Health Benefits |
| Acute psychological consequences of various forms of water-based exercise - John "Jack" S. Raglin, Ph.D. - Indiana University |
| Comparison of Land Versus Water Walking on Acute Metabolic, Cardiovascular, Affective Domain and Physical Activity Patterns in Overweight Versus Normal Weight Adults - Dennis Dolny, Ph.D. - Utah State University |
| Does Regular Swimming Reduce Your Risk of Dying? - Steven N. Blair, P.E.D. - University of South Carolina |
| Immersion Temperature Effects on the Autonomic Nervous System: The Key to Tranquility - Bruce Becker, M.D. - Washington State University |
| Making Exercise Work in Diabetes Care: In Water or On Land? - William G. "Guy" Hornsby, Jr., Ph.D., C.D.E. - West Virginia University |
| Water Training for anyone and everyone - Garry Killgore, Ph.D. - Linfield College |
Programming |
| A Review of the Learn-to-Swim Curricula:Which One Meets my Needs? - Sue Nelson, BS, ATRI, AE - USA Swimming |
| Aquatic Group Fitness & Personal Training; Profit From Your Pool - Angie Proctor - Aquatic Exercise Association |
| Aquatic Liability from the Therapist and Practitioner Perspective Concerning Patient and Client Risk - Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRIC , Mary O. Wykle, Ph.D. - Therapeutic & Wellness Specialists |
| Swimming Teams - Can't Live with 'em, Can't Live Without 'em - Everett Uchiyama - Country Club of Colorado at Cheyenne Mtn. Resort |
Disinfection By Products (DBPs) |
| Effects of UV Disinfection Systems on Swimming Pool Chemistry - Ernest R. Blatchley III, Ph.D., P.E., DEE - Purdue University |
| Investigation of Employee Symptoms at an Indoor Waterpark - Lilia Chen, MS - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) |
| Review of Scientific Studies Relating Recreational and Competitive Swimming and Asthma - Michael Goodman, M.D., M.P.H. - Emory University |
| Swimming Pool Disinfection Byproduct Analysis from a 4 Month Dataset of 12 Pools - William Weaver - Purdue University |
Industrial New Technology |
| Accessibility Issues for Aquatic Facilities - John Caden - RehaMed International, LLC |
| Energy Conservation (pumps, hydraulics, ..) - Michael Fowler - Pentair Water Commercial Pool & Spa |
| Hach/ETS-AquaChek: New Water Testing Technology - Joe Sweazy - AquaCheck / Hach |
| Keeping Energy Costs Down and Air Quality Up - Keith Esarey & Steve Vehige - McClure Engineering |
| LaMotte: New Water Testing Technology - Tom Seechuk - LaMotte Company |
| Nationwide Water Chemistry Test Kits Evaluation and Comparison - Damian I. Kachlakev Ph. D., P.E., Corinne Lehr, Ph.D. - California Polytechnic State University |
| New Methodology for Poolside Compliance Testing - Ivars Jaunakais - Industrial Test Systems |
| On-site Generation of Disinfectant - Evidence for Better Bather Protection against Cryptosporidium and Chloramines - Susan B. Rivera - MIOX Corporation |
| Palintest: New Water Testing Technology - Valarie A. Argent - Palintest Ltd. |
| Regenerative Media Filtration Technology Protecting Bathers - Robert Hawken - Neptune Benson, Inc. |
| Taylor Technologies: New Water Testing Technology - Tom Metzbower - Taylor Technologies |
| Test Kit/Device Demo - Poolside - Demonstrations - Poolside |
| Water Testing Symposium Presentations - Tom Metzbower - Taylor Technologies, Jeff Davis - LaMotte, Joe Sweazy - Hach/ETS-AquaChek, Valerie Argent - Palintest, Ivars Jaunakais - Industrial Test Systems |
Drowning Prevention & Lifeguarding |
| A Brief Synopsis of Other Key Lifeguarding Questions - David S. Markenson, M.D., FAAP, EMT-P, Gerald E. DeMers, Ph.D., & Peter G. Wernicki, M.D. - New York Medical College |
| How Effective are Scanning Techniques in Identifying Patrons in Need of Assistance? - David S. Markenson, M.D., FAAP, EMT-P, Gerald E. DeMers, Ph.D., & Peter G. Wernicki, M.D. - New York Medical College |
| How Long Should a Guard be Assigned to Watch Water Before Interruption of Duty? - David S. Markenson, M.D., FAAP, EMT-P, Gerald E. DeMers, Ph.D., & Peter G. Wernicki, M.D. - New York Medical College |
| How Should We Maintain Upper Airway Management in Drowning Resuscitation? - David S. Markenson, M.D., FAAP, EMT-P, Gerald E. DeMers, Ph.D., & Peter G. Wernicki, M.D. - New York Medical College |
| Simpler is Better: In Search of the Best Teaching Methodology for Skill Retention Among Lifesasving Professionals - Kelly Fischbein & Mike Espino |
| The Fear Factor: Theoretically Based Communication to Prevent Drowning - Kevin M. Johnston, M.S. - University of Idaho |
| United States Lifeguard Standard Coalition: Evidence Based Process Review - David S. Markenson, M.D., FAAP, EMT-P, Gerald E. DeMers, Ph.D., & Peter G. Wernicki, M.D. - New York Medical College |
| What Evidence Supports Limiting Guards Above a Minimum Age, Hearing, & Vision Level - David S. Markenson, M.D., FAAP, EMT-P, Gerald E. DeMers, Ph.D., & Peter G. Wernicki, M.D. - New York Medical College |
Athletic Enhancement via Aquatic Exercise |
| Athletic Applications of Aquatic Mind-Body Exercise Addressing the Multiple Challenges of Sport - Mary O. Wykle, Ph.D. - MW Associates |
| Athletic Enhancement via Aquatic Exercise Symposium Introduction and Vision - Angie Proctor and/or Sue Nelson, BS, ATRI, AE - Aquatic Exercise Association/ USA Swimming |
| Hydrosport - The Concept - Antonio Michel "Nino" Aboarrage, M.S. - Hidroesporte/Hydro Sports Training |
| The Art and Science of Aquatic Training for Conditioning and Rehabilitation - Garry Killgore, Ph.D. - Linfield College |
| Welcome Guests, Panel, & Forecast Meeting. Provide Perspective on AE via AE - Bruce Becker, M.D. - Washington State University |
| Wrap up, Questions and Answers - Garry Killgore, Antonio Michel Aboarrage, & Mary Wykle |
Energy and Risk Reduction |
| Aquatic Facility Risk Management - Alex Antoniou, Ph.D. - NSPF |
| Drowning, Entrapment and Evisceration Accidents: How to Avoid Them and What To Do When They Occur - James V. Etscorn, J.D. - Baker Hostetler LLP |
| Energy Efficiency and Heating Water - Connie Sue Centrella - Keiser University |
| The Pool and Spa Safety Act – A Legislative Approach To Preventing Drownings - Marcia Kerr, B.A. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Comission |
| The Pool Cool Program: Skin Cancer Prevention in Outdoor Aquatic Settings - Dawn Hall, MPH - Emory University |
RWI Prevention |
| Cryptosporidium Oocyst Properties and Control with Swim Diapers and Filters - James E. Amburgey, Ph.D., Michael J. Arrowood, Ph.D. and Roy R. Fielding, B.A., M.Ed. - University of North Carolina - Charlotte |
| Overview of Ultraviolet (UV) Technology - James R. Bolton, Ph.D. - Bolton Photosciences Inc. |
| Recreational Water Illness (RWIs) and Disinfected Venues: Lessons Learned in 2008 - Michele Hlavsa, R.N., M.P.H. - CDC |
| Recreational Water Illnesses: Reversing the Trend Will Require Education and Investment - Michael J. Beach, Ph.D. - CDC |
| The Microbial Flora of Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Water - Roy D. Vore, Ph.D. and Lina Bueno, Ph.D. - DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise |