McMaster Performance & Wellness Workshop

Led jointly by the Department of Kinesiology and McMaster Performance, the McMaster Performance & Wellness Workshop is a collaborative event aimed at uniting professionals across various disciplines focused on performance and wellness. Welcoming members from both the McMaster and Greater Hamilton communities, the workshop caters to individuals interested in rehabilitation, sport performance, fitness, coaching, biomechanics, nutrition, and wellness.

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Building upon the success of the previous events, this year’s workshop promises an array of enriching experiences where participants can expect a blend of hands-on workshops, classroom-style sessions, engaging talks from esteemed speakers representing both academia and industry, and ample networking opportunities with leaders in their respective fields.

The objectives are to:

• Bring people together across disciplines—from coaches and trainers to researchers and athletes—to share ideas and build meaningful connections in the performance and wellness space.

• Provide practical learning opportunities through hands-on sessions, expert talks, and real-world insights that participants can apply in their own work or training.

• Showcase the work and expertise of professionals and researchers who are advancing performance, recovery, and well-being in sport, health, and fitness.

Tickets

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General Admission Weekend Passes:

• Students (any school) $75

• Professionals $175

General Admission Single Day Passes:

• Students (any school) $50

• Professionals $100

Workshop, gifts & lunch on Saturday included in ticket price. Early Bird Ticket options available until May 16th**

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Schedule

Friday, June 20, 2025

• 11:30 am | Women’s Lunch & Chat

• 1:00 pm | Welcome and Opening Notes

• 1:15 pm | Cardiovascular Health and HIIT

• 2:15 pm | Break (15 minutes)

• 2:30 pm | Breakout Sessions with Movement Professionals

• 4:00 pm | Break (15 minutes)

• 4:15 pm | Athlete Nutrition

• 5:15 pm | Business Operations / Leadership

• 6:00 pm | Closing Notes

Saturday, June 21, 2025

• 8:00 am | Interactive Movement Session + Facility Tours

• 8:45am | Introductions and Opening Notes

• 9:00 am | Sport Biomechanics and Analytics

• 10:00 am | Break (15 minutes)

• 10:15 am | Theme Based Warmups

• 11:00 am | Grad Research Breakouts

• 12:00pm | Lunch

• 1:00 pm | Rotating Network Event (Research, S&C, Industry professionals)

• 2:00 pm | Blending S&C and Sport Science

• 3:00 pm | Break

• 3:15 pm | Panel Discussion on Integrated Support Team Best Practices

• 4:30pm | Closing Notes

*Schedule subject to change

For more information, contact us at performance@mcmaster.ca