Kinesiology in the Non Profit Healthcare Sector In motion Committee

							Kinesiology in the Non Profit/Healthcare Sector
             In motion Committee

                    Jim Dear, MSc
                in motion Coordinator
                   Phone: 940-2531
               Email: jdear@wrha.mb.ca
                 My Role…

• Coordinator for Winnipeg in motion
• Main role:
  – Lead for Winnipeg in motion’s Older Adult
    Strategy
  – Lead for Winnipeg in motion’s Primary Care in
    motion strategy
  – Lead for Winnipeg in motion’s Website
    development/maintenance.
     What is Winnipeg in motion?

• Is a health promotion
  partnership that is working
  closely with individuals and
  organizations in every
  community area to help
  increase physical activity
  participation and physical
  activity opportunities for
  all Winnipeggers.
          Winnipeg in motion’s
              Approach…
  Utilizing/developing networks, resources and
  supports to:
• Engage community residents
• Facilitate community
  development opportunities
   – Intersectoral networking
   – Organizational/Community
     Capacity Building
   – Local Area Development
• Identify barriers & opportunities
• Plan, deliver & coordinate
  opportunities
                       How are we
             getting Winnipeggers in motion?

•   Strengthening individual            •   Fostering coalitions and
    knowledge and skills                    networks
•   Promoting community                 •   Changing organization
    education/awareness                     policies
•   Educating providers, decision       •   Influencing policy and
    makers & community leaders              legislation


      •   Supporting organizational and community capacity
          building endeavors that enable full participation
      •   Improving access – physical, attitudinal, resources,
          information and communication.
               Responsibilities

• Develop                     • Evaluate
  – Programs/Workshops          – Program success
                                – Activity level
  – Resources
                                – Evidence-based
  – Strategies/Action Plans
                                – Best Practices

• Implement/Facilitate        • Promote/Communicate
                                • Event planning
  – Partnerships
                                • Social Marketing
  – Grants
                                • Negotiations
  – Process/Frameworks          • Presentations
                         Credentials

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Kin/Rec
• Minimum 4 years experience in related field
• Excellent Written/Verbal skills for individuals and
  small/large group interactions
• Beneficial assets:
   – Experience in:
      • Health promotion/Behaviour Change        • Group Facilitation Skills
      • Design & delivery of programs/strategies • Partnership building
      • Expertise in PA and health benefits      • Research/Evaluation
                                                 • Time Management
          Personal Characteristics

•   Creative
•   Extrovert
•   Confident
•   Personable
•   Works well within a team setting
•   Critical thinker/problem solver/researcher
•   Time management
    – Must be able to manage many concurrent tasks
                    Positive Aspects

• Every day is different.
        •   Social interaction, opportunities to network
        •   Community events/workshops
        •   Photoshoots/Radio Spots/TV interviews
        •   Meet a lot of interesting people

•   Opportunities for professional development
•   Opportunities for career development within the WRHA
•   Feel appreciated by various groups in the community
•   Job security, good health benefits.
           Negative Aspects

• Often more meetings/workshops than time at
  desk
• Projects often take longer than anticipated.
• Workload continues to expand as population
  does.
• Will not be a millionaire…
          Employment Prospects

• Kinesiology degree programs are becoming more
  relevant every day.
• Promotion and Adherence, Issues in Health, Adapted
  Physical Activity, Aging, and Chronic Disease Prevention
  are key Health Care components.
• Current:                      Future:
   – In motion Coordinators     -Senior Health Resource Team
   – Program Specialist         -Primary Care Advocate
   – Community Facilitators     - Team Manager/CAD
                 Winnipeg in motion
                 Student Opportunities
•   Practicum Placement opportunities with us
    and within the community for B.Kin and B.
    Rec. students

•   Volunteer Opportunities
     – Winnipeg in motion week events
     – Article/Story writing and idea development
     – Community engagement


Email: getactive@winnipeginmotion.ca
Phone: 940-3648
              Closing Notes

• Every opportunity is an opportunity to learn.
• Volunteer for a variety of activities.
• Keep an inventory of your transferable skills.
• Build working relationships, friendships and
  networks…stay engaged!
• Find something you love to do and you’ll
  excel!
                  Winnipeg in motion
                      Highlights
•   Winnipeg in motion launched on Oct 12, 2005
•   Physical Activity Baseline Survey
     – Released on February 6th, 2007
     – Across MB and including 4800 Winnipeggers
     – Coordinated by University of Manitoba
•   100+ Community presentations/workshops in 2006.
•   Shaw TV – Winnipeg in motion Moments
     – Highlighting community based physical activity opportunities and successes!
•   Inaugural Winnipeg in motion Week
•   Ongoing partnership with Leisure Guide
     – Healthy living articles/Contest
•   In motion @ the library
•   Steppin’ Into Recovery – Peer led walking program
•   Website -
                  Winnipeg in motion
                      Highlights
•   Winnipeg in motion Bus
•   Print Ads – Community newspapers/Weeklies
•   Radio Ad Campaign on CJOB
•   Development of Community Resources including:
     – Promotional Posters                 – Banners,
     – Physical Activity Planners/Trackers – Display boards
     – In motion certificates
                                            – Brochures