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Holistic Teacher Training in Portugal: RYHEALTH Workshop with the University of Coimbra
Speakers: Paulo Nobre, Beatriz Gomes, Paula Tavares, University of Coimbra (UC)
Date: July 6–7, 2023
On July 6 and 7, 2023, RYHEALTH is bringing a fresh perspective to teacher training! As part of the course “Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching” (AIDUC) at the University of Coimbra, RYHEALTH will host a specialized workshop for primary and secondary school teachers. The goal? To foster a science-based exchange and bring interdisciplinary education to life. Led by Paulo Nobre, Beatriz Gomes, and Paula Tavares, this workshop is one of 23 offered in the program, providing around 120 educators with new insights and perspectives.
The Context.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease and cancer are closely linked to lifestyle and environmental factors. Of particular concern is the latest study on childhood obesity in Portugal: according to the COSI-Portugal study (2022), 31.9% of children were classified as overweight, with 13.5% classified as obese in 2021/2022. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Portuguese Directorate-General for Health (DGS) attribute this trend to a lack of physical activity and unhealthy diets.
Why RYHEALTH?
In light of this, the RYHEALTH project focuses on prevention through healthy habits, beginning with the youngest among us. Its four core areas – The Activity Project, The Food Project, The Sustainability Project, and The Happiness Project – aim to establish health-promoting routines that reduce the risk of serious illness over time. RYHEALTH’s mission is to cultivate values that inspire children to care for their well-being, their health, and the planet.
The workshop and the RYHEALTH presentation at the roundtable will provide educators with valuable insights into the importance of a healthy lifestyle – and how they can serve as role models, passing this knowledge to the next generation. A program that makes learning practical, exciting, and impactful!
More information about the teacher training.
Speakers: Paulo Nobre, Beatriz Gomes, Paula Tavares, University of Coimbra (UC)
Date: July 6–7, 2023
On July 6 and 7, 2023, RYHEALTH is bringing a fresh perspective to teacher training! As part of the course “Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching” (AIDUC) at the University of Coimbra, RYHEALTH will host a specialized workshop for primary and secondary school teachers. The goal? To foster a science-based exchange and bring interdisciplinary education to life. Led by Paulo Nobre, Beatriz Gomes, and Paula Tavares, this workshop is one of 23 offered in the program, providing around 120 educators with new insights and perspectives.
The Context.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease and cancer are closely linked to lifestyle and environmental factors. Of particular concern is the latest study on childhood obesity in Portugal: according to the COSI-Portugal study (2022), 31.9% of children were classified as overweight, with 13.5% classified as obese in 2021/2022. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Portuguese Directorate-General for Health (DGS) attribute this trend to a lack of physical activity and unhealthy diets.
Why RYHEALTH?
In light of this, the RYHEALTH project focuses on prevention through healthy habits, beginning with the youngest among us. Its four core areas – The Activity Project, The Food Project, The Sustainability Project, and The Happiness Project – aim to establish health-promoting routines that reduce the risk of serious illness over time. RYHEALTH’s mission is to cultivate values that inspire children to care for their well-being, their health, and the planet.
The workshop and the RYHEALTH presentation at the roundtable will provide educators with valuable insights into the importance of a healthy lifestyle – and how they can serve as role models, passing this knowledge to the next generation. A program that makes learning practical, exciting, and impactful!
More information about the teacher training.