2011 Physical Activity Forum
Motivating Physical Activity Behaviour:
How do we separate fact from fiction?
The Alberta Centre for Active Living and Mount Royal University proudly co-sponsored this important half-day Physical Activity Forum in Edmonton and Calgary on May 10 and 12, 2011.
Forum proceedings
Speaker
About Dr. Philip M. Wilson Dr. Phil Wilson is recognized as a leading researcher in the field of human motivation and health-related behaviours. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology at Brock University (St. Catharines, Ontario). He is the co-founder and current co-director of the Behavioural Health Sciences Research Lab (BHSRL) at Brock University. |
Dr. Wilson's slides:
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Watch Dr. Wilson's keynote presentation! (2 available formats) |
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QuickTime video of Dr. Wilson's presentation in Edmonton To play .MOV files, download a free version of QuickTime, Real Player or VLC. |
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additional Links to Dr. Wilson's Presentation
- Intervention pictures: Dragon boat
- Dr. Jeff Vallence’s website: With link to the Exercise for Health: An Exercise Guide for Breast Cancer Survivors
- Motivation in Educational Research Laboratory
- Self-Determination Theory
- Exercise Motivation Measurement, David Markland, PhD
- Motivation Interviewing
- Research Laboratory on Social Behaviour, Dr. Robert J. Vallerand
- Behavioral Health Sciences Research Lab
Panel discussion
After the keynote presentation, three experts added their viewpoints in relation to Dr. Wilson's messages. Edmonton panelists: Bettyann Petruk, Pat Sachse-Brown, and Lisa A. Workman Calgary panelists: Marni Armstrong, Sherrie Dutton, and Joyce Sunada. |
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Watch the Edmonton panel discussion! (2 available formats) |
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YouTube |
QuickTime |
QuickTime video of the panel discussion in Edmonton To play .MOV files, download a free version of QuickTime, Real Player or VLC. |
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Previous Physical Activity Forums
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