Objective To organise the 21st international symposium of the "European Group of Paediatric Exercise Physiology" in Corsendonk, Belgium (September 12-16, 2001). The aim of the group is to promote the international exchange of scientific information relevant to the physiology of exercise in growing individuals. The group consists of physiologists, paediatricians and physical educators. Physical inactivity is an independent risk factor for disease. Physical activity is decreasing in children and adolescents. This will become a major health problem in Europe, particularly in girls. Therefore the title of the 2001 meeting will be "Exercise and Physical (In) activity in Children, with Focus on the Girl". The aim of the meeting is to examine causes of physical inactivity and to formulate guidelines for promoting physical activity in children and adolescents. Fields of science social scienceseducational sciencesdidacticsmedical and health sciencesbasic medicinephysiologymedical and health scienceshealth sciencessport and fitness sciences Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-11. - Research relating to the persons with disabilities Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme ACM - Preparatory, accompanying and support measures Coordinator GENT UNIVERSITY EU contribution No data Address De Pintelaan 185 UZ 9000 GENT Belgium See on map Total cost No data