The Centre works with researchers and active living organizations to disseminate research and project findings that may impact public policy, professional practice, programming, and our understanding of issues related to physical activity participation. The Centre can provide various types of knowledge mobilization services including:
Please contact the Centre at [email protected] for more information.
| Infographic Examples | |
2019 Alberta Survey on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep |
Sport and Recreation Experiences of Indigenous Youth in Canada (2018) [Developed with Dr. Tara-Leigh McHugh, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta]  |
| poster size (25x35” / 64x89 cm) | letter size (8.5x11" / 22x28 cm) |
| poster size [zip] (25x44” / 64x112 cm) | |
| Click here to see MORE INFOGRAPHICS | |
| Resource Examples | |
Physical Activity for Decision-makers (2018) |
Benefits of Active Transportation (2017) |
| 2 pages, PDF | 4 pages, PDF |
| Click here to see more resource examples | |
| Report Examples | |
| School Active Transportation Survey: A perspective from champions (2018) [Developed with SHAPE Alberta and Ever Active Schools.]  |
Physical Activity in the Workplace Resource Compilation (2015) |
| 27 pages, PDF | An executive summary + 4 summary reports |
| Example of Connecting Researchers and Practitioners | |
Supportive Activity Environments for Parents and Preschoolers (2019) |
By Stephen Hunter, PhD Candidate, and Valerie Carson, PhD, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta. The Centre assisted Stephen Hunter and Dr Carson with recruitment by promoting their study through the Centre's various communication channels:
|
The concept of knowledge mobilization was introduced by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSRC) as a method of improving the uptake and utilization of knowledge gained from research. Other funders have followed this lead and incorporated a knowledge mobilization plan for their grant applications. Knowledge mobilization is basically getting the right information to the right people in the right format at the right time as to influence decision making and practice (Levesque, 2009).
Knowledge mobilization is the umbrella term that has been defined slightly differently by different funding agencies. For example,
Knowledge mobilization is composed of the following concepts: knowledge translation, knowledge exchange, knowledge brokering, and dissemination.
Knowledge Translation is a process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically-sound application of knowledge to improve health, provide more effective health services and products, and strengthen the health care system.
This process takes place within a complex system of interactions between researchers and knowledge users which may vary in intensity, complexity and level of engagement depending on the nature of the research and the findings as well as the needs of the particular knowledge user. (Canadian Institute of Health Research, 2013)
Knowledge exchange is collaborative problem-solving between researchers, practitioners and decision makers that happens through linkage.
Effective knowledge exchange involves interaction between decision makers and researchers and results in mutual learning through the process of planning, producing, disseminating, and applying existing or new research in practice and decision-making. (Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, 2013).
Knowledge brokers mediate between researchers and user communities (Jacobson et al., 2003).
Brokering is ultimately about supporting evidence-based decision-making in the organization, management, and delivery of health services (Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, 2013).
Dissemination is the targeted distribution of information and intervention materials to a specific audience.
Email our Knowledge Translation Specialist to discuss your knowledge mobilization needs.
Supported by: 
