Live Active: a Collaborative Strategy for Active Living, Active Recreation and Sport in Edmonton

live active: A Collaborative Strategy for Active Living, Active Recreation and Sport in Edmonton IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2019–2029 EDMONTONIANS FIND WAYS TO BE ACTIVE EVERY DAY IN EVERY SEASON BEGINNING AT HOME, IN THEIR COMMUNITY, AT WORK AND SCHOOL, AND AT PLAY. Live Active: A Collaborative Implementation Plan introduction Quality active living, active recreation and sport opportunities for all makes Edmonton a desirable city in which to live, work, learn, and play, be it spring, summer, fall, and, yes, even winter! Live Active: A Collaborative Strategy for Active Living, Active Recreation and Sport in Edmonton (Live Active) is a catalyst to empower Edmontonians to value physical activity as demonstrated through engaging in active living, active recreation and sport. At its heart, the strategy seeks to shift attitudes and An active living, active recreation and sport behaviours about active living, active recreation and community can only be built through collaboration. sport in our community, encouraging and supporting Just as no single organization is responsible for any people of all ages, abilities and interests to become major social problem, nor can it be expected to cure more physically active. It envisions a future in which it alone. Rather, large-scale social/cultural change all Edmontonians cultivate their own physical literacy, requires broad, cross-sector coordination and develop an appreciation for the benefits of active collaboration - and creating an active, healthy living and strive for personal excellence in ways that city is social/cultural change. best suit their needs and desires. Ultimately, it strives to create an Edmonton where making an active choice is the easy choice. 1 background Live Active was adopted by Edmonton City Council in November 2016. The Live Active strategy presents a framework to get more Edmontonians more active, a framework for change, and a framework to create and grow collaborative partnerships. The Live Active strategy has strong ties to City The Live Active strategy also impacts or is Council’s new (draft) strategic plan Vision 2050, impacted by the City Council initiatives of: whose principles of Innovative, Inclusive, and EndPoverty Edmonton Connected resonate in the Live Active strategy, Child Friendly Edmonton as do the strategic goals of Healthy City and Community Hubs Urban Shift. Active Transportation As a broad strategy, Live Active falls within City City Design | WinterCity Council’s Sport and Recreation initiative, which has Next Gen | Seniors been expanded to “Live Active, Children’s Health and Urban Isolation /Mental Health Recreation”. As the implementation of the Live Active strategy has evolved, the use of the term ‘live active’ has come to mean valuing physical activity. 2 Live Active: A Collaborative Implementation Plan TOGETHER, THE CORE PRINCIPLES, VISION, MISSION, AND THE STRATEGIC GOALS ACT AS THE FRAMEWORK TO FORM THE FOUNDATION AND ROAD MAP FOR LIVE ACTIVE. VISION A healthy, vibrant Edmonton in which people embrace active lifestyles that improve their individual well-being as well as that of their families, neighbourhoods and communities. MISSION To encourage Edmontonians to become passionate about, and committed to, physical activity throughout their lives. Regardless of their age, gender or background, Edmontonians participate across the spectrum of active living, active recreation and sport activities to the level of their ability throughout all seasons. CORE PRINCIPLES INCLUSION: 1 Edmontonians of all ages, abilities, and communities have opportunities to be involved in active living, active recreation and sport. ACCESSIBILITY: 2 Active living, active recreation, and sport choices will be accessible in every sense in order to ensure inclusion. While it is impossible to make every activity affordable for everyone, organizations can lower the barriers to a range of quality options so every Edmontonian can be more active. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HAS A SOCIAL BENEFIT: 3 Edmontonians choose their own ways to be active, and are encouraged and supported in their choice. SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE: 4 By fostering an environment committed to excellence, including world-class infrastructure and programs, Edmonton will support people who train and compete at the highest levels of their ability. COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION: 5 No one agency, community, or government can achieve this vision on its own. The City of Edmonton and partners need to work together collaboratively and in innovative ways across the spectrum of activity, among diverse types of organizations, and across communities. CONTINUED CONNECTIONS: 6 In order for collective action to be successful, there is ongoing, regular connection, information sharing, and collaborative action among all partners. 3 the pillars 1 2 3 FOSTER PHYSICAL BE ACTIVE FOR LIFE CHAMPION LITERACY as lifelong participation PERSONAL AND in active living, active SYSTEM EXCELLENCE recreation, and sport so that Edmontonians sets the stage for have opportunities Edmonton becoming an through quality active living, active recreation, active healthy city, and and sport experiences to reach their potential. PHYSICAL LITERACY Physical IS THE... competence motivation knowledge valuing confidence ...TO BE ACTIVE FOR LIFE 4 Live Active: A Collaborative Implementation Plan top priority As stated within the Live Active strategy, “given that children and youth who engage in regular physical activity are more likely to remain physically active as adults, initiatives aimed at children, particularly those between birth and twelve years old should be prioritized. Success on this front will depend on building Throughout history each sector has had its own relationships early on with early childhood providers, approach and plan for their audience. Live Active school boards, community leagues, youth active Implementation aligns the three sectors into one, recreation and sport groups, and other relevant by doing this, the Live Active Advisory Group had to partners.” The Live Active strategy can be found at develop and understanding of the common ground Edmonton.ca/liveactive between the sectors and what it is we need to change or keep doing from program to policy levels. From Strategy to Implementation To achieve this the Advisory Group shifted focus The Live Active strategy embodies the full spectrum from the strategy strategic goals and desired of physical activity; it is a forward thinking initiative outcomes to amalgamate them to three specific embracing the three sectors that all have the same themes. This provides the direction for Live Active shared outcome Active Living, Active Recreation, to be implemented in Edmonton and through both a and Sport. combined and cross sector approach. 5 sector roles While government has a major role in advancing the Live Active strategy, it alone cannot achieve the change required to achieve the vision of more Edmontonians living active. The graphic below identifies the significant sectors that have a role in advancing the strategy through collective impact, and the interconnectedness of the sectors. One gear is deliberately not labeled so that Other other sectors can see the opportunity to identify Communities and claim their role in advancing Live Active. Government Community Leagues Active School Health Recreation Jurisdictions Post- & Sport Employers Early secondary Childhood & Out of Sectors and School Care organizations yet to come 6 Live Active: A Collaborative Implementation Plan GOVERNMENT EARLY CHILDHOOD AND Government is a significant stakeholder as it is OUT OF SCHOOL CARE involved through many roles, including policy, as a The early childhood and out of school care sector regulator, facility provider, funder, and tax collector. includes: The government sector comprises those who » Day Care Programs - facility-based programs develop, enact, and implement policies that impact that serve infants, toddlers and preschool-aged Edmontonians, including elected and appointed children typically provided throughout the day, officials, planning agencies, staff, and relevant from the morning to early evening. associations. » Group Family Child Care Programs - for children POST-SECONDARY of all ages offered in a private residence. There are Edmonton has an extensive post-secondary sector, typically between seven and ten children with two which consists of both public and independent caregivers. institutions (especially with a religious affiliation). » Preschool Programs - for preschool aged children Post-secondary institutions can be viewed as a for four or fewer hours per day. community within the larger community. » Approved Family Day Homes - for children of all HEALTH ages through care in a private residence. There The health sector includes healthcare providers, are typically six or fewer children, including the policy makers, administrators, patient and family caregiver’s own children, with one caregiver. representatives, and other relevant stakeholders » Out-of-School-Care Programs - for school-aged from across the healthcare system including children before and after school, during lunch hours hospitals, primary care, public health, population and sometimes when school is closed. health, community health centers, health insurance providers, health researchers, and relevant Across this continuum, stakeholders include associations and foundations. owners or boards of directors, administrators, staff members, parents, and children, and SCHOOL JURISDICTIONS government in the areas of policy, regulation, and School

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