About In Motion

HEPAC supports the national goals of increasing the level of physical activity in the province by 10 percent by the year 2010 - and by 20 percent by the year 2015! In order to achieve these goals, HEPAC is leading the implementation of in motion, a community-based approach to active living.

About in motion

In motion is an evidence-based health promotion strategy which uses physical activity and healthy eating as a means to improving the health of New Brunswick communities. In motion has four key components:

• building partnerships
• increasing community awareness
• developing strategies for target areas
• measuring success

In motion strategies target six specific groups:

1. children and youth
2. workplace wellness
3. older adults
4. inactive adults
5. primary prevention of diabetes
6. referrals by health professionals

In motion strategies are appropriate for use in communities, schools and workplaces.

Support is available to help communities, schools and workplaces develop action plans to get in motion.

Want to learn more? Visit New Brunswick in motion for more information!