THE HUB: Resources
The Western research Hub 2024 Report:
This report highlights our collective progress in advocating for and implementing sustainable, culturally relevant physical activity opportunities, aligned with the World Health Organization’s 2018 Global Action Plan on Physical Activity and Health (WHO GAPPA).
Since its inception in 2021, the Hub expanded national and international partnerships, launched the My Active Ingredient website to support individuals with chronic conditions, and awarded Implementation Seed Grants to projects improving physical activity accessibility. Through knowledge exchange events, research collaborations, and community engagement, the Hub continues to drive policy change and foster active lifestyles.
My Active Ingredient:
A peer-to-peer online healthcare hub on physical activity and health where patients, care providers, and the public can share their favourite ‘movement hacks’ and successes.
myactiveingredient.org
My Active Ingredient aims to increase the accessibility and quality of physical activity advice and resources for individuals living with chronic conditions or other barriers to physical activity.
Publications & Media:
We publish a variety of articles, white papers, and editorials on a variety of topics related to physical activity.
Learning from ‘lived expertise’: engaging athletes and patients in sport and exercise medicine research and policy
Athletes’ and patients’ perspectives are critical in Sport and Exercise Medicine research1 and the voices of those most impacted by research, policy development and implementation must be actively engaged throughout the process—‘nothing about us, without us’.
Answering the World Health Organization’s Call to Implement the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity
Physical activity provides a multitude of health benefits at all stages of life and plays a vital role in the treatment and prevention of a variety of noncommunicable diseases, yet half (49%) of Canadian adults and fewer than half (44%) of children and youth meet national physical activity guidelines for their health.
My Active Ingredient: making movement more accessible for people living with chronic conditions
Physical activity can treat over 30 chronic conditions, yet four out of five Canadians are not active enough to get these benefits. Finding evidence-based physical activity guidance for specific chronic health conditions is challenging, and patients are unsure about what and how much exercise is needed.
Embracing Relationality in eHealth Co-Design: A Report on Indigenous Community Engagement for My Active Ingredient
In the wake of My Active Ingredient’s most recent relaunch (June 3, 2022), engaging in a process evaluation through community engagement is important for pursuing the highest user experience. Additionally, as a peer-to-peer healthcare hub, reaching out to members of the community…
Knowledge exchange series:
Over 2023-2024, The Hub is offering a series of webinars and podcasts on a variety of topics related to physical activity research and implementation.
Unmet needs in clinical care for Sport and Exercise Medicine with an Equity Lens: An athlete's perspective
Dr. Olivia Ghosh-Swaby shares her perspective and expertise as an athlete on unmet needs in clinical care for Sports and Exercise Medicine.
Grant Review 101: The Basics of Reviewing Grant Applications
Dr. Dawn Richards gives a primer on how to peer review grant applications, highlighting the unique perspectives that patient and community partners bring to this process.
Building Authentic Research Partnerships
Mariam Hayward offers an introductory guide on building authentic research partnerships and the RECAP program (link), highlighting valuable insights and perspectives from patient partner, Paula Rawlinson.
Implementation 'Bright Spots': Sport for Inclusion and Street Soccer London
Dr. David Oudshoorn and David Stickland share insights on research engaging underpresented communitties and local initiatives fostering social inclusion through sport, including the Street Soccer London program.
Implementation 'Bright Spots': Parkwood Fitness Centre
Dr. Unger and her team present learnings from a local implementation project enhancing access to adaptive physical activity programs for people with mobility impairments.
Implementation 'Bright Spots': 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Older Adults
Dr. Ziebart and Steve Di Ciacca present learnings from a local implementation project evaluating the impact of implementing the 24-hour fitness guidelines into community-based fitness classes for older adults.
Physical Activity Prescription in Primary Care: What do we know and where do we need to go?
By the end of this session, viewers will be able to explain the importance and benefits of prescribing physical activity to their patients.
Physical Activity Prescription in Primary Care: Providing personalised care
By the end of this session, viewers will be able to provide personalized physical activity advice to their patients.