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Mini Move: Paediatric Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour with Rachel Knight

Mini Move: Paediatric Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour with Rachel Knight

FromThe Movement Prescription


Mini Move: Paediatric Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour with Rachel Knight

FromThe Movement Prescription

ratings:
Length:
6 minutes
Released:
Dec 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Join us for a short episode, with a brief conversation into childhood physical inactivity with our guest, Rachel Knight from the Welsh Institute for Physical Activity, Health, and Sport (WIPAHS). Rachel is a physiotherapist by training and now an academic, exploring childhood physical activity and how to address it. With some ongoing work assessing how clinicians promote physical activity in children if you have time please complete the survey: Paediatric Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour. With 80% of our adolescents failing to meet physical activity guidelines you input to urgently address this is required!You can find the survey at: https://swansea.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/paediatric-physical-activity-sedentary-behaviour-copyProduced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/
Released:
Dec 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (21)

Promising to transform your understanding and approach towards physical activity in primary care, The Movement Prescription podcast is a treasure trove of insights. The Royal College of GP's Lifestyle and Physical Activity Champions, Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, Dr Callum Leese and Dr Suzy Scarlett, are here to paint a picture that moves away from rigorous exercises and lays focus on the importance of re-introducing movement into our daily lives. We have a line-up of exceptional guests offering their unique expertise. Listen to Russell Kane, the renowned comedian, and an advocate for lifestyle medicine, and Michele Zanini from the Italian Olympic triathlon team, share their insights on how physical activity can revolutionize health. Learn from Dr Emma Lunan and Dr Charlotte Marriott as they delve into managing long-term conditions and mental health with physical activity. We'll also explore the concept of green prescribing and the art of motivational interviewing with Dr Hamish Reid. So, tune in, subscribe for updates and join the conversation with the hashtag #activepractice on social media. Let's embark on a journey where small changes will lead to big things.