Wednesday, March 18, 2020

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - Dr. Jennifer Copeland

Topic: Should We Sit Less and Stand More? Why Sitting is NOT the New Smoking.

Many Canadians are now sitting 9 hours or more per day whether they are part of the work force or retired. Many of today’s jobs require people to work sitting in front of a computer and although increasing numbers now have the option to stand, there is little doubt that a sedentary lifestyle can affect your well-being. There may be health risks associated with excessive sedentary time, and this has given birth to the catch phrase, ‘sitting is the new smoking’.   But is it really? Jennifer will talk about her latest research into how sedentary time affects our health. She will also offer some creative suggestions on ways to sit less and move more every day.   

Speaker:  Dr. Jennifer Copeland

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Jennifer Copeland is a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education at the University of Lethbridge. Jennifer is originally from the Maritimes, where she earned a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of New Brunswick. Her research expertise is in the area of movement behaviours and health across the lifespan, with a particular focus on healthy ageing.

Jennifer is passionate about translating research into knowledge that can ultimately contribute to improving population health. To achieve that goal she regularly collaborates with community partners and stakeholders, and also takes every opportunity to present and explain the evidence of why people of all ages should move more!