Home of BodyWorks, Changing Aging, Evidence-Based Class Programming, Student Development and Community Engagement
BodyWorks is an Outreach Program of the UBC School of Kinesiology. Our adult-oriented facility incorporates evidence-based practices into our programs and services, in addition to facilitating ongoing education and training to UBC undergraduate and graduate students. Our student based staffing and non-competitive classes create an enriching and supportive environment for all participants and the student community.
Announcements & Updates
Registration for our Summer 2023 term running July-August will open on Monday June 5th!
Please see the How to Register tab below for instructions.
Registration for Summer Fitness Assessments at the Dunbar Community Centre will open Friday May 12th!
New participant intake is now open for the Summer 2023 term running July-August! Please follow the steps below if you are interested in joining the Changing Aging program in the Summer.
How to Register?
- Submit an online Get Active Questionnaire or visit/call the Osborne Registration Office at 604-822-0207
- We will contact you in 3-5 business days with instructions on next steps
To Prepare to Register:
- Please read our FAQ found here
- Create an Online Account in our NEW Online Registration System. Please be sure your account is active and ready to use
- To stay up to date on all current and future program updates please signup for our newsletter
If you have questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at kin.outreach@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-0207.
When Are the Classes Offered?
View and search for all program details in our Online Calendar.
FAME
- Complete the FAME waitlist form or visit/call the Osborne Registration Office at 604-822-0207
- When a spot has opened up in the program, we will contact you with next steps
BWP
- Complete the BWP waitlist form or visit/call the Osborne Registration Office at 604-822-0207
- When a spot has opened up in the program, we will contact you with next step
In preparation for the launch of our Winter 2021 programs we’ve transitioned to a new online registration system.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO START CREATING YOUR ACCOUNT
Who needs a new account?
All current and new clients MUST CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO REGISTER for any offered BodyWorks programs and services. This includes all UBC staff, faculty, or members of the general public. You will require a new account for both online registration and over the phone registration.
When do I need to create my account?
Right away! To register for online classes this January 2021, you must have an active account.
Are you still owed a credit from the 2020 Season?
If so, it is very important that you create your account then complete this survey. We will require this information in order to process your credit.
*As of March 31, 2021, we will no longer be providing refunds or credits from the previous 2020 season
Vision
The vision of UBC BodyWorks is to develop and deliver exercise programs for specific populations to assist with disease management and promote healthy aging. These programs provide an experiential learning environment for Kinesiology students to apply what they learn in the classroom and work with different clinical populations while developing leadership and coaching skills. The BodyWorks community will also support the research of the School of Kinesiology as a participant pool for study recruitment
Mission
To develop student leadership and kinesiology skills through the delivery of evidence-based fitness programs for older adults and people with chronic conditions.
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