STEP FORWARD
Hosted By Alberta Health Services
- This is a beginner to intermediate level functional physical activity program, suitable for people with chronic health conditions limiting their ability to move.
- Does not require a WSAC membership to participate.
- Please call the intake phone number 780-735-3483 to register.
FEES:
- There is no instructional fee.
- A cost of $15.00 to cover cost of exercise bands and a workbook for clients to keep.
2025 SPRING CLASSES – REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 24TH
Apr 1 to June 17
(11 Classes)
No class June 5
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 17 to Sept 2
(11 Classes)
No class July 1
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SERVICE OFFERS:
- Individual intake assessment with a healthcare provider to determine eligibility for the STEP Forward program
- 8-10 weeks of exercise and education, choose from Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays.
- Progressive exercise, working up to between 45-60 minutes of activity
- Kinesiologist-led education sessions about learning to move safely and self-monitoring (ongoing)
- Occupational Therapist-led education sessions on benefits of exercise, goal setting, and community resources (x3)
- Individual exit assessment and review of personal physical activity goals
- One, three, and six month follow-up and intervention, as needed
- Occupational therapy consultation, if required, during programming
