e-Learning : Physical Activity and Chronic Disease
Presented by
Momiji / JSS
Wed. January 22nd, 2025, 3:00 – 4:15 pm EST (English)
This month of our e-Learning seminar series hosted by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS) is to learn about physical activity and its vital importance to health. *Held in English
What is this session about?
Join us for an engaging session designed to deepen your understanding of physical activity and its vital importance to health.
In this session, you will explore the various types of physical activity, from aerobic exercises to strength training, and learn how each contributes to overall well-being. We’ll discuss the latest physical activity recommendations, helping you understand how much movement is ideal especially for seniors. Additionally, we’ll delve into the critical role of physical activity in preventing and managing major chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.
This session promises to equip you with practical insights and strategies to enhance your health and the well-being of those around you. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge that can lead to a healthier life!
About our Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker : Kisha Goode, MPH, RKin
Kisha Goode is a Health Promotion Specialist at the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities. With over 20 years experience in the health field, she is passionate about supporting others in their journey toward a healthier lifestyle. Kisha is a Registered Kinesiologist with a Masters in Public Health, who applies an evidence-informed, community-needs focused lens to her work in program development, implementation, evaluation and reporting; designing and conducting community needs assessments; and health education development and delivery. She is a passionate advocate for physical activity promotion as a tool to prevent and manage chronic diseases and is personally committed to a physically active lifestyle.
Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities
SCHC provides comprehensive, focused health programs and services to improve the holistic overall health and well being for our community.
How to Attend
Anyone interested can attend but pre-registration required. Click the registration button below, and fill and submit it by two days before the session date (Mon, Jan 20). If you have difficulty using online registration system, feel free to contact the hosting agency.
（Registration Form will open from the button above）
Those who registered, will receive an invitation email with the Zoom link and ID/Passcode, by a day before the session date from the hosting organizations. Check your junk box if you can’t find it in your inbox – Email us if you don’t see it anywhere.
【Caution!】
1. Auto-email (to confirm what you filled) right after registration
You will receive a confirmation email from the system right after you “Submit” your form (this receipt does not contain the Zoom URL). Make sure to type correct email of yours. If you don’t see it, check your junk folder first, then contact JSS / Momiji.
2. Your Zoom display name should be recognizable to the host
Upon joining, please display your name on Zoom in ways we recognize that you registered. For example, instead of using nicknames or initials, include your first and/or last (e.g. Hanako Y, H. Yamada, Hanako Yamada) . We may not be able to allow you to enter for security purposes if we can’t recognize your name. We’ll show you how to change the display name 5 minutes before the session start.
※Contact JSS/Momiji if you don’t know how to change your Zoom display name.
Contact
- Momiji Health Care Society（Chikage）：416-261-6683 x.244 / ciw@momiji.on.ca
- Japanese Social Services (JSS) (Rumiko）：416-385-9200 / programs@jss.ca
Zoom – First Time?
If this is the first time you are trying out Zoom, we are more than happy to help you out with downloading and using Zoom, while connecting with you via phone. Please contact us as soon as possible, to book your practice session. *Availability may be limited depending on the number of requests.
**Please note that we most likely can’t help you connecting Zoom on the day of the seminar due to limited staffing. We encourage you to book us for the separate practice prior to the seminar date.
This eLearning series is:
- Provided by：Momiji Health Care Society、 Japanese Social Services (JSS)
- supported by Shinobu Yajima (Halton Japanese Senior Lunch Group), Family Talks Forum (FTF)
