Exercise is Medicine (EIM) – UBC is a student-run group engaged in promoting the benefits of physical activity at the University of British Columbia. With the guidance and support of an interdisciplinary advisory board of health care professionals, we aim to empower students, faculty, staff, and the greater UBC community to overcome barriers and integrate physical activity into their lifestyles or health care practices. This group represents one chapter of global initiative.
Exercise is Medicine® Canada (EIMC) is a movement to encourage a healthy lifestyle among Canadians. EIMC programs are based on abundant evidence that physical activity and exercise reduce the risk of chronic disease and the belief that:
- Most Canadians can find simple ways to incorporate physical activity and exercise into their daily routines;
- More should be done to address physical activity and exercise in the healthcare setting; physical activity and exercise should be incorporated as a key health indicator and standard of medical care as a ‘vital sign’; and
- Certified exercise professionals serve as important resources for Canadians and their healthcare providers
Our Team
A multidisciplinary team of graduate and undergraduates students drawn together by their passion for exercise education
Vision & Values
As a leader in exercise education, Exercise is Medicine – UBC creates a unique environment that fosters learning, encourages excellence and disseminates knowledge to enhance quality of life in our Vancouver community.
Exercise is Medicine
Exercise is Medicine® is a global initiative! Launched by the American College of Sports Medicine in 2007, EIM now has a presence in several countries around the globe. The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) launched EIM in Canada in 2012