Trois Rivières, 1987

Organizer: Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada.

Chairperson: J. Dessureault.

Theme: Physical education and coaching: Present state and outlook for the future.

Sub-themes:

1. Analysis and optimatization of the teaching-coaching process;
2. Learner characteristics and their behavior in learning situations;
3. Learning conditions and behavior acquisition;
4. Teacher and coach preparation and in-service training;
5. Curriculum theories and their applications for physical education and coaching;
6. Field research in physical education and coaching;
7. Enlarging the fields of professional practice in physical activity.

Publications: Lirrette M., Paré C., Dessureault J. & Piéron M. (Eds.). «Physical Education and Coaching. Present state and outlook for the future». «Intervention en éducation physique et en entraînement. Bilan et perspectives». Sillery, Québec: Presses Univ. du Québec, 1990, 280 pp.