Institute for Physical Education & Sport

CPD seminars

CPD seminars

CPD Seminars

A number of CPD seminars on a variety of topics related to physical education, physical activity and sport are held throughout the academic year. These sessions are open to all with an interest in the area, are free of charge and usually very well attended. All participants are given a certificate of attendance.

CPD Seminars Autumn/Winter 2025

Endurance Sports Nutrition: A Case Study on the Ironman Triathlon and 24-Hour Race

Dr Aureliusz Kosendiak - Wednesday 8th October 18:00

Sports Media Photography 

Mr Domenic Aquilina - Monday 10th November 18:00

Inside the Athlete’s Engine: Smarter Training through the use of VO₂ Max, Lactate & Hydration/Sweat Analysis 

Dr Danica Spiteri - Wednesday 3rd December 18:00

Safeguarding Athletes During Key Transitions 

Dr Adele Muscat - Monday 19th January 18:00

Exploring Game-Based Learning in the Physical Education Environment

Ms Mikela Riolo - Wednesday 18th February 18:00

The Mental Health Challenges of Young People in Sport

Dr Daniel Vella Fondacaro - Monday 9th March 18:00

The History and Development of Sport in Malta 

Mr Charles Camenzuli - Wednesday 15th April 18:00

Mental Strategies for Ultra Endurance Events 

Dr Nadia Portelli - Monday 11th May 18:00 

CPD Seminars Autumn/Winter 2024

Media in Sport: Threat to Integrity vs. Tool for Integrity

Andy Grech and Sandro Micallef (AIMS) - Saturday 16th November 10:00 

Basic Mental Skills for Sport - Practice in working with Children and Adolescents

Dr Łukasz Bojkowski (Poznan University of Physical Education; Lech Poznań Football Academy) - Monday 25th November 18:00

Prevent, Protect, Perform. Exploring strategies for mitigating the risk of common injuries in athletes

Katryna Esposito - Wednesday 11th December 18:00

What is AFL? Using Assessment for Learning Strategies in Physical Education

Leona Vella - Wednesday 15th January 18:00

‘Same Same But Different’. Join the Conversation on Inclusive Physical Education and Sport

Dr Lara Tonna (University of Malta) - Wednesday 19th February 18:00

Perfectionism, Overthinking, and Psychological Outcomes in Athletes: Research Insights and Intervention Strategies

Dr Tracy Donachie (Newcastle University) - Thursday 27th March 18:00

The Importance of upholding Ethical Behaviour amongst Administrators

Andy Grech and Aldo Pace (AIMS) - Wednesday 30th April 18:00

Beyond the Score Board: Financial Empowerment in the World of Sports

Petra Mercer - Wednesday 14th May 18.00

CPD Seminars Winter/Spring 2023

An Overview of Intellectual Property in Sport
Dr Robert Dingli – Wednesday 18th January 18:00

Physical Literacy and Long-Term Athletic Development as a Framework for Sport Development
Dr Ivan Riolo – Wednesday 15th February 18:00

Strength and Conditioning in Pre-Adolescent Athletes
Mr Nigel McCarthy – Tuesday 25th April 18:00

Mentoring as a Coach Learning Tool
Mr Herman Bugeja – Monday 8th May 18:00

The ‘Development vs Winning’ Saga
Dr Ivan Riolo – Wednesday 17th May 18:00

 

 

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Strength and Conditioning in Pre-Adolescent Athletes

On Tuesday 25th April 2023 the Institute for PE and Sport organised a seminar entitled "Strength and Conditioning in Pre-adolescent Athletes" by Mr Nigel McCarthy.

 

Seminar held at IPES on 25.04.2023

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