GET Canadians MOVING!

Imagine a medical check-up with adifferent kind of prescription:

Research shows that written prescriptions for physical activity motivate patients to move more and sustain their healthy habit longer when given as part of their treatment plan by a qualified health care professional.

Thisinitiativewillhelptoreducetheriskof diseasesliketype2diabetesandsomecancers, betterscoresinreadingandmath,better fitness,morefun,healthybodyweight,selfconfidence,newskillsandbettermentalhealth.

Chronic diseases (cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity and type II diabetes etc.) are an epidemic, as well as the leading cause of death and disability in Canada. People with chronic disease face a range of negative consequences, including a lower quality of life, lower incomes, and premature death. 60% of all deaths in Canada are a result of chronic disease.

The good news, is that 75% on chronic disease can be prevented through lifestyle changes! (Centre of Disease Control). WorldHealthOrganization(WHO)

• Canadians of all ages are not moving their bodies enough to get the benefit of regular exercise to reduce risk chronic conditions. Eighty-four percent of adult and 61%Canadians do not meet minimum physical activity recommendations

• Struggle to create healthy habits

• Face challenges to transform their lifestyle

• RxTGA is an evidence-based solution to help stabilize the burden on our tax system due to rising health care costs

Annual cost of physical inactivity (Direct & indirect) is $12 billion

To use physicalactivity prescriptionsto get more Canadians moving.

To Inspire, Move and Thrive!

To provide health care professionals with exercise prescription pads & training to inspire patients

To collaborate with community fitness &recreation facilities and on-line programs to provide free trials or free unlimited access to patients

To provide behavioural support to patients to get into action, and sustain their new lifestyle habit

To partner with Sponsors who share our vision

People respect and act on their healthcare professional’s advice.

“Exercise is as powerful as any medication we might offer,” Dr.PaulOh(UniversityHealthNetwork).

Patients are 20% more active and 15% more patients sustain their Physical activity routine longer when provided with a prescription of physical activity!

Association with our integrated healthcare/physical activity program raises your brand awareness, drives marketing & creates positive PR.

Opportunities include:

❖ logos on digitalmarketing materials

❖ website links

❖ Newsletter, social media, etc.

Opportunity to demonstrate and share information with Prescription to Get Active members (Healthcare, recreation & fitness, and patient markets).

Drive traffic and engagement to the sponsor.

Sponsorship packages meet a wide range of needs & budgets.

Open gateways to new markets and help build new connections.

Access to target markets relevant to your brand.

Gifts in kind are graciously accepted.