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Course Descriptions

Active Living & Injury Prevention

*NEW* Injury Reduction Strategies for Sports & Physical Activity
The CF has a unique culture relating to physical activity, sports and physical fitness. Using a community approach, the Injury Reduction Strategies in Sports and Physical Activity program aims to respect this culture and to provide detailed information about injuries in the CF.It also aims to provide the latest scientific evidence concerning injury prevention in sports and physical training and to increase local support for injury prevention initiatives.Leadership support is essential to the success of the injury reduction program in sports and physical activity.is hoped that by increasing knowledge of the scientific literature on injury prevention, CF leaders, partners and personnel will embrace and implement the recommended injury reduction strategies and support local injury prevention initiatives. | More |

The Dietary Supplement Dilemma
A publication outlining the most popular dietary and sports supplements and the evidence for effectiveness and harm. 
| Dietary Supplement Booklet |

Addiction Free

Butt Out - Smoking Cessation
Duration: Small group format consists of 7-week program with 7,2-hour sessions - self-help format duration: 8 weeks.
Description: Small group and self-help formats. Medication is provided free of charge to military members. | More |

Alcohol, Other Drugs and Gambling Awareness
Twelve modules on a variety of topics including:
  • Substance Use 101
  • Alcohol-Staying within the Guidelines
  • DWI - Driving While Impaired
  • Keeping Your Parties Safe
  • Illegal Drugs and Zero Tolerance
  • Prescription and Over-The-Counter Medications
  • Problem Gambling
  • Helping Family, Friends & Co-Workers
  • Recognizing the Early Warning Signs
  • Developing Effective Intervention Skills
  • Promoting a Healthy Organization
  • Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle
Supervisor training and briefings available. | Supervisor Training |



Nutritional Wellness

Weight Wellness Lifestyle Program
Duration: 8 week program with weekly 3 hour sessions
Description: To assist those who wish to lose weight safely and permanently through physical activity and healthy eating.
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Top Fuel for Top Performance
Duration: 2 days
Description:A two-day workshop for physically active people addressing the role of nutrition and hydration in top performance. Topics covered include: Top Fuel 101- Everyday Eating, Fine Tuning Eating, Fuel for Training and Recovery and Body Composition and Sports Supplements. | More |


Social Wellness

Managing Angry Moments
This course is for anyone who seeks to more effectively manage anger. Participants will have the opportunity to examine and address issues of anger BEFORE they escalate to aggression. | More |

Stress: Take Charge!
Duration: 16 hours
Description: Participants learn about the stress reaction in the military context and its links to hardiness, assess their level of stress, choose and practice specific skills to increase performance and decrease stress and, benefit from the regular practice of the relaxation exercises. | More |

Basic Relationship Training

Duration: 12 hours
An information and skill-based program for military couples to assist them in enhancing the quality of their relationship through effective communication and conflict resolution, and the prevention of divorce or relationship breakdown.
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Mental Fitness and Suicide Awareness Supervisor's Training
This course is course coded and its purpose is to prepare personnel in leadership positions to promote mental fitness and to lessen the incidence of mental health injuries including deliberate self-harm and suicide within the military community. | More |

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Date Modified:
2011-12-2