An interventional study of Exercise Program in Indigenous Older Adult Health and Wellbeing, sponsored by University of Saskatchewan. Completed at 1 site in Canada. Open to participants aged 50 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-05-01.
Sponsored by University of Saskatchewan · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the Saskatchewan Forever in Motion (FIM) group exercise program in a First Nations community in northwestern Saskatchewan. The study examines changes in physical activity, social connectedness, and quality of life among older adults participating in a 12-week community-led exercise program. The project also explores access-related factors that support participation in community-based exercise programs.
The Saskatchewan Forever in Motion (FIM) program is an evidence-based group exercise program for older adults that includes walking, gentle resistance band exercises, balance training, and stretching. The program is delivered by trained community members and aims to reduce barriers to physical activity such as cost, transportation, and cultural insensitivity.
This pilot study will implement the FIM program on Saulteaux First Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada. Twenty adults aged 50+ will be recruited. Participants will attend twice-weekly group exercise sessions for 12 weeks. Data collection includes baseline and post-program surveys assessing physical activity (PASE), quality of life (SF-36), and social connectedness (SPS-10), as well as attendance tracking and qualitative sharing circles exploring access-related factors.
Quantitative data will be analyzed for pre-post changes, and qualitative data will undergo inductive thematic analysis. Findings will inform future implementation of culturally safe exercise programs in Indigenous communities.
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Exclusion Criteria:
All participants are in this single arm of the study, where they receive 12 weeks of twice-weekly exercise programming in their community
Behavioral: Exercise Program
Participants will exercise twice weekly in a group exercise program led by community members at a community center on Saulteaux First Nation
Feasibility of Program Implementation
Feasibility assessed through enrollment numbers, weekly attendance, and adherence (percentage of sessions attended per participant).
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change in Physical Activity (PASE)
Self-reported physical activity measured using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change in Quality of Life (SF-36)
Self-reported quality of life measured using the Short Form-36 questionnaire.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change in Social Connectedness (SPS-10)
Self-reported social connectedness measured using the Social Provision Scale-10.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Access-Related Factors Supporting Participation
Qualitative themes from sharing circles and weekly checklists exploring what helped participants access the program.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Plan to share: No — No - data will be owned by the participating First Nations communities in accordance with Indigenous data sovereignty principles.
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