{"id":19981,"date":"2024-12-15T22:28:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T02:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jss.ca\/?p=19981"},"modified":"2024-12-20T16:11:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T20:11:44","slug":"physical_activity_seminar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jss.ca\/en\/news\/physical_activity_seminar\/","title":{"rendered":"e-Learning : Physical Activity and Chronic Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"
Presented by<\/h5>\n
Momiji \/ JSS<\/h5>\n

Wed. January 22nd, 2025, 3:00 \u2013 4:15 pm EST<\/strong><\/h4>\n

(English with Japanese Interpretation)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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This month of our e-Learning seminar series hosted by\u00a0Momiji Health Care Society<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Japanese Social Services<\/a> (JSS) is to learn about physical activity and its vital importance to health. *Held in English with Japanese Interpretation<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is this session about?<\/h2>\n

\"\"Join us for an engaging session designed to deepen your understanding of physical activity and its vital importance to health.<\/p>\n

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\u2019ll discuss the latest physical activity recommendations, helping you understand how much movement is ideal especially for seniors. Additionally, we\u2019ll delve into the critical role of physical activity in preventing and managing major chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.<\/p>\n

This session promises to equip you with practical insights and strategies to enhance your health and the well-being of those around you. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge that can lead to a healthier life!<\/p>\n

About our Guest Speaker<\/h2>\n

Guest Speaker :\u00a0 Kisha Goode, MPH, RKin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities<\/a>\"\"<\/h5>\n

SCHC provides comprehensive, focused health programs and services to improve the holistic overall health and well being for our community.<\/p>\n

How to Attend<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\uff08Registration Form will open from the button above\uff09<\/p>\n

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\u2019t find it in your inbox \u2013 Email us if you don\u2019t see it anywhere.<\/p>\n

\u3010Caution!\u3011<\/h3>\n

1.\u00a0Auto-email (to confirm what you filled) right after registration<\/h4>\n

You will receive a confirmation email from the system right after you \u201cSubmit\u201d your form (this receipt does not contain the Zoom URL). Make sure to type correct email of yours.\u00a0If you don\u2019t see it, check your junk folder first<\/strong>, then contact JSS \/ Momiji.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Your Zoom display name should be recognizable to the host<\/h4>\n

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\u2019t recognize your name. We\u2019ll show you how to change the display name 5 minutes before the session start.<\/p>\n

\u203bContact JSS\/Momiji if you don\u2019t know how to change your Zoom display name.<\/p>\n

Contact<\/h2>\n