2020 Bell Let’s Talk – Mental Health
Kinesiologists encourage Canadians to be active!
Professionals support evidence that exercise can boost mood
OTTAWA, January 29, 2020 – Million of Canadians are affected by mental health illness and more are diagnosed each year. It is therefore important to make every effort to reduce stigma, talk about it and provide solutions to those struggling. To help and support them, research studies recommend getting professional support with aerobic and resistance exercise training.
In conjunction with Bell Let’s Talk Day, January 29, Kinesiologists across Canada will begin a conversation about Canada’s mental health. Millions of Canadians, including Kinesiologists, engaged in an open discussion about mental illness, offering new ideas through physical activities and exercises for those struggling.
The Canadian Kinesiology Alliance is reminding Canadians affected by mental illness, that kinesiologists, as part of a professional health team, can help them to move better, live better. Kinesiologist can help! Start now in January with Bell Let’s Talk and join us from November 23 to 29th with National Kinesiology Week in support of Mental Health. Canadians are invited to take on the MoveBetterChallenge to find strategies and opportunities to lead a more active lifestyle.
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info@cka.caThe Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA) is seeking an enthusiastic Coordinator – Membership & Programs. The position is for permanent full-time contract/self-employed, with a minimum 25 hours per week in the first instance, with the potential to increase the hours if required. This dynamic role requires a high-level of communication skills. Daily tasks include communication with members, the public, stakeholders and government bodies using various communication platforms. To be successful in the role you will work with a high degree of independence, must have exceptional communication skills and an ambition to work in the not-for-profit health and/or sport sector. This integral position oversees the implementation of programs such as the KinStartUpKit University Seminar/Webinar Tour and memberships, and supports the Executive Director with core administrative functions for the office.
This work must be done remotely i.e. home-based, 25 hours/week @ 15$/hr, thus 20 000$/yr approx.
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As part of the 2019 National Kinesiology Week, presented by Hexfit taking place November 11 to 18 and the World Diabetes Day on November 14, the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA) reached more than 6 million people.
Throughout the week, the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance reminded Canadians affected by diabetes, that kinesiologists, as part of a professional health team, can help them to move better, live better. Canadians were invited to take on the MoveBetterChallenge to find strategies and opportunities to lead a more active lifestyle. More than 50 activities were happening during National Kinesiology Week, www.nationalkinweek.ca.
Our thanks are extend to all who participated and to the following groups for their active and ongoing participation throughout the process:
- Hexfit – official presenter of the National Kinesiology Week
- RockTape - the official kinesiology tape
- Kinesiologists that have organized activities, and for some, more than one!
- Provincial Kinesiology Associations (8)
- International Diabetes Federation
- UpHouse Inc as Social Media/Marketing Campaign
- Ah! Com as Public Relations Consultant, Sophie Allard, APR
- and partners :
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