Wellbeing Lecture Series: Taking Control of your Health – Sitting is the New Smoking

Date:
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Room 6-306, Conference Centre
Campus:
Prince George

Sitting can wreak havoc on your health. Recent studies show that too much sitting contributes to a host of diseases—from obesity and diabetes to cancer and depression. The facts are in: sitting literally shortens your life.

Come and talk about the risks of a sedentary life and explore solutions increase energy, increase your metabolism and get moving!

Presenter: Tracie AlbisserMSc., Exercise Physiologist, and Kinesiologist

Tracie brings 20 years of training experience with a full spectrum of clientele including high level athletes, injured/disabled, and those with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, and osteoporosis.

She has instructed in the College of New Caledonia Kinesiology program for the last 7 years and has presented in a variety of fitness, academic, and corporate setting. Tracie brings her passion for teaching and healthy lifestyles to every presentation.


The Wellbeing Lecture Series is presented by Human Resources and the Northern Sport Centre.

Each session is open to UNBC staff and faculty only.

Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 12:05 to 12:55 pm from May 4 to June 1, 2016.

Contact Information

Carleigh Benoit, Mainager - Health & Wellbeing
Phone: 250-960-5531
Email: carleigh.benoit@unbc.ca

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