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Canary Islands to Launch Worldwide Physical Activity prescription Service
Table of Contents
- Canary Islands to Launch Worldwide Physical Activity prescription Service
- Activide: Your Guide to Physical Activity Prescriptions in the Canary Islands
- what is Activide?
- Who is involved?
- How does Activide work?
- Where and when will Activide launch?
- What training will be provided?
- What are the key features of the digital platform?
- How is Activide funded?
- What are the potential benefits of Activide?
- Expert Perspectives
- Summary of Key Program Elements
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, spain – The Canary Islands government is set to launch a free, universal service allowing primary care physicians to prescribe physical activity to patients. The ”Activide” program aims to improve public health by connecting patients with certified physical activity and sports professionals who will design and supervise personalized exercise programs.
Program Details and implementation
The initiative,a collaboration between the Ministry of Sports and Health,is slated to begin in the second half of the year with seven initial “Active Physical Exercise Units” (UAEF) across the archipelago – one on each island,according to Poli Suárez,Minister of Education,Professional Training,Physical Activity and Sports.
“With this presentation we take a new historical step towards a more active and healthy Canary Islands,” Suárez said during the program’s presentation. he emphasized the program’s strategic importance in prioritizing prevention and physical activity within public policy.
Antonia María Pérez, General Director of Assistance Programs of the Canary Health Service, highlighted the integration of health and physical activity. “The implementation of activated represents a basic advance in the integration of health and physical activity as well -being in our community,” Pérez said, adding that the program transforms primary care by emphasizing active and personalized prevention.
Digital Platform and expert collaboration
A key component of Activide is a digital platform, currently under advancement by the university of Granada. This platform, accessible via a mobile request, will connect to the Canarian Health Service’s information system, facilitating the prescription, referral, and monitoring process. The University of Granada previously developed a similar application for the Junta de andalucía, which served as a model for the canarian system.
The development of the digital tool is funded by the European Union’s Next Generation EU plan, reinforcing the program’s strategic nature and commitment to long-term sustainability.
Training and Progressive Rollout
To ensure consistent implementation, specific training will be provided to both sports and health professionals. The General Council of Official Colleges of Graduates in Physical Education and in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sports (Colef) will train sports professionals in July, while the School of Health and Social Services of the Canary Islands will train health professionals starting in June.
While pilot programs are planned for the summer, the first UAEFs are expected to launch across the Canary Islands in the second half of the year. These centers will be staffed by qualified professionals in physical activity and sports sciences who have received specific training on the Activide program.
expert Perspectives
The presentation ceremony included a technical presentation by Jesús Jiménez Rodríguez, project manager of Human & Motion Lab at the University of granada, who discussed the Andalusian prescription system that inspired the Canarian model.
A panel discussion featuring Javier Lobato, head of health programs for the Canarian Health Service; Gustavo Moreno, a family doctor; Yves de Saá, a professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; and Antonio Ramos Gordillo, an expert in sports medicine, addressed the challenges and opportunities of implementing the program and its potential to prevent chronic diseases and improve quality of life.
The Canary Islands government hopes that Activide will foster a new prevention model based on collaboration between health and sports systems, the use of advanced technology, and a commitment to improving public health.
Activide: Your Guide to Physical Activity Prescriptions in the Canary Islands
Here’s a breakdown of the activide programme, designed to improve public health through prescribed physical activity in the Canary Islands.
what is Activide?
Activide is a free,global service spearheaded by the Canary Islands government. It allows primary care physicians to prescribe physical activity to patients. The program connects patients with certified physical activity and sports professionals who create and supervise personalized exercise programs.
Who is involved?
The Canary Islands Government: The driving force behind the program.
Ministry of Sports and Health: A collaborative partner in establishing Activide.
Canary Health Service: Works in tandem to integrate health and physical activity.
University of Granada: Developing the digital platform for the program.
Sports and Health Professionals: These experts will design and oversee the personalized programs.
How does Activide work?
Activide aims to integrate health and physical activity, transforming primary care by emphasizing active and personalized prevention. Central to this is a digital platform currently under development by the University of Granada. This platform,accessible via a mobile request,will link with the Canarian Health Service’s details system. This facilitates the prescription, referral, and monitoring of patient progress.
Where and when will Activide launch?
Launch: The second half of the year.
Initial Locations: Seven “Active Physical Exercise Units” (UAEF) will be established across the islands - one on each island.
Pilot Programs: Planned for the summer.
What training will be provided?
To ensure a successful launch and consistent program implementation,training will be provided to both sports and health professionals.
Sports Professionals: Training will be provided by the General Council of Official Colleges of Graduates in Physical Education and in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sports (Colef) in July.
Health Professionals: Training will be provided starting in June by the School of Health and Social Services of the Canary Islands.
What are the key features of the digital platform?
The digital platform, being developed by the University of Granada, will:
be accessible via a mobile request.
Connect to the Canarian Health Service’s information system.
Facilitate the prescription, referral, and monitoring of patient progress.
How is Activide funded?
The development of the digital tool is supported by the European Union’s Next Generation EU plan, emphasizing the program’s strategic nature and dedication to long-term sustainability.
What are the potential benefits of Activide?
The Canary Islands government hopes Activide will:
foster a new prevention model based on collaboration.
Utilize advanced technology.
Improve public health.
Address the prevention of chronic diseases.
Improve the quality of life.
Expert Perspectives
The program has garnered attention from experts in health and sports. The presentation ceremony incorporated a technical presentation by Jesús Jiménez Rodríguez from the University of granada’s human & Motion Lab and a panel discussion including:
Javier Lobato (Head of Health Programs for the Canary Health Service)
Gustavo Moreno (Family Doctor)
Yves de Saá (Professor,University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
Antonio Ramos Gordillo (Expert in Sports Medicine)
This panel discussed the challenges and opportunities of implementing the program.
Summary of Key Program Elements
Here’s a concise summary of the Activide program:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Goal | Improve public health through prescribed physical activity. |
| Service | Free, universal service for Canary Island residents. |
| Prescribers | Primary care physicians. |
| Professionals Involved | Certified physical activity and sports professionals. |
| Program Design | Personalized exercise programs. |
| Digital Platform | Mobile-accessible with the Canarian Health Service information system. |
| Funding | European Union’s Next Generation EU plan. |
| Rollout | Seven Active Physical Exercise Units launching in the second half of the year. |