| CFLRI is a national research agency concerned
with educating Canadians about the importance of leading healthy,
active lifestyles.
Established in September 1980, in recognition of the need identified
by national organizations, federal and provincial governments,
and Canadian universities, the Institute is the leader in bridging
the gap between knowledge on physical activity and its use.
A registered not-for-profit applied research institution, CFLRI
operates on funds received on an annual basis from the Fitness/Active
Living Program Unit of Health Canada, from contracts and grants,
and from publication sales. Its charitable number is 0740621-21-10.
The Institute is directed by a Board of Directors comprised
of eminent scholars and professionals in the areas of public
health, physical education, sport sciences, recreation, and
medicine, as well as universities and federal and provincial
levels of governments.
How do our activities impact society?
We...
- monitor change in the physical activity and health status
of Canadians through the Physical Activity Benchmarks Program;
- develop research priorities and recommend strategies to
increase physical activity levels for reducing the public
health burden associated with sedentary living;
- assist governments in developing policies and setting targets
for increasing the physical activity and fitness of the population
by providing the evidence necessary for them to respond effectively
to change and determine priorities for investment of public
resources;
- increase individual awareness of the benefits of an active
lifestyle by synthesizing and interpreting research knowledge
and distributing it to policy makers and professionals in
the public and private sector as well as to individual Canadians.
The Research File,
a regular series of research summaries, targets policy makers
and program-delivery professionals. The
Lifestyle Tips series offers helpful information on becoming
more active and maintaining an active lifestyle;
- help agencies who promote health, fitness, and well-being
to develop more effective policies and programs;
- develop scientific understanding of physical activity and
identify requirements for further research.
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