Current Programs
Freddy’s Commuter Challenge (Supported by 'In Motion') (For further information click here)
Registration opens on May 31, 2010
Freddy’s Commuter Challenge is an online program designed to encourage ‘alternative commuting’ . The goal of the program is for all participants together to achieve 100,000 alternative commutes over the challenge period. To symbolize progress an icon of Freddy (Fredericton’s famous fountains ‘nude dude’) will progress along a 100,000 commute path with each step being triggered by the entry of one alternative commute.
Freddy’s Commuter Challenge is supported by ‘in motion’
Click here to sign up for Freddy’s Commuter Challenge
Log in to Freddy’s Commuter Challenge (For those who have already signed up)
Freddy’s Commuter Challenge Map
2010 Mayor's Activity Awards
The Mayors’ Activity Awards is a free program designed to encourage youth aged 6-12 to become more physically active and to improve their eating habits. This summer the program will be held from July 5th to August 20th. The program is offered free-of-charge to all interested youth. Youth choose from a wide variety of activities and healthy eating choices. They earn points based on the difficulty/challenge of the items chosen. Those earning 200-249 points will earn a Bronze award those getting 250-350 points a Silver award and those earning over 350 points a Gold award. Awards will be distributed at a closing ceremony at the end of August.
Sample awards items:
· Go for a ½ hour swim (5 points)
· Take the stairs rather than an elevator (1 point)
· Try a new vegetable (2 points)
· Play a team sport for ½ an hour (2 points)
· Have a screen free day (5 points)
In motion Week - March 12-19, 2010
in motion Week is designed to raise public awareness of the benefits of physical activity and healthy eating. The Greater Fredericton Region boasts a beautiful trail system, excellent recreational and fitness facilities, and many in motion partners, that are excited to lead residents toward a healthier future!
The week-long celebration begins on Friday March 12th, with the School District 18 Go Girl in motion event for grade 9 female students. Go Girl in motion will give more than 500 girls a chance to try all kinds of physical activities, from tennis to Pilates, to extreme dancing. They will also have the exciting opportunity to meet some of the City’s formal female Olympians.
For all of the activities being offered, and more details about in motion week, please see the schedule below. For questions, and feedback, please email inmotion@fredericton.ca, or call Alycia Morehouse or Kate Baird at 460-2230.
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
Take H.E.A.R.T. (Healthy Eating & Active Recreation Today)
Take H.E.A.R.T. is a physician prescribed healthy eating and physical activity program brought to you by the Network for Healthy Living
Partners:
• Horizon Health Network
• UNB
• City of Fredericton
• YMCA
To learn more about Take H.E.A.R.T. contact: inmotion@fredericton.ca
Workplace Wellness
Get Ready for in motion programs and events for local workplaces brought to you by the Network for Healthy Living
Partners:
• Centre Communautaire Sainte-Anne
• UNB
• City of Fredericton
• NB Power
• Governmentof New Brunswick Workplace Wellness
To bring in motion workplace wellness initiatives to your workplace contact: inmotion@fredericton.ca
Children and youth
Get Ready for in motion programs and events for children and youth brought to you by the Network for Healthy Living
Partners:
• School District 18
• School District 1
• UNB
• City of Fredericton
• YMCA
• Horizon Health Network
• Village of New Maryland
To become involved with in motion at your child’s school contact: inmotion@fredericton.ca.
