In continuation of the sports series lectures Department of Physical Education and Sports of Vasantrao Naik Government Institute of Arts and Social Sciences (V NGIASS) organised a webinar on ‘Physical Activity and Health’.
A certified specialist in the branch of Lifestyle Medicine concerned with Healthy Lifestyle Behaviour Changes and Sustainable Lifestyle Dr Roma Sarnaik was the resource person. Dr Sarnaik, who is a doctor and was herself a sportsperson since childhood and represented her school in swimming in nationals, spoke about the physical activity levels in children and adults, and prevalence of chronic or lifestyle diseases (noncommunicable diseases).
She spoke about various lifestyle diseases and made the students aware about lifestyle medicine, this being a relatively new branch practised in India. Dr Roma, who also has a Master’s degree in Nutrition in Practice and in Physical Activity and Health from England, talked about the effects of physical activity on physical as well as mental health of students. She also stressed on childhood obesity and how children have increased chances of being obese in adulthood as well, along with the negative health effects. During her online lecture, she also enlightened the students on the effects of physical activity on academic performance as well. She asked students to have proper nutrition and sound sleep for a healthy life.
Dr Roma guided the students on how to stay active, maintain proper nutrition and emotional resilience during these Covid-19 times. She concluded the webinar with some tips to students highlighting the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The webinar was conducted in presence of Principal, VNGIASS; Dr Sunitra Maharaj Patil, HoD, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Dr Deepak Sontakkey, Director, Physical Education Department Dr Chhaya Pati and Dr Indrajit Basu of SK Porwal College, Kamptee.