Health & Wellness - a Holistic Approach
North Facing Entrance July 2008
A holistic approach to physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth is the focus of the Health and Wellness Facility. Outside of the traditional gymnasiums, fitness centre, and multipurpose areas, the facility is built to house Central Alberta Child and Family Services, Alberta Employment and Immigration, an Integrated Career Centre, counseling and health services. This facility will open in the late Fall, 2009.
Clearing water from the gym From up on the running track
Lease Space
The Vision
- Will strive to galvanize all users by encouraging a commitment to physical activity and health lifestyles
- will be a key venue in addressing the outcomes of the high school health, physical education and career and life management programs of study
- will be a key venue in the college health and fitness and athletic programs
The Facility
This facility will be open to the student populations and the surrounding area providing many shared facilities
- 3 gymnasiums
- Indoor Running/Walking track
- Fitness Centre
- Child Minding Facilities
- Dance
- Meeting rooms
- Multipurpose Areas
Unique Solutions
The Health & Wellness Facility will:
- Provide opportunities to develop leadership skills, athletic skills and health attitudes
- Instill commitment to physical activity and a healthy lifestyle
- Develop innovative programs: Coaching Centre of Excellence, Leadership Centre, Active Living and Lifestyle and Wellness programs
- Provide opportunities to access sports activities
- Develop linkages to existing community sports teams and organizations
- Support seniors' health and wellness programs
Olds College has added a Director, Health & Wellness Services to the Olds College staff who will develop programs for physical fitness, athletics and sports.
