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14:live will be returning on the 17^th of March 14:00-14:45 in the Poole House Refectory. This is open to all staff and students and I am pleased to welcome DR James Gavin.

Regardless of age, the benefits of climbing stairs are numerous. This month’s talk will explore the impact of stair climbing on people’s physical function and cardiovascular fitness. Across the lifespan vigorous physical activity can maintain one’s health, fitness and functional mobility. However, the importance of physical function is often overlooked, and becomes essential for mobility after injury and with ageing.

Stair climbing not only benefits cardiovascular health, but also: leg strength, postural stability, balance and sensory awareness. The relevance of physical functional performance in our lives will be discussed from both athletic and clinical perspectives.

It would be great to see you all there to listen to what’s going to be a very interesting talk with James Gavin, and just to give you that little bit more incentive to come along, there will be 30 x tokens for the first 30 audience members to be exchanged for a FREE individual Papa John’s Pizza at the end of the talk, plus lots of free tea & coffee, don’t miss out! If you have any questions about this event or would like to hear about any other upcoming student engagement with research events, contact me on ocooke@bournemouth.ac.uk