Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour
You need physical activity for physical, emotional, and mental wellness. Regular physical activity can help you to feel strong, be healthy, lower your risk of chronic disease, improve focus and memory, and connect you with other people.
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) works with community partners to help support, mobilize, and create active communities.
We provide information, resources, and support activities related to the following topics:
- Building physical literacy awareness, knowledge, and skills.
- Reducing sedentary behaviour at home, school, and work.
- Advocating for active transportation in our communities.
- Safe play and staying injury-free.
For more information, current or upcoming events, or if you are a community partner interested in working together to deliver a program, please contact your local health unit office. Note that service availability may vary by community.
What we do
Some of our services and programs related to physical activity and sedentary behaviour include:
Physical activity programs
We work with community partners to promote physical activity to keep you and your family active and healthy at home, school, and work.
The following is a list of physical activity and healthy living programs that we may offer in your community:
For more information, current or upcoming events, or if you are a community partner interested in working together to deliver a program, please contact your local health unit office.
Healthy For Life Diabetes prevention program
The Healthy for Life program is a free, multi-session program for individuals looking to adopt healthy living habits that can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Participants will learn how to shop for healthy food, plan and cook healthy meals, get more active, manage stress, and set and reach realistic goals. Childcare and transportation are available.
To sign up for a Healthy for Life program, please contact your local health unit office.