Science Café: "How can science help athletes improve their athletic performance?"

October 12, 2023, 8:00 p.m. - October 12, 2023, 9:30 p.m.

The science film "How can science help athletes improve their athletic performance?" presented by the Sciences-Actions association will take place on October 12, 2023, at 8 p.m. at the MJC in Cambéry.

ABOUT CAFÉ SCIENCE

Scientific expertise seems to have taken on an important role in athlete training and the pursuit of performance. From improving equipment to physical and mental preparation, all parameters are taken into account.

What can nutrition optimization, sports psychology, and biomechanical movement analysis contribute? Are humans reaching their limits?

THE SPEAKERS

  • Caroline Prince: Physical therapist at La Tour Hospital in Geneva and doctoral student at the Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Motor Biology (LIBM)
  • Nicolas Horvais: Researcher/product engineer at Salomon (Footwear)
  • Pierre Samozino, lecturer and researcher in biomechanics at the Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Motor Biology (LIBM) at the University of Bamako (USMB).
  • Pierre Vioules, industrial designer at Kairn Design Studio (design of technical products, particularly in the sports sector)

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