Wednesday July 8, 2009

Topic: Designed to be Active: Exploring the health enriching benefits of physical activity throughout the lifespan

Coordinator: Darren Morton

Presentation 1: Designed to be Active
- Evidence that we are designed to be active.
- Global activity trends and the factors driving them.
- The health consequences of inactivity versus the benefits of exercise.

Presentation 2: Activating the young
- It starts in pregnancy!
- How much activity do growing bodies need?
- Factors that shape the activity levels of children.
- Strategies for encouraging children to be more active.

Presentation 3: Active adults
- How much, what type, how hard and why?
- Evidence-based benefits of the active life.
- Exercise and the management of healthy body weight.
- Exercise and mental health.

Presenters: Dr Darren Morton & Jonathan Duffy
Time: 2:00 - 3:20 pm

Break: 3:20 - 3:40 pm

Presentation 4: Active older adults.
- Exercise as an ingredient for successful aging.
- Exercise and chronic conditions.

Presentation 5: Mustering the motivation.
- Why people struggle to be physically active.
- Strategies for improving exercise adherence.

Presentation 6: The 20 minute tone up.
- A complete body work-out from the comfort of your own home (come prepared for activity!).

Presenters: Dr Darren Morton & Jonathan Duffy
Time: 3:40 - 5:00 pm

End: 5:00 pm

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