To implement the Macao SAR Government’s policy in the development of sport for all, Macao Sport Development Board organize Sports and Health Consultation Service Point at different public sports and recreation facilities in Macao in the morning of every Sunday since April 2009, so as to give Macao citizens more information on sport for all activities, provide them with sports and health related consultation services, arouse their interest and encourage them to take an active part in sport, thus reaching the ultimate goal of improving their general health. The Sports and Health Consultation Service Point for this quarter was conducted at Flora Garden, Guia Hill Fitness Trail (Guia Watch Tower) and Camões Garden, attracting 3,379 participants.
Throughout the event, a variety of sports were demonstrated by professional teachers of the Sport for All Fitness and Recreation Classes, pass by exercisers and citizens were invited to participate in these sports activities, which enabled them to experience the pleasure of sport through direct participation. In addition, free physical fitness test services were provided on the site of the event by professional health care personnel, including the measurement of blood pressure, heart rate and weight, etc. Based on the test results, participants were given corresponding professional advice on sports plans, suggestion on appropriate items and amount of exercises, and guidance on healthy dietary habits in order to help them to realize the ideal benefits bring about through sports.
The event was widely supported and enthusiastically attended by the general public.