Welcome to the second webinar in the seminar series: The Human in Motion – Health Throughout Life. This time, we focus on the movement of children and youth and how to create conditions for an active and healthy upbringing.
The webinar is aimed at anyone interested in promoting healthy habits and joy of movement among children and youth, with a focus on sustainable development and long-term health.
Introduction
Current status and trends in physical activity among children and youth
Hanna Karlsson, Project Coordinator, RYHealth
Effects of exercise for children and youth – the impact on bone health
Michael Svensson, Associate Professor of Sports Medicine, Umeå University
Break
How can we create environments that foster children's relationship with movement?
Tom Englen, Program Director, Change the Game
Active transportation for increased movement to and from school
Anna-Karin Lindkvist, Associate Professor of Physiotherapy, Department of Health, Education, and Technology, Luleå University of Technology
Discussion and conclusion
For those inspired to continue the dialogue, we offer a follow-up meeting on March 12, 11:00–12:00, where you will receive information about funding opportunities for collaboration and have the chance to participate in smaller group discussions.
Link to registration. The webinar is held in Swedish.
