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Webinar: The Human in Motion – Health Throughout Life
Webinar: The Human in Motion – Health Throughout Life

How can we create the right conditions for children and youth to develop lifelong healthy movement habits?

Join us for the second webinar in The Human in Motion – Health Throughout Life series, where we explore physical activity trends, the health benefits of movement, active transportation, and strategies for fostering environments that promote lifelong activity.

This event is organised by RYHEALTH in collaboration with the SOHL Project (Support Office for Life Science & Health) and ECHAlliance (European Connected Health Alliance), bringing together leading experts to discuss how we can ensure an active and healthy upbringing for future generations.

📅 Date: Friday, 28 February 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00 CET
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🗣️ Language: Swedish

Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for anyone passionate about children’s and youth health, including educators, healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, and parents. Gain insights from leading experts on how to integrate physical activity into daily life and promote sustainable, active lifestyles from an early age.

Featured Speakers & Topics

🎤 Hanna Karlsson, Project Coordinator, Region Västerbotten, RYHEALTH
📌 Current trends in physical activity among children and youth

🎤 Michael Svensson, Associate Professor of Sports Medicine, Umeå University
📌 The impact of exercise on bone health in children and youth

🎤 Tom Englen, Program Director, Change the Game
📌 Creating environments that nurture a lifelong relationship with movement

🎤 Anna-Karin Lindkvist, Associate Professor of Physiotherapy, Luleå University of Technology
📌 Active transportation: Encouraging movement to and from school

Discussion & Next Steps

The session will conclude with a Q&A and discussion, with an opportunity to reconnect on March 12 for those interested in collaboration and funding opportunities.

🔗 Register here: Event Registration

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Join us as we shape the future of movement and health for the next generation! 🚀