Physical Activity Or Sedentary Behavior In Children
Date:
Tue, Mar 13th, 2018Time:
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Description:
Physical activity or sedentary behavior in children – is there a best bet for public health?
A PARTNERSHIP IN RESEARCH PRESENTATION
Sponsored by the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease
PRESENTER:
Ali McManus, Associate Professor
School of Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Development, UBC Okanagan
ABSTRACT: The physical and social environments many children live in today are characterized by the pervasive presence of screen-based media and no longer promote physical activity.
Hear Dr. McManus’ research on the impact this is having on the physical and psychological well-being of our children and youth.
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Everyone is welcome
Attend in person or via webinar.
Please register at http://alimcmanus.eventbrite.ca
Venue:
UBC Okanagan
Address:1088 Discovery Ave., Reichwald Health Sciences, RHS 129, Kelowna, V1V 1V7
Cost:
FREE and OPEN to the public - Everyone is welcomeTicketing and/or registration:
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