What: WV Physical Activity Symposium, hosted by West Virginia on the Move, Inc. and West Virginia University (College of Physical Activity & Sport Sciences and the CARDIAC Project).

Where: Embassy Suites and other announced locations. See below for details.

When: Thursday, June 17, through Friday, June 18.

Why: The WV Physical Activity Symposium will showcase the state’s current efforts in changing the physical activity culture as well as focus on a strategic plan for WV in the future. The Symposium will feature nationally renowned speakers and presentations showcasing WV best practices.

Speaker Highlight: Shannon Miller, 2-time Olympic gold medalist and 7-time Olympic Medalist and 9-time World Medalist. She remains the most decorated American gymnast, male or female, in history, having won more Olympic and World Championship medals than any other US gymnast.

Shannon is a passionate supporter for the health and wellness of women and children. She has been a strong advocate for education and awareness of heart disease, cervical cancer and prenatal health & fitness. In addition, The Shannon Miller Foundation fights childhood obesity through fitness and nutritional education.

Through Shannon’s focus on children, teens and women’s fitness, she strives to make a positive impact on their health through education and awareness of the health risks associated with obesity. The Shannon Miller Foundation offers children the opportunity to be physically active, and gain greater nutritional knowledge.

Visit http://shannonmiller.com/index.php

More symposium details:
www.wvphysicalactivity.org
http://twitter.com/WVPASymposium
http://twitter.com/wvunewsfeed
http://twitter.com/wvutoday

The following are key press opportunities:

Selected Schedule: WV Physical Activity Symposium features national celebrities, DanceDanceRevolution state championship

TIME
LOCATION
EVENT DESCRIPTION

Thursday, June 17, 2010
11 a.m.-Noon
Capital Complex (Outside Capitol Dome/Rain Location Capitol Dome Rotunda)
2010 DanceDanceRevolution West Virginia State Championship Tournament Kick Off

12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel
West Virginia Physical Activity Symposium Opening Session:
– 1230 p.m.-1 p.m. Welcome – Honorable Joe Manchin, Governor of West Virginia
– 1 p.m.-1:10 p.m. Symposium Introduction – Eloise Elliott, Symposium Chair
– Call To Action Keynote – Russ Pate, PhD

3 p.m.-4 p.m.
Capitol Dome/Rotunda
2010 DanceDanceRevolution West Virginia State Championship Tournament State Tournament Finals
– Held inside the Capitol Dome at the State Capital Complex, the finals for the Elementary School, Middle School, and High School Divisions

5 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

Embassy Suites Hotel
WV Physical Activity Symposium Poster Session/Wine & Cheese Reception: Showcase WV

Thursday, June 17, 2010
Continued

6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Governor’s Mansion

WV Physical Activity Symposium All Conference Picnic
WV State DanceDanceRevolution Champions Scholarship Awards presentations
– Shannon Miller, seven time Olympic Medalist and nine time World Medalist, The Most Decorated American Olympic Gymnast in history
– Jared Fogle – The Subway Guy
– Phil Pfister, 2006 World’s Strongest Man
– DDR State Champions presented scholarship checks by the Honorable Joe Manchin, Governor of West Virginia

6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Governor’s Mansion

WV Physical Activity Symposium All Conference Picnic

PRESS INTERVIEWS:

– Conducted during the West Virginia Physical Activity Symposium All Conference Picnic
– Press interviews are available during dinner, regarding the West Virginia Physical Activity Symposium and 2010 DanceDanceRevolution West Virginia State Championship

Friday, June 18, 2010
9 -9:30 a.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel
West Virginia Physical Activity Symposium
– Introduction of Special Guest, Mrs. Gayle Manchin, First Lady of West Virginia, introduces Shannon Miller, seven time Olympic Medalist and Phil Pfister, 2006 World’s Strongest Man

Friday, June 18, 2010
Continued

Noon-1:30 p.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel
West Virginia Physical Activity Symposium
Closing Luncheon with remarks from Alfred Ware, Ware Family Foundation; and Jared Fogle: His Amazing Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle

CONTACT:
Kim Cameon, WVU College of Physical Activity & Sport Sciences
Cell: 304-216-6249
Phone 304-293-0827
Kimberly.cameon@mail.wvu.edu

Eloise Elliott, WV Physical Activity Symposium
Cell: 540-392-5554
Phone 304-293-0869
Eloise.elliott@mail.wvu.edu