Health and Wellness
in the Ralph Klein Centre
A Holistic Approach
A holistic approach to physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth is the focus of the health and wellness areas. Outside of the traditional gymnasiums, fitness centre, and multipurpose areas, the Centre houses Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority, Alberta Employment and Immigration (also known as Alerta Works), an Integrated Career Centre, counseling, and health services.
The Vision
- Strive to galvanize all users by encouraging a commitment to physical activity and health lifestyles
- Be a key venue in addressing high school health, physical education, and career and life management programs of study
- Be a key venue in the college health, fitness, and athletic programs
The Facility
The Centre will be open to the student populations and the surrounding area providing many shared facilities
- Three gymnasiums
- Indoor elevated track
- Fitness centre
- Child minding facilities
- Dance
- Meeting rooms
- Multipurpose areas
Unique Solutions
The Centre will:
- Provide opportunities to develop leadership skills, athletic skills, and healthy attitudes
- Instill a commitment to physical activity and a healthy lifestyle
- Develop innovative programs
- Provide opportunities to access sporting activities
- Develop linkages to existing community sports teams and organizations
- Support seniors health and wellness programming
Olds College has a Director of Health & Wellness Services, who develops programming for physical fitness, athletics, and sports.
