PARC, Ophea & PRO In-Person Workshop - WORKSHOP IS FULL
Ophea and PRO are partnering to host 'Facilitating Conflict - An Opportunity to Learn', a FREE interactive workshop, sponsored by PARC and presented by Alf Grigg, an Instructor from Seneca College, Recreation and Leisure Services Program.
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2008 Time: 10am-2pm (Lunch will be provided!)
Location: Sport Alliance of Ontario - Boardroom 1A, 1185 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto, ON.
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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
PARC & Walk This Way In-Person Workshops
The workshops will include opportunities for physical activity promoters to network and learn from each other’s experiences about promoting and implementing physical activity programs and initiatives in different communities. See workshop descriptions below or click here to register now.
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.
Best Western Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre, Kenora- Wednesday, October 1, 2008 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Mental Health and Physical Activity: Recovery in Motion
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.
Location TBA, Fort Frances- Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Location TBA, Owen Sound- Thursday, November 6, 2008 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Community Health Services Department, Bayside Health Centre, Sarnia- Tuesday, November 25, 2008 10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Location TBA, Ottawa- Friday, March 27, 2009 Time TBA
Click here to download the In-PersonworkshopRegistration Form.
PARC Online WorkshopsSeries
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.
Physical Activity101& 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 (online):
Thursday, September 18th, 2008 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EST)- FULL
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EST)- FULL
The Built Environment- Creating Active Living Communities (online):
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EST)- FULL
Mental Health and Physical Activity: Recovery in Motion (online):
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EST)- FULL
PARC Physical Activity Symposium 2008
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4-5, 2008.
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