Evaluating Impact and Implementation of Choose to Move (Phase 4)

The objectives of this study are to: 1) evaluate whether Choose to Move (CTM) Phase 4 improves health outcomes in older adults who participate and 2) assess whether CTM Phase 4 is delivered as planned and what factors support or inhibit its delivery at scale.CTM Phase 4 is a 3-month, choice-based program for low active older adults being scaled-up across British Columbia (BC), Canada. The goals of CTM are to enhance physical activity, mobility and social connectedness in older adults living in BC, Canada.

Inclusion Criteria (older adults):≥60 years of agedemonstrate readiness for physical activity via the PAR-Q+ questionnaire, Get Active Questionnaire, or a letter of recommendation from their physician<150 min/week physical activityEnglish speakingAble to connect to the Zoom or GoToMeeting platform via phone or internet in order to participate in virtual group meetings (for online programs only)Exclusion Criteria (older adults):Previous participation in CTMInclusion Criteria (delivery partners):Activity coaches will be English speaking, British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) registered older adult fitness leaders or kinesiologists who are delivering CTM at participating centresRecreation Managers and Coordinators affiliated with participating centres delivering CTMProvincial Partners (e.g., individuals/partners who make strategic and/or policy decisions) at partner organizations delivering Choose to MoveActivity Coach inclusion criteria:Able to connect to the Zoom or GoToMeeting platform via internet (video and audio required in order to see and hear participants) for online programsAble to connect to the Zoom or GoToMeeting platform via phone or internet in order to participate in virtual group meetings (for online programs only)Currently (or recently completed) participating in CTM evaluation