Physical Activity Promotion for Schools
Physical Activity Promotion for Schools
About Physical Activity Promotion for Schools
Physical activity plays an important role in the physical and mental health of children and youth. Schools are an ideal setting to provide education on how to be physically active and promote the development of skills to adopt and maintain an active lifestyle.
Resources
- Being Active - Public Health Agency of Canada (external link)
Information and recommended guidelines to help build physical activity into a healthy lifestyle.- Physical Activity Tips for Children (5-11 years) (external link)
Information and tips for parents, teachers and caregivers of children (5-11 years) - Physical Activity Tips for Youth (12-17 years) (external link)
Tips to get active at home, at school and at play.
- Physical Activity Tips for Children (5-11 years) (external link)
- Canadian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth (aged 5-17): An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep (external link)
Evidence-based guidelines describe the recommended daily balance of sleep, sedentary behaviours and physical activities that support healthy development of children and youth. - ParticipACTION (external link)
A national non-profit organization that provides resources to support making physical activity a vital part of everyday life.- Children and Youth Report Card (external link)
A comprehensive summary and assessment of child and youth physical activity in Canada
- Children and Youth Report Card (external link)
- Physical Activity - Halton Region
Information and resources to help promote physical activity and active living. - Sport for Life (external link)
Nationally recognized not-for-profit organization mobilizing physical literacy knowledge to communities across the country.
- Active for Life Resources (external link)
Lesson plans and resources for educators, caregivers, camp leaders and after-school program leaders who want to delivery physical literacy instruction to children. - At My Best (external link)
Curriculum-linked toolkit that combines physical activity, healthy eating and emotional well-being for students in grades K-6 to inspire healthier choices today and in the future. - Health and Physical Education in Grades 1–8 – Ministry of Education (external link)
Ontario’s 2019 Elementary Health and Physical Education curriculum for grades 1-8 - Ophea (Ontario Physical Health Education Association) (external link)
- H&PE Elementary Resources (external link)
Lesson plans, student templates and assessment tools to support the Ontario Health and Physical Education curriculum. Contact school board curriculum consultant for more information. - H&PE Secondary Resources (external link)
Resource providing programs, services and articles related physical activity and physical literacy. Teacher and student resources are available to support the Ontario Health and Physical Education curriculum. Contact school board curriculum consultant for more information. - Physical Activity
Access to evidence-informed information regarding physical activity and resources to support the Ontario Health and Physical Education curriculum.
- H&PE Elementary Resources (external link)
- PHE Canada (Physical Health and Education Canada) (external link)
- Physical Education Activities
Activities designed to support children and youth from K-12 both at-home and in-school learning environments.
- Physical Education Activities
- Jump Rope for Heart - Heart and Stroke Foundation (external link)
A national fundraising program to get kids physically active. Includes event tips, tools and classroom resources. - Ontario Active School Travel (external link)
Ideas, toolkits, reports and guides to help get more kids using active transportation. - Physical Literacy - PHE Canada (external link)
Resources, training, certification and related programs for educators. - Playground Activity Leaders in Schools (P.A.L.S.) - Halton Region
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.
- Active 5 Pass - City of Burlington (external link)
Provides grade 5 students in the City of Burlington with free access to drop-in activities including: open gym time, skating and recreational swimming. - YMCA Canada (external link)
- Child & Youth Programs - YMCA of Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford (external link)
Drop-in and registered sports and recreation programs for children and youth. - Child and Youth Programs - YMCA Oakville (external link)
Drop in and registered sports and recreation programs for children and youth.
- Child & Youth Programs - YMCA of Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford (external link)