PARC - The Physical Activity Resource Centre

Social Determinants of Health and Physical Activity
This workshop will present information and considerations on ways to address the social determinants of health when developing physical activity programs and services. Discussion will include an overview of existing programs and provide networking opportunities. Information from the Heart Health Resource, Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition (OHCC), and Health Nexus, as well as research from Dr. Gina Browne Professor, School of Nursing, McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario has been included in this presentation. OHCC will be assisting in the facilitation of the workshop.

By the end of the workshop you should:
1.Have a good understanding of what the social determinants and health inequities are and the connection to physical activity.
2.Be aware of some existing physical activity programs that address the social determinants of health.
3.Understand how to create physical activity programs that address the social determinants of health.
4.Have increased knowledge of current research in the area of physical activity and the social determinants of health.
5.Know where to get more information and support.

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