Active Living Conference

Practice/Policy and Research presentation proposals related to increasing physical activity for all people are invited for submission. Proposals related to equity for racially and ethnically diverse populations, people with disabilities, and those living in lower-income urban and rural communities who are at greatest risk for physical inactivity and its related diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic conditions are encouraged. Proposals related to the conference theme – Play every Day, it’s the Multigenerational Healthy Way – are also welcomed, but it is not a requirement to address this topic. The conference sub themes of disparities, inclusion, active transportation, recreation and sport may also help guide the focus of proposals.

Progress towards creating more equitable activity-friendly communities requires learning across many disciplines and regions, so proposals from all fields of research and practice are invited, as are proposals with an international focus. Proposals focused solely on behavior change at the individual level and studies related to obesity treatments will not be accepted.