The Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE) team of researchers, staff and students help more than 500 community members stay active and healthy in their state-of-the-art exercise research and training centre.
PACE is committed to studying and improving the health and well-being of older adults and people living with chronic diseases or disabilities. Its five research-based exercise programs serve seniors and people living with cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries.
More than 200 students work alongside PACE’s team of health professionals and staff in a specialized exercise and rehabilitation centre at McMaster University. Together, they provide community members with a welcoming, safe and supportive environment. Along with achieving their health and wellness goals, community members help students gain invaluable experience through experiential education. Community members can also participate in faculty-led research studies that advance scientific discoveries and knowledge related to health and exercise, active living and optimal aging.
PACE’s first program grew out of a research study conducted 40 years ago. Participants wanted a way to stay connected with each other and the university once the study was completed. While PACE has grown significantly over the decades since, that spirit of camaraderie remains strong among their community members, students, staff and researchers.
