Cadre du programme d’activité physique au travail

Alberta Centre for Active Living

PDF file, 21 pages
Published: 2003
GeoOrigin: Alberta

Nous vous souhaitons la bienvenue dans le Cadre du programme d’activité physique au travail! Le présent document constitue le plan détaillé d’un programme d’activité physique appliqué au lieu de travail. Il cible le lieu de travail à différents niveaux. La norme décrite dans ce document représente les meilleures pratiques; elle a été établie après une évaluation des besoins effectuée par le gouvernement albertain, dans le cadre de sa stratégie de promotion d’un mode de vie actif. Ce document se fonde également sur un modèle utilisé pour assurer la santé et la sécurité au travail.

Keywords: French

Cadre du programme d’activité physique au travail : outil de vérification

Alberta Centre for Active Living

PDF file, 15 pages
Published: 2003
GeoOrigin: Alberta

Une vérification permet d’établir une base de référence destinée à mesurer l’amélioration en fonction de critères prédéterminés. Le présent outil de vérification permet d’évaluer les critères du Cadre du programme d'activité physique au travail.

Keywords: French

Creating Healthier Environments to Address Physical Inactivity, Obesity and Chronic Diseases - A Presentation by Dr. Karen Lee

Alberta Centre for Active Living

html file
Published: 2009
GeoOrigin: Alberta

In 2009, Dr. Karen Lee delivered a presentation on creating built environments that encourage people to be more physically active and to do physical activity as part of their daily routine (e.g., take the stairs instead of the elevator).

Karen's presentation was built around her work as deputy director for the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Here you will find access to her presentation slides and links to the renowned Fit-City conferences.

Keywords: built environment, urban design, chronic disease, communities, workplace

Ever Active Workplaces

Alberta Centre for Active Living

pdf file, 2 pages
Published:
Oct 2003
GeoOrigin: Alberta

On page 3 of this WellSpring issue, the article describes Ever Active Workplaces, a project designed to help workplaces build a supportive environment for physical activity pursuits, education, and events. The project, developed by the Alberta Be Fit For Life (BFFL) Network, also includes a customized tool kit to customize the program to fit each workplace's goals.

Keywords: tools, workplace

Exercising Your Hands and Wrists @Your Desk (video)

Alberta Centre for Active Living

Video file
GeoOrigin: Alberta

We often use our hands and wrists while we are at our desks, especially when we use computers. When we keep making the same movements, we could strain or even injure our hands and wrists. This video will help keep your hands and wrists strong and flexible.

Exercising Your Hands and Wrists is part of the Alberta Centre for Active Living's Physical Activity @ Work website.

Keywords: exercises, ergonomics, work stations, videos

Framework for Building a Workplace Physical Activity Program

Alberta Centre for Active Living

pdf file, 3 pages
Published:
Oct 2003
GeoOrigin: Alberta

On page 4 of this WellSpring issue, the article describes the Alberta Centre for Active Living's Workplace Physical Activity Framework, a resource designed to help workplaces plan and implement successful workplace physical activity programs. The framework uses an ecological perspective with five levels: the individual, social, organizational, community, and policy levels.

Keywords: frameworks, workplace planning

Guides and Booklets of the Alberta Centre for Active Living

Alberta Centre for Active Living

html file
GeoOrigin: Alberta

The Alberta Centre for Active Living has produced guides/booklets related to:

• older adult physical activity
• workplace physical activity

Keywords: Centre publications, older adults, workplace, tools

Le yoga @ votre bureau (vidéo)

Alberta Centre for Active Living

Published:
Jun 2007
GeoOrigin: Alberta

Les personnes qui travaillent assises à un bureau toute la journée sont susceptibles de rester longtemps dans la même position.

Les exercices de ces deux vidéos sont conçus pour en contrecarrer les effets.

Monitrice de yoga Les dix-huit années de pratique du yoga de Marcia Langenberg, les onze dernières étant aussi consacrées à son enseignement, ont amélioré son sentiment de bien-être.

Keywords: French, videos

Les étirements @ votre bureau (vidéo)

Alberta Centre for Active Living

Published:
Jul 2007
GeoOrigin: Alberta

Les personnes qui travaillent assises à un bureau toute la journée sont susceptibles de rester longtemps dans la même position.

Les exercices de ces deux vidéos sont conçus pour en contrecarrer les effets.

Monitrice d’étirements musculaires Lindsay Wright est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en éducation physique et loisir et est accréditée comme conseillère en condition physique et habitudes de vie.

Elle est aussi coordonnatrice du réseau Be Fit For Life de l’Unité provinciale de la Condition physique (Université de l’Alberta, Edmonton Alberta).

Keywords: workplace, stretching, French, videos

Physical Activity Programs in the Workplace: Why Bother?

Alberta Centre for Active Living

pdf file, 2 pages
Published:
Oct 2003
GeoOrigin: Alberta

Because healthy employees are valuable company assets, workplace wellness programs have become increasingly common in Canada!!

This WellSpring article emphasizes that in order to participate, employees need

• convenient times and locations;
• flex-time to allow employees to participate;
• on-site facilities;
• management support and promotion of the program.

Keywords: benefits, workplace planning

Promoting Physical Activity at Work

Alberta Centre for Active Living

PDF file, 4 pages
Published:
Jun 2007
GeoOrigin: Alberta

This WellSpring article includes three main topics:

• How promoting physical activity during the workday benefits both employees and employers.

• Effective ways to promote physical activity at work.

• Description of the Alberta Centre for Active

Living’s new Physical Activity @ Work website and how it can help you promote physical activity in your workplace.

Keywords: workplace

Stretching @ Your Desk videos

Alberta Centre for Active Living

Video file
GeoOrigin: Alberta

The Stretching @ Your Desk videos are part of the Alberta Centre for Active Living's Physical Activity @ Work website.

Each stretching video takes about as long as a coffee break.

Most of the exercises can be done right in front of your computer monitor. No need for special clothes or equipment.

To make them easier to access, you can play them using QuickTime, Real Player, VideoLan or Windows Media Player. (Windows Media Player is best if you have firewall issues with QuickTime or Real Player.)

Keywords: videos, stretching, work stations

Videos of the Alberta Centre for Active Living

Alberta Centre for Active Living

html file
GeoOrigin: Alberta

The Alberta Centre for Active Living has produced various videos to support physical activity in the work environment.

Follow one or more of the videos below during your coffee break or at lunch for a relaxing and healthy change of pace in the middle of your busy day.

• Exercising Your Hand and Wrists @ Your Desk
• Stretching @ Your Desk
• Yoga @ Your Desk

Keywords: Centre work, videos, work stations

What's Shaking at the University of Alberta? A Best-Practice Workplace Wellness Plan

Alberta Centre for Active Living

pdf file, 2 pages
Published:
Oct 2003
GeoOrigin: Alberta

On page 6 of this WellSpring issue, the article describes the University of Alberta's Final Report of the Senate Task Force on Wellness, a document that included a wide range of recommendations to improve the health of faculty, staff, and students. A campus-wide communications plan to encourage physical activity among students, staff, and faculty was one of the recommendations listed in the task force report.

Keywords: workplace planning, reports, motivation

Workplace Physical Activity Framework

Alberta Centre for Active Living

PDF file, 36 pages
Published: 2003
GeoOrigin: Alberta

Welcome to the Workplace Physical Activity Framework! This tool provides a blueprint for developing a physical activity program in your workplace. You will find:

• Program Standard, and
• Audit Tool

both of which can be used to create and continuously improve your program.

The Framework is a free download. It is also available in French (translated by the City of Ottawa, Public Health):

• Cadre de programme d'activité physique au travail

• Outil de vérification

This resource is also available in the Centre library: Centre Publications, ID #802

Keywords: evaluation, planning, workplace, tools

Yoga @ Your Desk (video)

Alberta Centre for Active Living

Video file
Published:
Jun 2007
GeoOrigin: Alberta

People who work at their desks all day tend to stay in one position for a long time.

The exercises in these videos are designed to counter the effects of sitting at your desk. Each video is about the length of your coffee break.

The video is also available in French.

Keywords: yoga, videos, work stations

10,000 Steps

Queensland Health

GeoOrigin: International

10,000 Steps is a free health promotion program that encourages the use of step-counting pedometers to monitor your daily physical activity levels.

Pedometers are promoted to help set goals and monitor daily activity levels.

This is a great site to send clients or patients to or to sign up as an individual.

As a representative of your organization/workplace or community, you can access the resources and materials to help implement 10,000 Steps in your area.

Keywords: pedometers, walking, programs, tools, workplace walking

A Fresh Look At Healthy Workplaces

32 pages
Published: 2007
GeoOrigin: Alberta

This booklet provides information, tips and resources to help employees make healthy choices at work and in their personal life.

This resource is also available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Health Promotion [file cabinet], ID #1181

ACSM's Worksite Health Promotion Manual

250 pages
Published: 2003
GeoOrigin: International

A reference for professionals who are setting up, running and evaluating on-the-job programs. A practical, hands-on tool complete with real-world examples and objective to help with healthy worksite promotion.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Health/Well-being--Health Promotion, ID #798

Active Communities Workplace Workbook

Active Communities

pdf file, 83 pages
GeoOrigin: British Columbia

This workbook is a handy and user-friendly resource for those interested in starting a workplace initiative. The Active Workplace Workbook has four main areas of focus:

• Benefits of an active workplace
• A comprehensive healthy workplace approach
• Getting started: an eight-stage, step-by-step formula for planning and implementing your workplace initiative.
• Recommended practices that work

This resource is also available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Active Living, ID #1160

Keywords: workplace planning

An Introduction to Comprehensive Workplace Health Promotion

44 pages
Published: 2004
GeoOrigin: Ontario

This info-pack is designed for health promotion practitioners who are relatively new to the area of workplace health promotion or are looking for a refresher on current theory and practice. It provides an overview of comprehensive workplace health promotion. Version 1.1

This resource is also available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Health Promotion, ID #1072

Be Fit for Life Network

Be Fit for Life

GeoOrigin: Alberta

Be Fit for Life (BFFL) Network includes nine regional centres that provide services, programs, education and resources to promote Albertans to more physically activity.

They work with schools, workplaces and the community. Connect with your local BFFL today!

Keywords: fitness, communities, tools

Building ACTIVE LIVING in Your Community: Presenter's Manual

65 pages
Published: 1992

Resource kit (complete with 33 slides) for leaders wanting to introduce the concept of active living to community groups, schools, and workplaces.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Physical Activity--Communications [file cabinet], ID#280

Business Case for Active Living at Work

Public Health Agency of Canada

GeoOrigin: National

The Business Case for Active Living at Work has been developed in partnership with the Canadian Council for Health and Active Living at Work (CCHALW).

In this resource you will find:

• the benefits of being active in the workplace,
• research summary of what has been done,
• information about what works,
• how to get started,
• a business case template for you to implement your own program
• a presentation for you to use.

Keywords: evaluations, workplace benefits, workplace planning

Canada's Healthy Workplace Month

Canadian Healthy Workplace Council

GeoOrigin: National

Held each October, Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month (CHWM) is the perfect opportunity to introduce workplace health to your organization or to strengthen your commitment if you’re already on the journey to a healthier workplace.

You can register you organization for free. Plus you'll find lots of activities and resources for you and your organization.

Keywords: programs

Commuter Challenge

Commuter Challenge

GeoOrigin: National

The annual Commuter Challenge encourages Canadians to use active and sustainable modes of transportation to and from work each year during Environment Week (first week in June). Compete with other communities across Canada or with other workplaces within your own community.

Communities and organizations can now register, and submit results for Commuter Challenge events held at other times throughout the year.

Keywords: active transportation, campaigns

Comprehensive Workplace Health Promotion: Catalogue of Situational Assessment Tools

THCU (The Health Communication Unit, Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto)

Published: 2010
GeoOrigin: Ontario

Search the catalogue (right hand coloumn) consisting of 42 recommended and promising situational assessment tools for your workplace.

There are six categories of tools:

• needs assessments;
• health risk appraisals;
• workplace audits;
• employee interest surveys;
• current practice surveys;
• organizational culture surveys.

Keywords: workplace assessments, workplace surveys, workplace tools

Comprehensive Workplace Health Promotion: Catalogue of Well-Regarded Interventions

The Health Communication Unit, University of Toronto

GeoOrigin: Ontario

Well-regarded interventions are excellent programs identified by a credible source (using sound evaluation practices)as interventions with positive outcomes and/or results in the workplace.

The catalogue includes a project overview, characteristics of the intervention and resources developed.

You may want to add your intervention to the growing catalogue!

Keywords: workplace programs, workplace interventions

Creating a Healthy Workforce: Health Promotion Programs At the Worksite

48 pages
Published: 1999
GeoOrigin: International

A blueprint for creating, delivering, and adapting innovative and effective health promotion programs in various work settings.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Programs [file cabinet], ID #652

Creating Healthy Workplaces II. Towards a Comprehensive Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Strategy in Workplace Health: a Strategy That Addresses the Work Factors Associated with Cardiovascular Disease

35 pages
Published: 2000
GeoOrigin: Ontario

This document summarized the evidence of association between working conditions and cardiovascular disease, with a focus on psychosocial work factors.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Evaluation [file cabinet], ID #801

Evaluating Comprehensive Workplace Health Promotion

35 pages
Published: 2005
GeoOrigin: Ontario

This info-pack focuses on key aspects of evaluation within the CWHP framework. It is designed for busy practitioners who support the development of CWHP initiatives in their community and would like to access practical, 'how-to' information about program development. Version 1.0

This resource is also available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Health Promotion, ID #1073

Ever Active Workplaces

Be Fit For Life

GeoOrigin: Alberta

The Ever Active Workplace program is a physical activity intervention program for the workplace.

The local Be Fit For Life representative and your workplace contact together develop a specially customized program for the work site.

Options can include education sessions, resources and instruction in the workplace to expand employees' knowledge about healthy lifestyle strategies.

Keywords: workplace programs, workplace interventions

Healthy U

Government of Alberta

GeoOrigin: Alberta

Healthy U is a public information and education website to support and encourage Albertans to lead healthier lifestyles by providing them with access to information on healthy eating and active living. The website has three sections where you can find general information and tips on:

• Active Living.
• Healthy Eating.
• Healthy Places (Workplace, Schools, Communities).

You will also find access to various resources and tools, Alberta's nutrition guidelines and information about funding for community activities. Great website for your clients, patients, family and even yourself.

Keywords: benefits, tools, guidelines, fitness

Healthy Workplaces and Productivity: A Discussion Paper

52 pages
Published: 2003
GeoOrigin: Alberta

This paper examines two health issues of crucial importance to practitioners and policy makers: the work environment and organizational factors that positively influence workers' health, and well-being, and the relationship between healthy workplaces and productivity.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Evaluation [file cabinet], ID #800

How to Design Workplace Health Promotion Programs

49 pages
Published: 2000
GeoOrigin: International

5th ed.

This resource is also in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Programs [file cabinet], ID #675

How to Evaluate Workplace Health Promotion Programs

The MEDSTAT Group, Inc.

67 pages
Published: 2000
GeoOrigin: International

This workbook poses and answers 8 questions that help guide the development of an evaluation plan; illustrates how techniques and principles used in other applied research studies can be adapted to worksite health promotion evaluations; and, places emphasis on the economic evaluation of worksite programs.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Evaluation [file cabinet], ID #676

Keywords: workplace, health promotion, evaluations, workbooks

in Motion Energizers

Winnipeg in motion

GeoOrigin: Manitoba

This handy resource has been developed for workplaces, community groups, conferences and workshops where your participants may be sitting for long periods of time and need to refresh themselves with the occasional energizing active break.

The videos can be played right on the site, or you can download your own free copy.

Keywords: videos, tools, workplace, schools

Influencing the Organizational Environment to Create Healthy Workplaces

41 pages
Published: 2004
GeoOrigin: Ontario

This Info-pack focuses on one element of the CWHP approach to the organizational environment. It is designed for practitioners who support the development of healthy workplaces in their community. Version 1.1

This resource is also available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Health Promotion, ID #1074

LEAN Works! Leading Employees to Activity and Nutrition

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Published: 2008
GeoOrigin: International

This free, web-based resource is a workplace obesity prevention program. It offers interactive tools and evidence-based resources to design effective workplace obesity prevention and control programs.

One special feature is an obesity cost calculator to estimate how much obesity is costing your company and how much savings your company could reap with different workplace interventions.

Keywords: obesity, workplace interventions, workplace programs

Making It Work with Active Living in the Workplace

71 pages
Published: 1992
GeoOrigin: National

This is a guide to designing and implementing active living initiatives in the workplace.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Active Living [file cabinet], ID #47

Motivating People to Be Physically Active

220 pages
Published: 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Tis is a comprehensive resource that describes proven methods (based on the stages of change model) for helping people to become more physically active. It includes stage-specific strategies for individual, group, workplace, and community interventions.

Series Title - Physical Activity Intervention Series

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Physical Activity--Benefits, ID #776

Pulsation: Guide Etape Par Etape - Pour L'implaction of D'un Programme D'activities Physiques En Milieu Travail

50 pages
Published: 1999
GeoOrigin: Quebec

This French guide will provide you with the steps necessary to implement a physical activity program at your workplace.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace--Programs, ID #1187

Keywords: workplace, programs, French

Shifting to Wellness: Evaluation Report

20 pages
Published: 1998
GeoOrigin: Alberta

An evaluation on the use of the "Shifting to Wellness" program implemented in the Aspen Health region of Alberta.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Shift Work [file cabinet], ID #650

Shifting to Wellness: the Guide Book

125 pages
Published: 1999
GeoOrigin: Alberta

2nd edition.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Shift Work, ID #486

Shifting to Wellness: the Trainer's Manual

Keyano College

202 pages
Published: 1999
GeoOrigin: Alberta

This is a program designed to help shiftworkers adapt to the challenges of shift work in a healthy manner and contains a variety of resources to assist the employee and trainer.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Shift Work, ID #486.

Keywords: workplace, manuals, tools

Stairway to Health

Public Health Agency of Canada

Published: 2007
GeoOrigin: National

Stairway to Health is a physical activity program that could be implemented in your workplace.

The website has it all!! It provides steps, fact sheets, posters, Powerpoint presentations, tools, and resources to help set-up, manage and evaluate your stair-climbing program.

Keywords: stair walking, tools, programs

The Healthy Workplace: Health Fairs for Your Wealthfare

87 pages
Published: 1995
GeoOrigin: International

A step-by-step guide to organizing a health fair at the worksite.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Health Promotion, ID #226

Walk and Roll: A Guide to Active Transportation To, From, and At the Workplace

62 pages
Published: 1998
GeoOrigin: Ontario

This is intended for worksite health promotion staff, general employees, or municipal planners who are interested in pursuing (for themselves, their workforce, or their community) a more 'active' means of commuting back and forth to work.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Active Living [file cabinet], ID #161

Wellness in the Workplace

219 pages
Published: 2002
GeoOrigin: Ontario

This guide will assist in the development and implementation of workplace health and wellness programs. It is a practical guide with information designed for both the program leader and the workforce in general. 1st ed.

This resource is also available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--General, ID #791

Winnipeg in motion: Workplace Resources

Winnipeg in motion

GeoOrigin: Manitoba

Here are a few useful tools that could help promote physical activity with the people you work with.

You will find a:

• Walking tracker
• Photos of stretches for at your desk
• Printable walking guide

Keywords: walking, workplace, tools

Work and Family: A Selected Annotated Bibliography

65 pages
Published: 1998
GeoOrigin: British Columbia

This is an annotated listing of books, articles, reports, periodicals, videos, websites, and organizations concerned with work and family issues. It covers Canadian and American resources produced since 1990 and includes ordering information for most entries.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Balancing Work and Family [file cabinet], ID #483

Work'ercise: Relieve Stress Instantly - the Basics

Published: 2002
GeoOrigin: Alberta

This is 16 Quick Refreshing mini-exercises for work, home and travel (CD)

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace--Programs, ID #1199

Keywords: workplace, programs, stress

Workercise: Relieve Stress Instantly (CD ROM)

Published: 1998
GeoOrigin: Alberta

This resource discusses the concern that the majority of workplaces have become environments that do not provide the movement that is necessary to keep our musculoskeletal system vital which subsequently leads to other severe health problems.

This resource is also available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Health Promotion, ID #938

Workplace BUG Guide:Workplace bicycle user groups

bicycle Victoria

pdf file, 10 pages
Published: 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Bicycle user groups (BUG) are a great way to promote cycling in the workplace, and to help improve the workplace so it is more cycling-friendly.

This guide offers reasons for starting a BUG and gives practical steps towards launching a BUG at your workplace.

Keywords: cycling, workplace, active transportation

Workplace Health, Employee Fitness and Exercise

193 pages
Published: 1996
GeoOrigin: International

This resource examines the current state of workplace health promotion and offers suggestions for how stress-related employee health problems may be combated successfully with fitness and exercise programs.

Series Title: Issues in Occupational Health.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--General, ID #512

Workplace Resource Kit

Governement of Western Australia: Department of Sport and Recreation

GeoOrigin: International

Offers excellent tools to promote a healthy active workplace. This kit has it all! Part of the kit includes:

• create checklist (full of great ways to get management support)
• tools to help develop and plan your strategy
• needs assessment tool
• easy-to-use audit tool
• employee survey, and more.

Keywords: workplace, programs

Workplace Well-Being Resource Guide

36 pages
Published: 1991
GeoOrigin: Alberta

This is a collection of the resource articles that were available in the Centre's Resource Room that pertained to workplace Well-being.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Centre Publications, ID #1295

Keywords: workplace

Workplace Well-Being Resource Guide - 1993 Update

13 pages
Published: 1993
GeoOrigin: Alberta

This is a collection of the resource articles that were available in the Centre's Resource Room that pertained to workplace Well-being. It is an update to the previous 1991 version.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Centre Publications, ID #1296

Keywords: workplace

Worksite Health Promotion

184 pages
Published: 1998
GeoOrigin: International

This is a guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs in both private and public worksite settings.

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Workplace Wellness--Programs, ID #641

Keywords: workplace