Physical Activity, Fitness and Function Working Group

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

The EASO PAFF WG will comprise the following members:

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

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

PAFF 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 Activity, Fitness and Function across the EASO member countries
  • To identify hot topics and areas of interest in Physical Activity, Fitness 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 PAFF 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 Activity, Fitness and Function.