2016-2020
Strategic Plan About us OSPAPPH aims to be the unified voice representing public health practitioners with the mandate of promoting physical activity in their respective communities. This organization builds on the strengths of an established infrastructure and mandate within the public health system, as well as the partnerships formed at the community, provincial and national levels with the ultimate purpose of increasing physical activity levels in Ontario. OSPAPPH members are public health practitioners with the mandate of promoting physical activity in their respective communities. This can include, but is not limited to, Health Promoters, Public Health Nurses, Physical Activity Specialists, Health Educators, and Health Promotion Consultants.
Vision A healthy Ontario that supports physical activity for all through public health leadership.
Mission To elevate physical activity as a public health priority through advocacy, capacity building, engagement, and collaboration.
Values Member engagement and partner collaboration. The role public health plays in advancing physical activity promotion. Physical activity as a prerequisite for health and well-being.
Guiding Principles Population Health Approach
Evidence Informed Decision Making
Comprehensive Health Promotion
Upstream Thinking
Strategies Advocacy
Collaboration
Engagement
Capacity building
Goals To be the provincial voice for physical activity promotion in public health To engage in advocacy efforts to influence policy that supports physical activity. To provide engagement opportunities for members and stakeholders that are mutually beneficial to the society and the advancement of physical activity promotion in public health. To build capacity for physical activity promotion in public health. To align efforts and collaborate with key stakeholders in the physical activity and public health sectors
Guiding Documents Ontario Public Heath Standards Core Competencies for Public Health and Health Promotion Active Canada 20/20 Toronto Charter for Physical Activity Investments that Work for Physical Activity Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines and Canadian Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
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