讲座题目 | Sit Less, Move More for Your Health | ||
主讲人 （单位） | Danijela Gasevic （Monash University） | 主持人 （单位） | 孙胜楠 （东南大学） |
讲座时间 | 4月25日14:00 | 讲座地点 | 经管楼B201 |
主讲人简介 |
Danijela is an Associate Professor of Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Prevention, Head of the Postgraduate Program and Head of the Professional Education Program in the School of Public Health and Prevention Medicine, Monash University, Australia. She leads a Behavioral and Social Epidemiology (BASE) Research Group. Her research focuses on prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases with a particular focus on the effect of physical activity and sedentary behavior on health. She's a passionate advocate for active transport. She led the development of and facilitated the massive open online course (MOOC) Sit Less, Get Active (Coursera), the first MOOC to deliver and evaluate physical activity promotion. As an avid supporter of evidence based-teaching and learning, Danijela uses pedagogical evidence to inform and transform health professions education. Danijela sits on the Human Research Ethics Committee, Alfred Health, and several education-related committees at Monash. | ||
讲座内容摘要 | Physical activity is fundamental to maintaining and improving health, yet many people worldwide do not get enough movement in their daily lives. Sedentary behavior is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for a range of chronic health conditions. In this talk, we will first explore the significance of physical activity for overall health and well-being, establishing the importance of making movement a priority in everyday life. The presentation will begin by defining key concepts around physical activity and sedentary behavior, setting the stage with a comparative look at current physical activity statistics in Australia and China. Following this, I will present recent findings on physical activity and health outcomes in older adults, generated by the Behavioral and Social Epidemiology (BASE) Research Group. I will also share key results from Sit Less, Get Active, a massive open online course that aims to encourage participants to incorporate more movement into their routines. The talk will conclude with practical advice on how to reduce sitting time, stay active, and integrate beneficial movement practices into daily life—small steps that add up to significant health benefits. Join us to learn how sitting less and moving more can make a positive difference to your health and quality of life. | ||
