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For children with disabilities, developing physical literacy may pose more of a challenge, but it’s still very important. Here are some tips.

Olympic swimmer Martha McCabe looks back on her life of sport, and offers tips for sports parents as they raise athletic kids.

Canadian cross-country ski program Spirit North aims to create opportunities for Indigenous youth to connect to sport and the land.

If you’re wondering where to walk this winter, check out this guide to some of the best winter trails in every province and territory.

In today’s world, kids have all kinds of nudges not to move. With this simple recipe, we can help them develop a love of physical activity.

Using this simple recipe, here’s how you can encourage physical literacy and a love of movement in your children.

When you “blend” these three ingredients, they become a “super-smoothie” that kids can’t resist. The recipe is called physical literacy.

Black History Month is an important way to explore and understand the experiences and achievements of Black Canadians. Here’s how to help kids learn about the month.

While school is 100% important to me and my family, giving my kids the freedom to play outside every day is just as important.

Three-time Olympic bobsledder Neville Wright shares how he built resilience and offers tips for sports parents.

Winter days are short, but if you spend the season pining for summer, it sure can feel long. Try this instead: lean in and embrace winter!

The playground is a great place for kids to develop fundamental movement skills! Try these fun games during your next PE period.

Does your school have a nearby wooded area or forest? Use this space as an outdoor classroom during PE to build fundamental movement skills.

During the pandemic, what can PE teachers offer our students beyond free play on the playground? Check out these tips and ideas.

Given pandemic restrictions, it can be tough to come up with PE activities. One solution: Hack the playground and make an obstacle course!

In PE class, your school’s field is good for more than just soccer or baseball—and there’s a lot you can do on pavement too.

Given the new World Health Organization guidelines, here are some simple ways you and yor kids can add physical activity to your day.

In the winter, it’s tempting to hibernate inside. These tips will provide motivation for you and your kids to get outside for active fun!

Winters in Canada are long, cold, and dark. These creative and fun play ideas will get you and your kids through the depths of it!

‘Tis the season to be with your nearest and dearest! These 12 holiday-themed activity ideas offer fun for your whole family.

2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. These 11 memorable articles inspired the Active for Life team this year.

Turns out, kids can do more with Lego than sit on the floor and build! These indoor games will get them active as they play.

Kids love to play in fresh snow. With these active ideas, they’ll never run out of games to play outdoors this winter!

The latest version of the Nintendo console offers many fun exergames—active games that incorporate body movements into gameplay.