Contemporary societies, ongoing development models and their problems Physical activity, exercise, sport, health and quality of life are interconnected concepts that have received increasing attention and discussion. The urgency of implementing such concepts in contemporary societies is the subject of periodic recommendations by various entities, such as the WHO, UNESCO or the UN. Thus, numerous intervention policies have been promoted by governmental institutions in order to promote changes in social habits and lifestyles, facing the current behavioral epidemic, such as sedentary lifestyle, physical inactivity, overweight and obesity, diabetes. type II and arterial hypertension.
Main objectives:
• Allow a space for reflection among the various professionals working in the field of exercise and health.
• Address intervention strategies in the field of exercise prescription for health.
• Create synergies between different areas of action in favor of improving well-being and health.
The III Conference in Exercise Prescription and Health Promotion will take place at the School of Education and Social Sciences of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria on December 13th and 14th, 2024.
Participants
Researchers, Health professionals, Physical education teachers, Physical exercise professionals, Senior sports technicians, Higher education students, General public
Subthemes
Intervention strategies for the prescription of physical exercise for health
Innovation and technology in physical activity and health
Working languages
Portuguese, english and spanish
Download here the poster of the II Conference in Exercise Prescription and Health Promotion
