Health for All – Physical Fitness Screening Program for academic and nonacademic staff of the University of Peradeniya was organized on 11th September 2023 as a joint event by the Students’ Society of Physiotherapy and the Department of Physiotherapy to mark the World Physiotherapy Day 2023 – celebrated globally on 08th September.
The program was conducted at the University Gymnasium. The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of the Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Head, Department of Physiotherapy, Director, Physical Education Unit and staff of the Department of Physiotherapy, Staff of the Physical Education Unit, and physiotherapy students. Prof. Terrence Madhujith, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya graced the occasion as the chief guest. Dr. Esther Liyanage, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Physiotherapy conducted an awareness session on the importance of physical activity and nutrition balance. A health screening program comprising of physical fitness assessment, lung function testing, cardio-respiratory assessment, and nutritional & dietary advice was conducted for academic and non-academic staff of the University of Peradeniya. More than 150 staff from all the faculties and centers of the university were screened and benefited in this program.
