We have known for decades about an increasingly problematic health crisis – sweeping, chronic sedentary behaviour. In 2021, ParticipACTION identified that Canadians received a grade of ‘F’ in this area, meaning that we have a long way to go in reducing the hours we spend being sedentary. This issue is negatively impacting our health care system and the quality of life for most Canadians. However, RxTGA is making tremendous strides in helping improve our ‘grade-level’ by connecting primary care and the fitness and recreation industries.
In this presentation, Jeff Tareta, Executive Director of Prescription to Get Active (RxTGA) will share with you the innovative service delivery model that has been developed that addresses the issue chain of sedentarism and how you can support this initiative to get more people active more often. We want people to THRIVE, not just survive!
RxTGA is funded through Alberta Health, Alberta Mental Health & Addictions and Alberta Blue Cross. RxTGA is already being used health care professionals, like yourself in 75% of PCNs and several specialty programs within Alberta Health Services (AHS) who are successfully supporting patients to move more. Come see how you can help support RxTGA and begin to utilize the RxTGA program for your patients. This short video will provide you with an overview of how the program works.
About the Presenter
Jeff Tareta (Canfitpro Global Conference)
Jeff is the Executive Director of Prescription to Get Active and an experienced senior leader in the health, recreation, and fitness industries. He has been recognized by the Calgary Coaching Chapter with the Prizm Award for excellence in leadership though the use of a coaching philosophy. Jeff has a degree in Education, with a Major in physical education and is a certified co-active coach. He is passionate about helping to improve the quality of life for others by providing them with the support they need to make meaningful and lasting behavioural change.