The following posters will be presented:10:45am-10:50amThe Belief in Health Benefits of Digital Play Modulates Physiological Responses to Games Played for Cognitive BenefitsPresented by: Sasha Elbaz10:50am-10:55amEffects of Injury Prevention Strategies on the Biomechanics and Neuromuscular Performance of Fundamental Movement Skills in Children and Adolescents.Presented by: John A. Jimenez-Garcia10:55am-11:00am

The following posters will be presented:10:45am-10:50amMeasurement of Centre of Pressure using the Wii Balance Board in Older Adults with Simulated Visual ImpairmentPresented by: Berkley Peterson10:50am-10:55amDifference in symptom burden and distress among cancer patients undergoing antineoplastic treatmentPresented by: Elizabeth Smyth10:55am-11:00amInfluence of Auditory Load and Beat Perception in Rhythmic A...

Safe mobility is vital to the functional independence of older adults. Executive functions such as working memory updating and dividing attention play an increasingly important role in supporting mobility in old age. This talk describes recent studies that examine the influence of cognitive and sensory challenges to complex motor performance. Featured are recent cognitive training and exercise intervention studies designed to target executive functions to improve mobility and cognition in old...

Join us to learn about the multidisciplinary research taking place at the PERFORM Centre from Concordia’s top scientists. The student scientific event subcommittee conducted individual interviews with several PERFORM researchers to learn about their research and academic journey. The interviews will be streamed during the event and will be followed by Q&A session with the researchers to answer any question you may have. We are looking forward to having you!