“1, 2, 3, Go! Sports in the World of Pediatrics—Playing it Safe and Making it Fun!” promises to be exciting, pertinent, practical, and informative for today’s youth medical providers. This pre-conference program will cover the importance and limitations of the standardized preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE), including a discussion of the debate on cardiac screening. Common sports medicine scenarios with regards to recognition and management and the importance and limitations of sports participation in those with rheumatologic and chronic disease will be addressed. The afternoon will conclude with discussion and tips on how to talk to difficult or optimistic parents regarding realistic expectations and their child’s athletic aspirations.

LearninG ObjectiveSAfter completing this program, the learner will be able to:

1. Realize the importance and limitations of the standardized preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE)

2. Discuss the pros and cons of further cardiac screening (electrocardiogram and echocardiogram) during the preparticipation physical evaluation

3. Be more comfortable with recognition and decision-making regarding acute and chronic injuries in basic sports medicine

4. Recognize the importance and limitations of sports participation in those with rheumatologic and chronic disease

5. Articulate advocacy issues and state laws relating to youth sports concussion

6. Use tips on how to talk to difficult or optimistic parents regarding realistic expectations when it comes to their child’s athletic aspirations

Sponsored by Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness; Section on Orthopaedics; and Section on Rheumatology

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October 11 – 14, 2014 | San Diego

Friday, October 10, 2014

PrecOnFerence SYMPOSiUM11:30am networking Luncheon

Poster Session (clinical cases and research abstracts)

12:35pm aaP President remarks/Presentation

12:45pm Welcome/introduction

1:00pm are We Doing Kids a Favor: the Preparticipation Physical evaluation Debate David Bernhardt, MD, FAAP

1:40pm Sports Medicine Scenarios: What Would You Do? Andrew Gregory, MD, FACSM, FAAP; Lawrence Wells, MD, FAAP

2:20pm “can i Play?” the Dilemmas of Sports Participation in those With chronic Disease Claire LeBlanc, MD, FAAP

3:00pm break and Q&a

3:20pm Keynote Presentation: the advocacy of Youth Sports concussion bills—the Personal experience of Zackery Lystedt and FamilyStanley A. Herring, MD; Zackery Lystedt; Victor and Mercedes Lystedt

4:20pm the ethics of Kids and Sports: Where Does Our allegiance Lie?Paul Stricker, MD, FAAP

5:00pm Questions and Wrap-up

Supported by The AAP Friends of Children Fund, DJO Global, Inc., and McDonald’s USA, LLC

Explore New Horizons Through EducationPeds 21 conference track on Pediatric Musculoskeletal Medicine Saturday, October 11 – tuesday, October 14

October 11 – 14, 2014 | San Diego

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• Section on Orthopaedics Program: Day 1 (H1018)

• Council on School Health Program (H1027)

• Council on Sports Medicine & Fitness Program (H1028)

• Section on Osteopathic Pediatricians Program (H1065)

• Severe Obesity in Young Children: Big Problems for Little Ones (F1068/F2126)

• Vitamin D: Bones and Beyond- When to Screen, Whom to Treat, and How to Treat (F1071/F1154)

• Ouch!: Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes (S1111/S2146)

• Hands-on Rheumatology Workshop for the Pediatrician (W1114/W1150)

• Section on Orthopaedics Program: Day 2 (H2015)

• Section on Obesity Program (H2021)

• Evaluation and Management of Minor Closed Head Injuries (F2036/F2098)

• How to Doctor a Team: Team Physician 101 (S2058/S3107)

• Hands-on Examination of Shoulder and Elbow (W2060/W2155)

• Break a Leg! The Ins and Outs of Performing Arts Medicine (F2070)

• Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain: Diagnosis, Approach, and Management (F2071/F3037)

• Critical Cardiac Problems Commonly Missed in Office Practice (S2111)

• What to Do with the Limping Child: Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Perspectives (S2116/S3058)

• Sports Dermatology: Pearls for the Pediatrician (F2132)

• What Can I Take, Doc? Update on Performance Enhancement and Nutritional Supplements in Athletes (X3012/X4010)

• The Great Outdoors for Kids: Outdoor Life Sports (F3042)

• Staying Out of Trouble with Fractures and Sprains: What Can I Do in My Office? (a3046/a3134)

• Obesity Complications in the Pediatric Office: It’s Not Just for Internists Anymore! (S3053/S4094)

• Return to Play: Strategies for Returning to the Classroom after a Concussion (S3055/S4035)

• Casting and Splinting Workshop (W3061/W3112)

• Gym Shorts, Bullies, Time, and Sweat: Why Aren’t Our Kids Active? (F3087/F4039)

• Rapid Rheumatology Consultation (a3095)

• The Youth Sports Pressure Cooker Affects Both Children and Parents (F3156/F4061)

• Bone Health in Children: When to Worry and What to Do? (X4007)

The AAP National Conference offers a full range of pediatric topics. Use the AAP Conference Planner to build your itinerary and search sessions by keyword, topic, day, or speakers.

Visit AAPexperience.org/planner or scan the QR code to access the AAP Conference Planner.

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Peds 21, 1, 2, 3, Go!: Sports in the World of Pediatrics-Playing it Safe and Making it Fun! (c0012)Friday, October 10 • 11:30am – 5:30pm

The Self- Assessment portion of this course, titled Peds 21—Sports in the World of Pediatrics Self-Assessment, has been approved for 10 points of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) MOC Part 2 credit.

• Register to attend the 2014 National Conference & Exhibition.• Complete the online, pre-course self-assessment prior to the

start of Peds 21.• Attend the Peds 21 session.• Complete the online, post course self-assessment with a

minimum passing score of 80%.

This online self-assessment is a bonus to registered conference attendees to enhance the learning experience at the live activity and provide 10 ABP MOC Part 2 points in addition to the CME credit earned by attending the course. You must complete the pre-course self-assessment, attend Peds 21, and complete the post-course self-assessment to be eligible to claim 10 MOC Part 2 points.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AAP designates this live activity for a maximum of 49.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.