Keeping active during pandemic

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A key issue for many people during the current restrictions is staying active when our usual activity outlets are closed.  Our colleagues, Amy Latimer & Jenn Tomasone of the Sport & Exercise Research team, have launched a free, telephone-based program to help people with physical disabilities to stay active, entitled Get in Motion.  The program provides evidence-based activity coaching to people with a variety of different physical disabilities. Coaches are trained volunteers with knowledge of adapted physical activity.  Get in Motion is delivered through phone or video calls, for coaching about: goal-setting, planning & scheduling, overcoming barriers, or finding physical activity resources.

Get in Motion Promotional Poster

Visit the Canadian Disability Participation Program for more information.

The Queen’s University Gazette also featured the Get in Motion program.