Laval, August 13, 2020 – Starting September 26, 2020, the Armand-Frappier Museum will present its new temporary exhibition titled “Get Moving!” Designed by the museum, this exhibition will inform visitors about how the body works when it is in motion and the effects of physical activity on health. This is an exhibition that is sure to inspire visitors to get moving more—for both health and enjoyment!

The "Bouger!" Exhibition
The exhibition reminds us that moving is essential to staying healthy. But just how important is it? What happens in the body when we move? What can we do to move more? Visitors will be invited to get active to answer these questions and many more! They can even visit the Museum’s lab to further demystify the science behind physical activity.

An Interactive Tour
Every Saturday this fall, visitors of all ages can sign up for an interactive tour and enjoy a personalized experience that complies with current health guidelines! Using sensors and other measuring devices, both in the exhibition and in the lab, they’ll discover the changes that occur in their bodies when they engage in physical activity—and why.

A Scientific Committee of Experts
To ensure the accuracy of the content, the Museum has consulted a committee of experts:
– Paquito Bernard, professor in the Department of Physical Activity Sciences at the Université du Québec à Montréal,
– Louis Bherer, full professor in the Department of Medicine at the Université de Montréal and researcher at the Montreal Heart Institute Research Center and the Centre for Preventive Medicine and Physical Activity (Centre ÉPIC),
– Éléonor Riesco, exercise physiologist and associate professor in the Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences at the University of Sherbrooke,
– Dominique Tremblay, former Paralympic athlete, operations manager at the International Boccia Federation, trainer at Formation AlterGo, and sports commentator at AMI-télé,
– Laurent Turcot, professor of history at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, holder of the Canada Research Chair in the History of Leisure and Entertainment.

In addition to these five experts, professionals from the Laval Sports Medicine Centre andthe Institut Pacifique, as well as physical education teachers and fifth-grade teachers from Simon-Vanier School and their students, were consulted during the development of certain aspects of the exhibition and its educational program.

Upcoming events …
– Exhibition opening as part of Science Culture Week – September 26, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Free tour of the exhibition (registration required) and Facebook Live (at 10 a.m.).
– Science Culture Days – October 22, 2020, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Everyone Wins When Families Get Moving!, a free virtual and interactive conference (registration required).

For more information: musee-afrappier.qc.ca / 450-686-5641, ext. 0

Thank you to our partners
This exhibition was produced and is presented thanks to the support of numerous partners: City of Laval, Government of Quebec, Merck, Actua, INRS, Laval School Board, Laval Transit Authority, Tourisme Laval, Sports Laval, and the 55th Quebec Games Finals, Laval – Summer 2021.

During the pandemic, the Museum is taking steps to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone; therefore, registration is required.

About
The Armand-Frappier Museum’s mission is to promote understanding of scientific issues related to human health by offering educational activities to the general public.

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Source:
Anna Lieby, Communications Manager
450-686-5641 ext. 4416 or [email protected]

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