This web page contains information for educators that work with children and youth ages 1 to 18.

• What services does the Halton Region Health Department offer Educators?
• What programs does the Halton Region Health Department offer Educators?
• What are some key physical activity resources that I can access?

What services does the Halton Region Health Department offer Educators?

Health Promoters can:

• Develop and promote physical activity programming
• Assist with the formation of physical activity policies
• Recommend physical activity best practices
• Participate and attend physical activity committees
• Consult on physical activity resource development
• Advocate for healthy active environments
• Distribute physical activity resources and information

For these services call Halton Region.

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What programs does the Halton Region Health Department offer Educators?

• Preschool School
  • Active Fun in Five Minutes 421KB (order resource)
• Elementary School
  • Active and Safe Routes to School
  • Live Outside the Box Challenge (LOTB)

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What are some key physical activity resources and websites that I can access?

• Public Health Agency of Canada’s Tips to Get Active
• Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Children 5-11 Years 392KB (order resource)
• Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Youth 12-17 Years 340KB (order resource)
• Active Fun in Five Minutes 421KB (order resource)
• Live Outside the Box Challenge (LOTB)
• Active Halton
• Ontario Physical and Health Education Association

Currently, Health Canada does not have physical activity recommendations for birth to age 5; but there are recommendations from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education in the United States, that are commonly used in Canada. View recommendations for physical activity from birth to 5 years of age.

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