Programs

Despite the benefits of active living, the majority of Canadians are not active enough to optimally benefit their health. Governments and organizations around the world recognize the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing chronic disease and reducing health care costs.

• Recreation and active living programs enhance Albertans' quality of life, self-reliance and health.
• Recreation and active living encourages leaders within organizations, communities and government to promote being active.
• Recreation and active living encourages Albertans to create social and physical environments that support active lifestyle choices for individuals, families, organizations and communities. Recreation and active living initiatives are put into action through partnership development, support for education programs and financial assistance. 

Youth Programs

• Ever Active Schools
• Alberta's Future Leaders
• Alberta Milk

55 Plus Programs

• Active Aging - a variety of resources on the Alberta Centre for Active Living website
• Physical Activity and Sport for Women Aged 55 to 70+ Program - resources from the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity