On behalf of Italian Taekwondo Federation (FITA) we are pleased to invite you to the 1st International Symposium “Science and Taekwondo”. This symposium will be held in Rome, the 8th of April 2008, and will focus on the state of the art of Taekwondo. The symposium is aimed at individuals who have a specific interest in the scientific study and/or the practical performance of Taekwondo at either grass roots or the elite level. The program will offer a plenary session, with outstanding invited speakers with international experience in research or coaching athletes, and a poster session, with research contributions.

Patronage:
European Taekwondo Union

Symposium Aims:
To provide an international forum for the presentation and discussion of the latest research in Taekwondo sport science and its related fields.

Symposium Language:
English with simultaneous translation in Italian

Abstract Submission:
Contributors to the poster session are invited to forward a 300-word abstract on original work, typed in English, and electronically submitted to the symposium address (sciencetaekwondo@roma2008tkd.it). Abstracts should be headed with a title, the name and institutional address (i.e., National Taekwondo Federation and/or University) of the author(s). The abstract should clearly state the aim of the work, the methodology, the main findings and the conclusion.

Important Dates:
Submission of Abstracts: 29th February 2008
Acceptance of Abstracts: before 31st March 2008

Scientific Committee:
Antonio Tessitore – University of Motor Sciences of Rome, FITA, Italy
Laura Capranica – University of Motor Sciences of Rome, FITA, Italy
Franio Prot - University of Zagreb, Croatia
Salvatore Chiodo - Italian Taekwondo Federation, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy

Registration:
Participation to Symposium is free. Early registration is encouraged as the number of places open to delegates is limited.

FEDERAZIONE ITALIANA TAEKWONDO
Viale Tiziano, 70 - 00196 - ROMA - Tel.+39 0636851 - Fax. +39 0636858720
tsciencetaekwondo@roma2008tkd.it