“How University Sport Impacts Student Health, Wellness and Overall Student Experience”
THE UJ SPORT CONFERENCE 2022 aims to create awareness around:
- Student Well-being and Performance
- The UJ Healthy Campus Programme
The conference offers a platform to highlight wide-ranging issues that affect sports in the higher education sector.
*For the first time, this conference will be organised as a hybrid event. Please indicate [on the registration form] whether you will be attending physically or virtually.
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Sport, together with the Department of Sport and Movement Studies, will be hosting the 3rd UJ Sports Hybrid Conference scheduled for the 19th and 20th of September 2022.
The Conference will coincide with the International Day of University Sport (IDUS) on 20 September 2022. The 3rd UJ Sport Conference seeks to explore and provide solutions on addressing factors that contribute to students’ wellbeing, performance, and overall student experience, ultimately creating a healthy campus to live, study and work on and sharing different approaches amongst universities, globally.
The main objective of the 3rd UJ Sport conference is to educate and empower attendees/delegates with the knowledge of a holistic approach to university sports. As part of the discussion, the conference will aim to:
- Promote and develop sporting values among student-athlete and universities,
- Educate on sporting excellence,
- Unite universities and service providers for national and international collaborations, and
- Enhance the level of university sport excellence and participation
- Share information on projects and skills development of student-athletes
- Foster a better understanding of university sports and student health and wellness/wellbeing
- Create awareness among athletes, coaches, managers, administrators, and support staff regarding university sports and the influence it has on all students and student-athletes.
2022 CONFERENCE OUTLINE AND SPEAKERS:
CONFERENCE FACILITATOR
Dr Morris-Eyton holds a Doctoral Degree in Sport Science with a focus of sports coaching curriculum development. Research interests include gender and safeguarding in sport as well as high performance coaching.
Head of Department: Department of Sport and Movement Studies
Day 1: 19 September 2022 – Student Well-being and Performance
Conference Keynote Speaker
Panelists
CEO & International Speaker (B Psych; MA Psych; NZPS;
PhD Candidate) Secretary General: Australasia Peace Governance, Leadership Pan Africa UN-ICPG
The Production of Olympian Athletes @University Level – International Perspectives
Registered dietitian / Professional athlete / Student
Olympic javelin thrower (PB: 61.61m)
Olympian Swimmer: (3rd year Foundation Phase Education student: UP, 2022 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist)
University Sport: Marketing and Events
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) – eSport
Work Integrated Learning Experiences in Universities
Day 2: 20 September 2022 – The Global FISU Healthy Campus Programme
Conference Keynote Speaker
Panelists
Mr. Fernando Parente
(Conference Keynote Speaker) – Director, Healthy Campus & Universities Relations: FISU
Mr. Benedikt Nann
Deputy Director: Hochschulsport Campus Luzern (HSCL)
University of Lucerne, Switzerland
Mr. Zak Evans
Manager, Business and Operations: King’s Sport –
King’s College London, UK
Biography
Mr. Collen Maepa
Communications Coordinator, UJ Sport
Equity and Inclusiveness in Sport
Ms Palesa Manaleng
Journalist and Para-Cycling Athlete
Ms Zilungile Ntombela
Senior Sports Officer: University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus
SHOWCASE: UJ Postgraduate Research Practitioners – Student Presentations
Ms Thembisile Mbatha
Sport Management Master’s student and senior tutor, UJ.
Biography
Ms Caeleigh King
Manager: Biokinetic Clinic, UJ Doornfontein Campus
Biography
Ms Dineo Ntise
Sport Scientist & Strength and Conditioning Coach: UJ Sport
Substance Abuse and Intoxication in University Sport Students
Dr Amanda Claassen Smithers
Registered Dietitian
Mr. Donald Hooton
President: Taylor Hooton Foundation
Biography
Dr Heather Morris-Eyton
Head of Department: Sport and Movement Studies, UJ
Welcoming Remarks
Closing Remarks
Senior Executive Director and Member of Management Executive Committee (MEC – responsible for University Relations, Student Affairs & UJ Sport divisions), UJ
Ms Nomsa Mahlangu
Senior Director: UJ Sport
Biography
Conference Fees:
Please note that the registration fees cover both days of the conference. Email proof of payment to ujsportevents@uj.ac.za to get a conference registration link.
Step 1: Register and pay for conference
Step 2: Email proof of payment to ujsportevents@uj.ac.za
Step 3: Receive link for conference
Step 4: Join us on the 19th & 20th for the 3rd Hybrid UJ Sport Conference
MAKE CREDIT CARD PAYMENT HERE.
Online Attendance (General public): R500.00
Physical Attendance (General public): R1 500.00
Banking Details:
| Account Type | Account Number | Branch Code | Swift Code | Branch Name | Date Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Sector Cheque Account | 62615873149 | 251705 | FIRNZAJJ | Main Street 051 | 2016-06-02 |
Reference:
2022 UJ Sport Conference