History of Meeting Locations and Themes
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History of Meeting Locations and Themes

YearLocationProgram Theme and Chair
2025Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, Pittsburgh, PAAdvancing (in) Kinesiology: Movement, Disability, and Justice (Samuel R. Hodge)
2024The Marquette Hotel, Minneapolis, MNKinesiology (and health): The Next Generation (Bo Fernhall)
2023Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, CA NAK: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Embracing the Future (Melinda A. Solmon)
2022Providence Hilton, Providence, RI Translating and Implementing Kinesiology Research into Society(Ronald F. Zernicke and David H. Perrin)
2021Virtual on HopinKinesiology's Social Justice Imperative(Bradley J. Cardinal)
2020Meeting Cancelled Due to COVID-19Meeting Theme will be carried forward to 2021
2019Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Bellevue, WAOptimization of Human Performance (Bradley D. Hatfield)
2018Swissotel, Chicago, IL Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: Independent or Interrelated Public Health Issues (Debra Rose)
2017Hyatt Regency Crystal City (Arlington, VA)Movement Forms, Function and Skill (Karl Newell)
2016Hotel Adaluz, Albuquerque, NMFrontiers in Kinesiology (Catherine D. Ennis)
2015Sonesta Hotel, Philadelphia, PAActive Aging: From Cells to Environment (Barb Ainsworth)
2014AT&T Executive Center, Austin, TX Physical Activity: Improving Health and Reducing Disability (Phil Martin)
2013Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs, CO Back to the Future: Reflecting on the Past and Envisioning the Future for Kinesiology Research(Patty Freedson)
2012The Hotel Monaco, Portland, ORPhysical Activity Across the Life Span (Maureen Weiss)
2011The Marquette Hotel, Minneapolis, MNKinesiology Research: It’s Impact on Society (Roberta Rikli)
2010Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VABridging Kinesiology and Society (Bev Ulrich)
2009Catamaran, San Diego, CAKinesiology within the Academy: Thriving and Surviving (John Dunn)
2008Knickerbocker, Chicago, ILAdvancing Research in Kinesiology (Steve Silverman)
2007DeSoto Hilton, Savannah, GAKinesiology into the 21st Century (Jane Clark)
2006Westward Look Resort, Tucson, AZKinesiology: Defining the Academic Core of Our Discipline (Gil Reeve)
2005Marriott Solana, Dallas, TX Pass It On—75 Years of Leadership in Kinesiology and Physical Education (Jim Morrow)
2004Oak Brook Hills Resort, Chicago, IL Movement and Mobility (Dick Magill)
2003Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GAObesity and Physical Activity (Deb Feltz)
2002Westward Look Resort, Tucson, AZPreparing Future Faculty (Dan Landers)
2001Meeting cancelled due to 9/11
2000Interlaken Resort, Lake Geneva, WIAdherence to Exercise Programs and Physical Activity (Bill Morgan)
1999Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GADisability and Aging (Tim White)
1998Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GATelling Our Story (Scott Kretchmar)
1997Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale, IL Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century in Higher Education (Jack H. Wilmore)
1996Tara’s Ferncroft Resort, Danvers, MATechnology in Kinesiology and Physical Education (Rainer Martens)
1995Westin Resort, Vail, COQuality of Life: Through Movement, Health and Fitness (Bob Singer)