emphasis on physical activity
East Midlands Physical Activity Network
The East Midlands Physical Activity Network (EMPAN) was formed following the successful EMPHASIS Physical Activity conference in February 2004. The EMPAN has now formed a steering group from an initial meeting for the wider physical activity EMPHASIS group and developed a Discussion Paper with the Purpose and Aim of the group defined and a Delivery Plan for the future direction.
Purpose
To bring together professionals working in physical activity and health in order to improve and co-ordinate service delivery and professional development.
Aims
To lobby local, regional and national organisations to raise the profile of the physical activity agenda and act as the voice for the East Midlands.
- To share good practice between physical activity and health professionals.
- To provide CPD opportunities for physical activity and health professionals.
- To develop a communication network enabling information exchange to take place on a formal and informal basis.
- To support physical activity and health strategic planning in the region.
- To highlight funding opportunities for physical activity and health initiatives within the region.
- To support the implementation of new National, Regional and Local Policy on physical activity and health.
- To support the implementation of Choosing Activity.
EMPAN Steering Group papers
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An initial area of development for E14-May-2007 outline the policy context for physical activity in relation to Choosing Activity:
Feedback on the Delivery Plan and Discussion Paper are welcome, please contact Sarah Bowles.
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EMPAN events
The East Midlands Physical Activity Network Second Annual Seminar took place on the 18th April 2007 at The Trent Vineyard. The aim of the day was to take part in small workshops regarding new national, regional and local physical activity developments.
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EMPAN Evaluation Workshop: Delegate Notes Learning from the LEAP evaluation process? |
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Public Health Guidance: Physical Activity (NICE presentation) |
The EMPAN Annual Networking Seminar was held on 18th October 2005 at Holme Pierrepont. The event was the first EMPAN full-day seminar, where physical activity and health professionals had the opportunity to get updated on new national, regional and local physical activity developments as well as listen to local examples of best practice activity initiatives.
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East Midlands Physical Activity Network: Annual Networking Seminar
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