Thank you for your interest to present for IDEA Health & Fitness Association.
In order to make this process smooth and efficient, we recommend the following:
- Read the selection criteria and presenter application packet sections below.
- Gather all the materials/information needed for each session submission.
- Then, revisit this page to complete the application online.
If all materials are available and ready at the time of submittal, the application should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Good Luck!
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OUR PURPOSE – Inspire the World to Fitness®
“The IDEA Way” is embodied by a commitment to excellence in fitness knowledge and education, founded on truth and integrity, an unshakable faith in the benefits of exercise, a devotion to the fitness community at large and a passion for spreading the message of good health and fitness worldwide.
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Presenter Application Deadlines
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Conference
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Location
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Conference Dates
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Application Deadline
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2009 IDEA Fitness Fusion Conference™
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Rosemont, IL
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April 23-26, 2009
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Closed
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2009 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
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Anaheim, CA
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August 12-16, 2009
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Closed
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2009 Inner IDEA® Conference
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La Quinta, CA
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September 9-13, 2009
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December 1, 2008
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2009 IDEA Personal Trainer Institute™
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Alexandria, VA
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February 19-22, 2009
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Closed
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Selection Criteria
IDEA is interested in presentations that:
- Provide more in-depth education on topics that have already appeared on other programs.
- Encourage fitness professionals to approach fundamental topics from a new direction or perspective.
- Contain practical "how-to" information.
- Have interactive content or demonstration.
- Directly address the needs of fitness and health professionals.
- Are debuted for the first time at an IDEA event.
Based on the following criteria, presenters must:
- Have the proper credentials to present each submitted topic.
- Qualify to provide continuing education credits (if presenting a workshop or lecture).
- Possess strong teaching skills pertinent to each topic.
- Introduce new, creative approaches to each topic, without sacrificing accuracy.
- Have presentation experience in the topic area in which he/she is applying.
- Possess a professional demeanor and appearance.
If Selected:
- Presenter biographies and session descriptions will be edited for clarity and to fit space requirements.
- IDEA pays presenters on a tiered compensation scale. All first-time presenters receive a complementary registration to the event only.
- Presenters may make minor changes to the choreography from the time the video is submitted for approval to the time of the actual event. However, significant changes in choreography, class format, course description or course objectives are not permitted.
The Presenter Application Packet
Items you will need to complete the online application for IDEA events are as follows:
- Personal information
- Short bio (limited to 60 words)
- Resumé
- Session Title (limited to 45 characters)
- Session Description (limited to 80 words)
- Outline of session, if submitted as a pre-conference offering
- Equipment needs
The Presenter Application for the 2009 IDEA Personal Trainer Institute, Fitness Fusion and World Fitness Convention are currently closed. Please check back at the beginning of April 2009 for presenter application deadlines for our 2010 events. If you would like to submit a Presenter Application for the 2009 Inner IDEA Conference please click here. The application deadline for this conference is December 1, 2008.
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