Walk This Way In-Person and Online Workshops
These free workshop is designed for community leaders who are interested in Walk This Way and in receiving copies of the free resource to distribute in their community.
Walk This Way is a self-help kit designed to assist adults, of all ages, in beginning and adhering to a walking regimen.
This resource will assist adults in increasing their level of physical activity and contribute to the promotion of healthy weights and the prevention of chronic diseases including heart disease & stroke.
Topics discussed will include:
- Application Process
- Orientation to the WTW Resource
- Communication Support Materials
- Tracking & Evaluation
- Incentives
- PARC Consultations & Training
- Networking
Click here to register for a Walk This Way online workshop.
PARC & Walk This Way Regional 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. Click here to register.
PARC Workshop Descriptions
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.
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.
Walk This Way is a set of self-help program materials intended to assist men and women, ages 20-64, in beginning and adhering to a walking regimen to increase their physical activity levels and prevent the onset of a stroke.
The WTW kit is aimed at adults in the Contemplation and Preparation Stage of Change (according to Prochaska and DiClemente’s model). These adults are thinking about becoming active, or have been active for less than 6 months.
To view copies of plans and learn how various sectors are using WTW, click here.
The WTW kit includes:
- Walk This Way magnetic calendar to record your minutes/steps for 6 weeks
- Walk This Way Users Guide with information on how to get started, tips and stretching
Download the Walk This Way User's Guide here: English French
- Walk This Way Leader’s Guide for health professionals
Download the Walk This Way Leader's Guide here: English French
Download the Walk This Way Handbook for Workplace Wellness Leaders here: English
Download the Walk This Way Communications Support Package: English French
Download the Walk This Way Screening Tool: English French
Download the Walk This Way Evaluation Tools: click here
