The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Activity Behaviours and The Implications for Health and Wellness

Symposium C10

Authors

  • Shannon S. D. Bredin University of British Columbia
  • Jack Taunton University of British Columbia; Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre
  • Paul Oh University Health Network; Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
  • Jodi Edwards University of Ottawa
  • Simon L. Bacon Concordia University
  • Anthony Bourque Vivo for Healthier Generations

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.636

Abstract

Description: This symposium chaired by Dr. Shannon Bredin, University of British Columbia, will explore the current evidence regarding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity behaviours and the implications for health and well-being in diverse populations.

Dr. Jack Taunton, Professor Emeritus, UBC and Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre, will discuss the treatment of persons exposed to COVID-19 with particular emphasis on those with the Long Hauler Syndrome.

Dr. Paul Oh, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, will highlight the important role cardiac rehabilitation approaches will play in the treatment of those living with the long-term effects of COVID-19 infection.

Dr. Jodi Edwards, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, will provide a patient's perspective living with and recovering from COVID-19.

Dr. Simon Bacon, Concordia University, will discuss the lessons learned from global initiatives, such as the International Assessment of COVID-19-related Attitudes, Concerns, Responses and Impacts in Relation to Public Health Policies (iCARE) study.

The session will end with a discussion of Public Health Agency of Canada funded projects and the changes that were made to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity programming at the community level.

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Bredin, S., Taunton, J., Oh, P., Edwards, J., Bacon, S., & Bourque, A. (2021). The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Activity Behaviours and The Implications for Health and Wellness: Symposium C10. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.636

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