January 11, 2016

The PLAAY Summit will provide teachers, parents, nurses, coaches, administrators and other leaders of youth with a conference to address the multi-factorial areas of adolescent health. Experts from around the state will present on a variety of topics with emphasis on the importance of physical activity as a means to improve teenage health.
Registration is $150 for the two-day event, and $50 for University of Alaska Anchorage students. Attendees may be eligible for Professional Development Credits or a Continuing Nursing Education Certificate. Visit http://alaskasportshall.org/teach/plaay-summit/ to register or learn more.
Guest presenters include Dr. Robert Coker, Dr. Ann Whitley, and concussion expert Lynne Young among many others. Other scheduled highlights of the summit include a keynote address by “Beyond the Bear” author Dan Bigley and a panel discussion with a slate of accomplished young Alaskan athletes.