Environmental Scans and Community Advisory Board Creation
Environmental scans were conducted to gain insight into free physical activity programming for women and children in Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver.
The findings were tabled and developed into interactive maps to be shared with community partner members
Community advisory boards (CABs) were created at each of our four community partnership sites across Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver.
Monthly site-specific CAB meetings have since been conducted to connect researchers with community representatives, who play an integral role in guiding each step of the research process.
August 2022 – February 2023
Service Provider Interviews
34 in-depth interviews with service providers (SPs) were conducted to inform the development of TVIPA online modules and our landscape of practice (LoP; a collaborative team consisting of approximately 200 individuals, consisting of researchers, service providers, and community members involved in our research).
May 2023
Focus Groups
13 focus groups (85 participants total) were conducted with community members across our four community partner sites to inform the TVIPA programming for the respective communities.
July 2023 – February 2024
TVIPA Online Modules
We first launched our pilot TVIPA online modules for service providers in July of 2023 and officially launched the English version for the public in February of 2024! The French version is set to Launch in April of 2024.
Community-based TVIPA programming was introduced at all four partner organization sites in September of 2023. We are currently (February 2024) halfway through our third block of programming.
Each ‘block’ of programming consists of 6 weeks of physical activity programming. So far, the activities have included yoga, Zumba, dancing, weight training, and boxing
Community members who consent to participating in our research are invited to complete:
Baseline questionnaires at the start of each block
Pre- and post-programming check-ins before and after each weekly session
Follow-up questionnaire and interviews at the end of each block
So far, we have had over 100 individuals take part in our physical activity programs!
Focus Groups