Speakers and Programme Confirmed for Online Physical Activity For Health Division Day

The CASES Division of Physical Activity for Health (PA4H) is counting down to its Division Day on Wednesday 9 December 2026.

The Division aims to develop a network of sport and exercise scientists studying or working within the discipline areas related to physical activity, exercise and health sciences to represent their interests, organise CPD and networking events; and develop and share useful resources.

The Division Day provides a valuable opportunity for academics, students and industry professionals to come together and share their knowledge and experiences in physical activity for health. The event will take place online from 1pm – 4.30pm on Wednesday 9 December 2026.

The keynote speaker for 2026 is Professor Mark Faghy FCASES who will be giving his talk on “Rethinking Physical Activity Prescription in Long COVID and Energy-Limiting Conditions: From Exercise Promotion to Energy Management”.

Professor Mark Faghy FCASES is Professor of Clinical Exercise Science at Loughborough University. Mark is a Fellow and has been an active member of CASES since 2012 contributing to the work of the Association across a wide range of projects, groups and roles.

Dr Dan Bailey HonFCASES and Chair of the Physical Activity For Health Division said, "This event provides a fantastic opportunity for researchers, practitioners and students to come together, share ideas, and discuss the latest developments in physical activity for health. Whether you are looking to expand your knowledge, build collaborations, or explore innovative approaches to research and practice, this promises to be an engaging and valuable experience."

Following the keynote talk, there will be a range of presentations. Full abstracts of all presentations are available now in the Physical Activity For Health Division Day Programme and Abstract Booklet.

The presentations include:

• Anne Fischer, Manchester Metropolitan University. “Confidence in Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Symptoms of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Active Nulligravid Women: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Survey”
• Mandeep Singh, Queen Mary University. “Prevalence of Physical Activity in diverse populations with Parkinson’s disease in East London”
• Daniel Cooper, City St George’s, University of London. “Co-adaptation of a walking exercise behaviour change intervention for people with peripheral artery disease for delivery in primary and community care: The MOSAIC2 intervention”.
• Abbie Bell, University of Bedfordshire. “Effects of breaking up sitting time on cardiometabolic risk markers and left ventricular function and structure following myocardial infarction.”
• Tim Grove, Brunel University London. “Percentile values for the 2-minute walk test in community dwelling older Ghanian adults according to sex and age”

The afternoon session will debate the question “Should the government pay people to be physically active?” chaired by Dr Stephanie Stockwell and the day will conclude with the presentation of awards and a discussion with the CASES Division Committee chaired by Dr Miranda Armstrong.

Registration is FREE for CASES members and at a small fee for non-members.

Register for the Physical Activity For Health Division Day 2026.