ALBERTA CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING: FEB./07 WELLSPRING
STEPPING OUT: MALL WALKING AND OLDER ADULTS
http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/publications/wellspring.html
a. Feature article: Mall Walking: A New Strategy for Physical Activity Among
Older Adults.
This article describes both the benefits of walking in general and the
benefits of mall walking, especially for older adults.
b. Commentary: Mall Walking Programs in Alberta.
This issue's commentary outlines some of the features of successful mall
walking programs in Alberta.
To reprint either of these articles, please contact us at
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NEWS FROM THE CENTRE
a. Dr. Dru Marshall (chair of the Alberta Centre for Active Living's
Executive Management Group) has just been appointed the new Deputy Provost
at the University of Alberta, effective June 1, 2007. This appointment
recognizes Dr Marshall's exceptional work for the university's Faculty of
Physical Education and Recreation over many years, as professor, coach, and,
most recently, Vice Dean. Dru has had a long and happy association with the
centre, first as a researcher and then as chair of our Executive Management
Group for many years.
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b. Canadian Health Network's The Crazy Race: A Race for Your Health Invite
your friends to play CHN’s Crazy Race, an exciting online game in real-time.
Compete against other runners by answering a few short CHN health quizzes.
The first runner to cross the finish line wins a CHN health gift-pack! The
Alberta Centre for Active Living manages the Active Living section on
www.canadian-health-network.ca.
Du neuf au Réseau canadien de la santé (RCS) La course folle : Courez pour
la santé!
Invitez vos amis à se joindre à La course folle, l’enlevant cyberjeu en
temps réel du RCS. Mesurez-vous aux autres coureurs en répondant à quelques
petits quiz santé du RCS. Le premier coureur à franchir le fil d’arrivée se
mérite un ensemble cadeau santé offert par le RCS ! Le Alberta Centre for
Active Living gère le volet Vie Active du site Web
www.canadian-health-network.ca.
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c. Visit the centre's website for information and links related to physical
activity
- and different populations (e.g., children and youth, people with
disabilities, women)
- in various settings (e.g., workplaces, schools)
- and chronic diseases (e.g., heart disease, diabetes, cancer)
- and other topics (e.g., walking/pedometers, mental health).
To access this information, visit our website at www.centre4activeliving.ca.
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