PARC Online Workshops Series
PARC workshops are delivered in an on-line/teleconference format using Microsoft Live Meeting & Bell Conferencing.  Participants need a computer with high-speed Internet access and a separate phone line.  Several participants can share a computer and phone line, so that more than one person per location can participate. All workshops are free of charge and are approximately one and a half hours in duration.  Please note that there is a maximum number of 20 participants per workshop. 

Online Workshop Series

Physical Activity 101 & Behavior Change

This Workshop is for community leaders (e.g. health professionals, educators, recreation) involved in planning and/or implementing physical activity initiatives.  Learn the theories behind influencing behavior change; to better understand, reach out to, and reflect the needs of changing adults to your programs.  

Physical Activity 101 & Behavior Change:

Thursday, September 18th, 2008 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EST)- FULL

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EST)

The Built Environment- Creating Active Living Communities-

The workshop will give an overview of the build environment as it pertains to physical activity and will provide participants with an environmental scan of what is going on in this area across the province.  It will also be a great opportunity for health promoters to discuss challenges and successes in this emerging area.  A special guest from the Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition will be available to answer specific questions. 

The Built Environment- Creating Active Living Communities:

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EST)- FULL

Mental Health and Physical Activity: Recovery in Motion- FULL

This exciting new area of interest will be discussed, presenting the latest research on the topic of using physical activity within mental health treatment.  The workshop will provide an opportunity to discuss topics ranging from physical activity and depression to physical activity and substance abuse with a lead researcher in this area from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) on hand for a question and answer session. 

Mental Health and Physical Activity: Recovery in Motion

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EST)- FULL

In-person workshop dates and locations will be announced shortly!

Click here to download the Workshop Registration Form. 

PARC Physical Activity Symposium 2008

Tuesday & Wednesday, March 4-5, 2008.
Click here for details.


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