Physical Fitness, Activity and Function Working Group

The PFAF WG forms a network of European and international experts, working in Physical Fitness, Activity and Function.

The EASO PFAF WG will comprise the following members:

  • Co-Chair
  • Co-Chair
  • Ex Officio – EASO Executive Director
  • Members co-opted and acknowledged for specific projects

The PFAF WG forms a network of European and international experts, working in Physical Fitness, Activity and Function. The PBMH WG offers offer expert opinion and input to EASO activities, and reports to the Board of Trustees via its Co-Chairs who shall be invited to report to Executive Committee meetings.

The Co-Chairs of the PBMH WG will be appointed by the EASO Board of Trustees and shall serve a term of 3 years. Each Co-Chair may be appointed for a maximum of 2 full terms.

PFAF WG Co-Chairs will propose projects using the standard EASO Project Proposal process

WORKING GROUP CHAIRS

Membership (2022-2025)

Co-Chairs

  • Grace O’Malley (Ireland)
  • Jean-Michel Oppert (France)

Terms of Reference

The objectives of the WG are:

  • To provide a platform for discussion and learning related to physical health and behaviour in obesity research and practice
  • To create a network of specialists in Physical Fitness, Activity and Function across the EASO member countries
  • To identify hot topics and areas of interest in Physical Fitness, Activity and Function, and prepare expert statements and recommendations
  • To contribute to the development of ECO programmes via membership of the Programme Organising Committee (POC)
  • To develop topic specific Teaching Sessions and/or Symposia at each ECO
  • To contribute the to the development of Masterclass, ECN and Teaching school programmes
  • To host PFAF WG symposia at National Association meetings when invited
  • To contribute to EASO symposia and sessions at relevant partner society congresses where appropriate
  • To improve training and education of health professionals by developing resources and tools that can be used to assess, treat and promote physical fitness, activity and function.