1. The U.Va. Center to Promote Effective Youth Development
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HEALTH & WELL-BEING:
A Discussion to Promote Physical Activity, Nutrition,
Health, and Well-Being in Children and Adolescents
The 3rd Annual Youth-Nex Conference
October 10 & 11, 2013
Arthur Weltman, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair: Kinesiology, Curry School of Education
Professor: Medicine, School of Medicine
Youth-Nex Program Director: Promoting Healthy Eating & Activity
for Youth

2. The U.Va. Center to Promote Effective Youth Development
YOUTH-NEX
Mission:
• Promote Healthy / Effective Youth
Development
• Enhance Potential of Youth as Healthy
Productive Citizens
• Reduce Developmental Risk
• Through Focused Research, Training
and Service

3. The U.Va. Center to Promote Effective Youth Development
YOUTH-NEX
The Center’s Work Encompasses a Wide
Range of Areas Including:
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Health Management
Civic Engagement
Educational Achievement
Healthy Relationships
Risk Reduction
Social Responsibility

4. The U.Va. Center to Promote Effective Youth Development