0-5 y.o. Physical Activity Seminar

Attn: EDUCATORS & CARERS OF 0-5 Year olds

Want interactive ideas for physical activity and healthy eating in early childhood settings, home environment and the community?

ACHPER (SA) coordinated a number of Regional Seminars, funded by SA Health that promoted the recently released 0-5 year old National Physical Activity Recommendations. This seminar focused on sharing ideas of best practice and offered practical ideas to support educators, health professionals, parents and those who work with children in this age group. The highlight of the seminar was Keynote Speaker Jo Salmon, Deakin University, read her bio below, also listed is the three regions ACHPER (SA) held the seminars.

Pt Lincoln Seminar
6th July 2011, 2pm - 5pm
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Gawler, Barossa, Northern Metro Seminar
7th July 2011, 9.30am - 12.30pm
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Adelaide Metro Seminar
7th July 2011, 2pm - 5pm
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AREAS COVERED:
~ Explore the evidence underpinning the recently released 0-5 year old National Physical Activity Recommendations
~ Practical strategies that offer relevant opportunities to promote active and healthy living in the community and homes
~ Identify ways to apply the 0-5 y.o. national physical activity recommendations/guidelines within your setting/home environment
~ Resources/Websites - explore useful websites & resources to support active & healthy living (eg. Go for 2&5)-You will also be provided with a resource goodie bag to implement new ideas
~ Food labeling - understanding and interpreting food labels, tips for healthy eating
~ Choice of sessions to ensure relevance & support for your background

Guest Speaker: Jo Salmon, Deakin University
BIO:

Professor Jo Salmon is a Principal Research Fellow at the Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deakin University, Melbourne. An expert in the field of physical activity among young children and families, she was co-author of the National Physical Activity Recommendations for 0-5 year olds in Australia. Her research interests are in assessing the effectiveness of interventions to reduce child ren's sedentary behaviours and promote physical activity.