Environmental Scan

Report

To better understand what was currently in place for women 55-70 around physical activity and sport an environmental scan was conducted in 2006. The environmental scan examined Canadian and international programs, services, policies and research related to women 55-70 and physical activity. To collect this information extensive literature and internet searches were conducted. Additionally requests for information were sent through partner networks to find less publicized initiatives that were taking place. This information has been consolidated into a final report to be used to help direct resource development/consolidation related to this project and to provide interested individuals with examples they can implement.

Coming Soon!
The Environmental Scan Document

On-Going Resource Collection

Do you know of any initiatives related to women aged 55-70 and physical activity? If so, then we need to hear from you!
As part of an environmental scan we are looking for research, programs, policies, activities, projects or resources related to physical activity and women aged 55 – 70 or older adults aged 55 – 70, with our primary focus being women. Many of these initiatives may be found in libraries or on the web, but many are not, so we need your help to ensure the scan is as comprehensive as possible.

Please send along any information you have via email, fax or mail to:

Shelley Callaghan
CAAWS
N202 - 801 King Edward Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1B 5N4
Tel: 613-798-8029
Fax: 613-562-5668
Email: purpledog@sympatico.ca

Thank you for your support and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the project.

The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) has been funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada to implement a three-year project (September 2005 – August 2008) focussed on increasing physical activity opportunities for older women ages 55 – 70. Partners involved on the Advisory Committee for the project include: The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, Canadian Nurses Association, Osteoporosis Canada and Active Living Coalition for Older Adults.