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Virtual: Physical Activity for Cancer Survivorship: Health Benefits and Exercise Prescription
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am CDT
FreeIn this workshop, Dr. Neha Gothe, a professor and researcher from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will discuss the importance of physical activity for cancer survivors. In her presentation, she will review the health benefits of exercise for adults, benefits for cancer survivors, review American Cancer Society exercise recommendations, and provide tips for kick-starting a consistent exercise routine!
Dr. Gothe will also be joined by two of her graduate students, Emily and Veronica who will conduct a short (~10 minute) exercise demonstration at the end of the presentation!
Presented by Dr. Neha Gothe, an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and the Director of the Exercise Psychology Lab. You can visit the lab at http://www.epl.illinois.edu/
PLEASE NOTE:
*Registration closes at 8:00 pm on September 7th.
*Program opens for log-in 15 minutes prior to the start time.
*An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the program.