Established in 2003, the Physical Activity Resource Centre (PARC) is managed by Ophea and is funded by the Ministry of Health Promotion.
PARC supports physical activity promoters and key community leaders working in public health, community health centres, recreation and sport organizations, and non-government organizations to enhance opportunities for healthy active living in Ontario.
Physical inactivity is the most prevalent modifiable risk factor for all major chronic diseases. PARC’s long-term vision is to increase the level of physical activity among Ontarians, and as a result, reduce the prevalence of chronic diseases.
Currently, PARC’s programs and services are available in English (with some services available in French) and reach physical activity promoters across Ontario.
Our Vision
An active healthy Ontario.
Our Values
Capacity Building
Comprehensive Approach to Primary Prevention
Client-Centred
Maximize Resources
Our Purpose
The Physical Activity Resource Centre (PARC) exists to build the capacity of physical activity promoters and key community leaders across Ontario to deliver quality physical activity initiatives and effectively promote physical activity in a population health context.
PARC provides training and consultation, opportunities for networking and referrals, and resource and information dissemination services.
By building the capacity of physical activity promoters, it is expected that PARC will contribute to improving the health and well being of Ontarians.
PARC Team
The PARC Team is comprised of individuals with expertise in physical activity. Our team is available to provide information and support to PARC clients.
About Ophea
Ophea (Ontario Physical and Health Education Association) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting schools and communities through quality program supports, partnerships, and advocacy. Ophea is led by the vision that all kids will value, participate in, and make a lifelong commitment to healthy active living.
Ophea is committed to working in partnership with government, non-government, and community partners to facilitate and support healthy schools and healthy communities across Ontario. Ophea has demonstrated strong leadership with regards to physical activity promotion in Ontario over the past decade through the management of key initiatives including the Active Living Community Action Project (ALCAP), the Active Ontario Physical Activity Network and website, and most recently through the consistent reach and high degree of satisfaction related to PARC’s programs and services.
For more information about Ophea visit www.ophea.net