Huffines Discussion Friday

Former Aggie Quarterback Jerrod Johnson joins the lineup at the Huffines Discussion 6 on Friday (Nov.) 11 at 1 p.m. in the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. Hosted by Texas A&M’s Department of Health and Kinesiology, the event will feature national leaders throughout the human performance and sport medicine fields will meet to discuss the future of health and wellness practices across the nation.

Admission is free and made possible by the Sydney and J.L. Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance with advertising support from The Eagle and TexAgs.

Discussion topics will range from nutrition, obesity issues, exercise science, and professional sports.

“We are excited about all of our speakers because they represent the best and the brightest in the field right now,” said Huffines Institute Director Tim Lightfoot. “I hope people walk away from this event learning about all the incredible things going on in this profession and how Texas A&M is helping lead the way.”

In addition to Johnson, this year’s speaker panel will include:

James Hill – University of Colorado- Founder, Director, Anschutz Health and Wellness Center

Chisa Yamaguchi – Marketing Director and Performer, Diavolo Institute

John Jakicic – University of Pittsburgh, Influence of exercise on health and weight

Peter Wagner – University of California, San Diego – Editor in chief, the Journal of Applied Physiology

William Dexter – Former President, American College of Sports Medicine

Sue Bodine – University of California — Davis

Russell Pate – University of South Carolina

More information about the Huffines Discussion 6 can be found on the website.