Be Active – UNCG Partnership

The Be Active-UNCG Partnership was established in October 2010 with a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Be Active and UNCG are working together to form a unique program that promotes physical activity for the citizens living and working in the Triad region of North Carolina. Housed in the UNCG’s Office of Academic Outreach, the Partnership serves as the Triad office for Be Active. UNCG provides academic insight for activities through faculty expertise, research and program evaluation.

Through its community outreach, the Partnership seeks to develop collaborative relationships with partners in 12 Triad counties including: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin. The Partnership works closely with local agencies and organizations, including North Carolina Cooperative Extension Services, health departments, school systems, hospitals, work sites, government agencies, and other universities.

Each semester, the Partnership will provide service-learning opportunities for UNCG students. Students will gain valuable experience through internships, health promotion projects and community events.