ACSM Health & Fitness Summit

ACSM Health & Fitness Summit Meeting

March 12-15, 2013

Speed Networking!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 4:45-6:16pm

Lanay M. Kazmirzack, Ph.D.

Michigan State University

Department of Kinesiology

[email protected]

The purpose of this session is to give some beginner networking tips for students and young
professionals and give them the opportunity to network with several of the experts attending the
Summit! Attendee will learn new networking skills, get to practice them immediately, and get
feedback from experts in a range of fields.

I. Introduction

a. What is Networking and how do I do it?

b. Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Networking

c. Description of Session Logistics

d. Introduction of Experts in the Room

i. Personal Training: Fred Hoffman

ii. Health and Fitness Club Owner/Manager:

iii. Wellness Medicine/Coaching/Motivation: Heather Chambliss

iv. Sports Dietician: Nancy Clark

v. Group Fitness Instructor:

vi. Worksite Wellness: Stephan Gingerich

vii. Research/Academia: Avery Faigenbaum

II. Networking Time with Feedback

a. During this time students/young professionals will have the chance to network for

5 minutes at a time with experts in the room who will then give them feedback

about their performance. Lanay will be keeping time and making people switch

every 5 minutes. The purpose is to simulate a social event at a professional

conference where one may want to network.

III. Conclusion

a. Reminder of top Do’s and Don’ts

b. List of opportunities to practice networking skills at the Summit

IV. Take Away Messages

a. Experts aren’t scary – go introduce yourself!

b. Most of us got to where we are because someone helped us, thus we are willing to

help you too.

c. Learn what your strengths are and develop a way to tell others

d. ACSM membership can help you network and work towards your dream career!