The Centre for Active Living's mandate is to promote active living by bridging research, practice and decision-making.
NOTE: We are closing as of June 30, 2021.
We are closing on June 30, 2021. It has been a pleasure serving physical activity practitioners for 32 years. We are transitioning our CAL resources to the U of A Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation website. Details coming soon.
#BudgetCuts#PhysicalActivity#KnowledgeTranslation
UBC Health Psychology study, Allies in Health, is recruiting volunteers to learn more about how two people (one over 65 and another over 18 years) can help promote each other's health behaviours and wellbeing during the current circumstances. https://t.co/C10CNM2gTf
How can you create system-level change for the good of your students? Unite partners beyond the education sector! Work with other fields, like health, social services, sports and recreation.
Get up to $5,000 with the Healthy Community Grant. Due March 1, the goal of the grant is to enable healthy living champions to support healthy eating and/or active living within the context of recreation at the community level. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/PZMKQqthLw
Approximately 20% of US citizens will be over age 65 by 2030. As the no. of adults over age 65 continues to grow, the obligation for mitigating age-related deteriorations in mobility will become a key element of preventative health care. #PhysicalActivity https://t.co/K8FthLh6yc
Whenever quality #PhysicalLiteracy experiences are considered, FUN is always a key element. This figure was developed from the early work of Dr. @ajvisek, which identifies key determinants of FUN within a #QualitySport environment. via @SportForLife_
Resistance training led to some significant health improvements by building strength, promoting functional abilities, & helping to protect older adults from chronic conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes, & heart disease. @SHAPE_Alberta@Centre4AL
https://t.co/5MlYm04Ijw
AUMA is hosting a live webinar on grant writing on February 11 from 7 - 9 p.m. This webinar is free to anyone associated with an Alberta not-for-profit organization, and will be facilitated by Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women. https://t.co/Tl3vqwymEa
Whatever challenges you’re facing in 2021, just 15 minutes of physical activity can help improve your mood. The more you move, the better you feel!
https://t.co/hkEP4ran2O #moveforyourmood
Lawson Foundation invests $4.95 million in 8 demonstration projects to build adult capacity to support #outdoorplay in Early Learning and Child Care. Congrats to all our grantees! https://t.co/4Hwp95jyBG
Get active this winter with the True North Challenge in the ParticipACTION app! Any movement counts, so rally your virtual crew and strap on those skates, grab your toboggan or put on a pair of snowshoes and get out there! Get Up. Get Outside. Get Active. #TrueNorthMove
Yoga for Young Adults Affected by Cancer is BACK! This is a FREE online yoga program for young adults affected by cancer and their support persons. The #yoga program is 8 weeks long and classes occur 1x/week.
Link for more info/to register: https://t.co/aBzStkN7Ga
Join us for an info session about the Master of Kinesiology degree program @UCalgary. Learn about the application process, career options and more. Chat with alumni, current students and faculty members on Zoom. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2 - 3 p.m. RSVP to [email protected].
Calling all seniors! Register for Winter Walk Day for your chance to win a physical activity resource kit designed just for YOU and your friends! https://t.co/lffKTgyEhD @ASCHA__ @goodsamaritanCA @scpcn@agefriendlyYEG@arpaonline@sageyeg