Degree
Master of Science
Program
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Supervisor
Dr. Alan Salmoni
Abstract
The population is aging rapidly and physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are on the rise, a trend noticed at a northern Ontario retirement home looking to improve the choices for, and attendance at, physical activities provided for residents. A community capacity building (CCB) approach using an asset-based, partnership methodology was utilized to create internal and external asset maps. These maps were used to inform potential partnerships within the community. Partnerships were recommended with a university, college, and two high schools, whose staff and students could help to implement new physical activities. Walking and gardening clubs were presented as examples that could be implemented using identified assets. An adapted model was then presented that the home could use in the future to explore other partnerships and continue to build capacity for its physical activity program.
Recommended Citation
Crombeen, Charlotte W., "Asset-Based Community Capacity Building: A Process for Expanding a Retirement Home Physical Activity Program" (2017). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 4912.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/4912