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Promoting Physical Activity at School

 
Physical activity is an important part of healthy schools. Learn about the resources to help promote physical activity and positive environments for students.

Physical activity is an important part of healthy schools. Schools are an ideal setting for teaching youth how to be physically active and adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Providing curriculum supports, supportive social and physical environments, and resources on physical activity can provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to make healthy choices.

Teachers and school staff can use the following resources to help promote physical activity and positive environments for students.

Curriculum, teaching and learning

Elementary

Elementary & secondary

Social and physical environments

Elementary

  • EcoSchools (external link)
    This Ontario environmental education resource for elementary and secondary grades is based on the Ontario Curriculum.
  • Jump Rope for Heart (external link) 
    The Heart and Stroke Foundation's national fundraising program helps to get kids physically active. Includes event tips, tools and classroom resources.
  • Mega Hoops (external link)
    Ontario Basketball's inclusive basketball clinic is designed for children and youth in grades 3 - 8. Mega Hoops also offers comprehensive teaching tools to implement a successful basketball component into a class or recreation program.
  • Playground Activity Leaders in Schools (P.A.L.S.)
    P.A.L.S. is a peer-led playground leadership program that encourages all children to participate in activities regardless of their gender, size or ability.
  • Playground Markings
    • Creative Playgrounds: Provides tarmac painting with an accompanying ready to use resource guide “Active Playgrounds”. Workshops are also available.
    • Precise Pavement/ Gym and Field Marking (external link): This tarmac and field painting resource can be used to create individual plans to meet the unique needs of each school.

Elementary & secondary

Elementary

Elementary & secondary

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