologist and Specialist, Field of Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery 
• Dr David Unwin, GP 
• Dr Clare Llewellyn, Lecturer in Behavioural Obesity Research, University College London