Healthcare

Sector Success Story

Excerise QRx

West Virginia University Exercise Physiology

The Main Goal
Implement QR code signage to exercise recommendations around the tri-county areas

The Purpose
Many people want to exercise but are not sure what to do. This allows people to have a program that can be geared towards their needs and improves their access to physical activity and encouragement to participate.

8.4% opt-in rate

5 different programs developed onto QR code

200 Community members positively impacted

Project Outcomes

Environmental Changes

Created physical and observable change to the built and social environment in the Tri-County area

Building Capacity

A program is directed towards those with disabilities, one geared towards women. A program is directed towards the elderly and safe exercises for them, another towards children.

The Bottom Line

The project has been a success with reaching the community. They continue to do live events and marketing events on social media to continue reaching people. Not only does the website have exercise programs but also daily motivational emails to help encourage community members. They also work along many organizations throughout the area.