June 27, 2021

S1 EP10 The Effect of Physical Inactivity in Children

40 minutes

In this episode, Críonna is joined by Dr. Sinead Sheridan, PhD, a researcher and lecturer in exercise physiology, physical activity & sports nutrition at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Sinead's main area of research focuses on the effects of inactivity in young adults.

In this episode they discuss:

The effects of inactivity on health in children

How inactivity impacts heart health & risk of chronic disease

The impact of COVID on physical activity behaviours

Physical activity guidelines for children & adults- are they realistic?

How to make physical activity guidelines more accessible

Do parents have an obligation to promote physical activity in their children?

Practical tips to motivate kids to move more

Read more from Sinead's 20 peer reviewed publications here.

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