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RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL STAFF AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: REPORTS

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Canadian Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute Website
Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute English/French

The Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute provides statistical information and other research resources on the physical activity levels among Canadians.

 

Canadian Dropping the Ball: Canada's Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth BookPDF/Direct print access
Healthy Active Kids Canada English

This is the first annual Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. It provides a snapshot of physical activity behaviours and opportunities for children and youth in Canada.

 

Canadian Increasing Physical Activity: Assessing trends from 1998-2003 BookPDF/Direct print access
Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute English/French

This report provides an overview of survey data to assist policy and decision-makers in designing school-based initiatives to reduce physical inactivity among children.

 

Canadian The Economic Burden of Physical Inactivity in Canada BookPDF/Direct print access
Canadian Medical Association Journal English

This article shows how physical inactivity represents a public health burden in Canada.

 

Canadian The Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Girls and Women BookPDF/Direct print access
British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health English

This literature review discusses the complex relationship between health and physical activity in the context of girls and women’s lives.

 

International Physical Activity - DASH/Healthy Youth Website
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion English

Information and resources on the benefits of physical activity in youth.

 

International Promoting Active Living in and through Schools BookPDF/Direct print access
World Health Organization English

This report is includes the WHO Policy Statement and Framework for Planning on Promoting Physical Activity in and Through Schools.

 

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