Singapore, Singapore
02/08/2019
CRC Auditorium, National University of Singapore
BACKGROUND
Globally, more than 1.4 billion adults are at risk of developing or exacerbating diseases due to a lack of physical activity, according to the recent World Health Organization (WHO) study in 2018.
Physical inactivity is a complex and multi-factorial behavior whose determinants vary across countries. Over the past years, Singapore’s sedentary lifestyle influenced by rapid urbanization has been a public health concern with serious health implications. Lack of time or energy and its tropical climate further deter individuals from participating in physical activity.
OBJECTIVES
This symposium aims to:
- Review the current status of physical activity in Singapore
- Share national programs and guidelines for promoting and performing physical activity
- Discuss technological tools for tracking and assessing physical activity; and
- Highlight nutritional approaches and exercise strategies for maximizing health and physical performance.
ORGANIZER
COLLABORATOR
Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
PROGRAM
The program is available HERE
PROGRAM & ABSTRACT BOOKLET
The program & abstract booklet is available HERE
SUMMARY REPORT
The summary report is available HERE
SPEAKERS
Ms. Alice Ong
Deputy Director
Physical Activity & Weight Management Division
Health Promotion Board
Singapore
Dr. Hock Woon Chiang
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Sport Singapore
Dr. Ivy Lim
Consultant
Singapore Sport and Exercise Medicine Centre
Dr. Stuart Phillips
Professor
Department of Kinesiology and School of Medicine
McMaster University
Canada
Dr. Andre Matthias Müller
Lecturer
Saw Swee Hock School of
Public Health
National University of Singapore
Dr. Jason Lee
Research Associate Professor
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
National University of Singapore
CHAIRPERSONS
Mr. Geoffry Smith
President
ILSI SEA Region
Singapore
Prof. Michael Chia
Professor
National Institute of Education
Singapore
BACKGROUND
Globally, more than 1.4 billion adults are at risk of developing exacerbating diseases due to a lack of physical activity, according to the recent World Health Organization (WHO) study in 2018.
Physical inactivity is a complex and multi-factorial behavior whose determinants vary across countries. Over the past years, Singapore’s sedentary lifestyle influenced by rapid urbanization has been a public health concern with serious health implications. Lack of time or energy and its tropical climate further deter individuals from participating physical activity.
OBJECTIVES
This symposium aims to:
- Review the current status of physical activity in Singapore
- Share national programs and guidelines for promoting and performing physical activity
- Discuss technological tools for tracking and assessing physical activity; and
- Highlight nutritional approaches and exercise strategies for maximizing health and physical performance.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Sport science, nutrition and health professionals, academia and research organizations, representatives from the government agencies, sport associations, food and beverage sectors, and relevant stakeholders.
ORGANIZER
COLLABORATOR
Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
PROGRAM
The program is available HERE
E-FLYER
The e-flyer is available HERE
REGISTRATION FEE
SGD 35 per person (registration fee is inclusive of morning refreshments and lunch)
REGISTRATION
Register HERE!