Kinesiology & Health Studies Symposium

Kinesiology and Health Studies Symposium

Final Program/2013 Spring Symposium

The purpose of the Symposium is to highlight the transformative accomplishments of KHS students. The KHS Symposium is held each fall and spring semester.

Spring 2013 Symposium

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Location: Wantland Hall & HPE Building

All KHS students wishing to make a presentation at the KHS Symposium must submit an abstract or summary by the posted deadline.

Spring 2013 Abstract/Submission Deadline: 5:00pm, February 27, 2013

Abstract/Summary Submission for Spring 2013 is Closed

Abstract/Summary Guidelines

Students submitting a research project or thesis should submit an abstract. All other students may submit a short summary of their projects. Please use the following guidelines when preparing your abstract or summary.

• Submission Deadline: 5:00pm, February 27, 2013
• Maximum 1,500 characters including spaces
• Title: Limited to 150 characters
• All abstracts/summaries must be submitted through this website.
• You are required to choose a format preference from the list below:
  • Poster presentation. A poster presentation allows the presenter to share information in a visual format and encourages discussion between presenter and participant. Most posters are created using Microsoft Powerpoint software. The maximum size for a Symposium poster is 44" x 36".
  • Paper presentation. In a paper presentation, the presenter makes a 10-12 minute oral presentation about their topic usually accompanied by a Microsoft Powerpoint presentation. The presentation is followed by a 3 minute question and answer period.
  • Table-top display. The table-top display allows the presenter to present information in a visual format while including additional visual aids such as models or brochures. This format encourages discussion between the presenter and participants. Table-tops displays must fit on 6-foot standard table.
  • Round table discussion. The round table discussion allows presenters to provide information in an interactive format with participation and response from the audience.
• Sample Abstract and Summary
• Guidelines for Making Presentations

Students submitting abstracts or summaries will be notified of their acceptance to present at the KHS Symposium by March 15, 2013.

For more information about the KHS Symposium, please email khsabstracts@uco.edu or call the KHS department offices at 405-974-5230.