April 14 - April 15, 2005
Promoting an Active South Carolina: Physical Activity: On the Fast Track to Health

This conference will familiarize participants with state-of-the art practice and science in physical activity, including national trends and issues, and innovative programs. Participants will learn the scientific and theoretical basis for physical activity promotion, and gain insight into building community support for physical activity.

New this year is the formation of three physical activity topic “tracks” which will allow for in-depth coverage of three areas related to physical activity promotion. This year the tracks are:

• Policies Promoting Physical Activity
• Creating Active Environments
• Group Fitness Instruction
  

Conference brochure (pdf)

2004 Fall Faith Conference
Walking in Divine Health

Breakout sessions provided participants the opportunity to learn where to begin when introducing physical activity and wellness programs into a church setting. The discussion of the Seven Pillars of Health provided information needed for obtaining vibrant health - body, mind and spirit.

Conference Date: November 12, 2004
Location: Columbia Conference Center
Speakers: Don Colbert, M.D.

2004 Physical Activity Conference
Promoting an Active South Carolina: Getting Active Against Obesity

The 2004 Conference familiarized participants with state-of-the art practice and science in physical activity, including national trends and issues, and innovative programs. Participants learned the scientific and theoretical basis for physical activity promotion and gained insight into building community support for physical activity.

Conference Date: April 21 - April 22, 2004
Location: The Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center
Speakers: Melissa Johnson; Allison Topper

2003 Physical Activity Conference
Promoting an Active South Carolina: Painting Our Future ... Just Imagine

The 2003 Conference familiarized participants with state-of-the art practices and science in physical activity, including national trends and issues, and innovative programs. Participants learned the scientific and theoretical basis for physical activity promotion and gained insight into building community support for physical activity.

Conference Date: April 10 - April 11, 2003
Location: Clarion Town House Hotel
Speakers: Michael Ronkin; Dr. Thaddeus Bell, M.D.; Dr. Frank Booth, Ph. D.

Additional Information

For additional information concerning the past conferences, please contact Amy Splittgerber, Executive Director of SCCPPA.

Phone: 803.798.9086
E-mail: splittae@dhec.sc.gov

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