Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines for Individuals with Down Syndrome: Upcoming Training Course

SSRII has announced an 8-hour training course titled “Guidelines for Physical Activity and Exercise in Individuals with Down Syndrome,” scheduled for May 1, 2025.

The course will be held both in-person at the institute’s premises and virtually for participants across the country.

Course Instructors:
    •    Dr. Ali Kashi: Associate Professor at the Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences and Secretary-General of Special Olympics Iran.
    •    Dr. Sahel Hemmati: Psychiatrist and Associate Professor at the University of Rehabilitation and Social Health Sciences.

Key Topics Covered:
    •    Understanding Down Syndrome and its effects.
    •    Principles and fundamentals of exercise for individuals with Down Syndrome.
    •    Developing customized exercise prescriptions.

Additional Details:
    •    Eligibility: Open to the general public; no prerequisites required.
    •    Certification: All participants will receive a bilingual certificate of attendance issued by the Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, affiliated with the Ministry of Science.

Registration Fees:
    •    Virtual participation: 1,200,000 Toman
    •    In-person participation: 1,500,000 Toman

How to Register:

Interested participants can register via the following links:
    •    Virtual registration: ssrc.ac.ir/farhangi/fa/form/231
    •    In-person registration: ssrc.ac.ir/farhangi/fa/form/230

Contact Information:

For further inquiries, contact:
    •    Phone: +98 (21) 66955762, 66955893 (ext. 107)
    •    Mobile: +98 9018062983