Under the guidance of His Excellency the Dean of the College of Applied Medical Sciences at Jouf University, Dr. Abdullah bin Faleh Al-Sirhani, the college organized a lecture titled “Physiotherapy: Physical Health and Intellectual Enhancement,” delivered by His Excellency Dr. Ammar bin Mohammed Al-Abbad, Head of the Department of Physiotherapy and Health Rehabilitation.

The lecture addressed the comprehensive role of physiotherapy in treatment, prevention, health promotion, and improving quality of life, and explained the differences between physical activity and exercise, highlighting age‑specific recommendations that include for adults 150 minutes per week of moderate‑intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity, along with muscle‑strengthening exercises on two or more days per week, emphasizing balance support and fall prevention for older adults, and allocating 60 minutes daily for children and adolescents. It also warned about the risks of physical inactivity and prolonged sitting and their associated health hazards, and reviewed the role of wearable devices in tracking steps, heart rate, and sleep, providing real‑time feedback and prompts to break up sedentary time.

Amid notable audience engagement, participants discussed implementing the recommendations in study and workplace settings and produced practical proposals for gradual initiation, adherence tracking, and integrating supportive technologies to promote sustained health continuity.