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MP tables federal bill to study children’s fitness and physical activity
Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora, Kyle Peterson, has tabled a novel motion in the House of Commons. If approved, Bill M-206 would instruct the Standing Committee on Health to study the levels of fitness and physical activity of Canadian youth. According to Peterson’s motion, the study would also take into consideration the social, economic, cultural, … Continued
Why recess is as valuable as any subject in school
Kids need movement throughout the day
Sharing Dance launches new online teaching resources
Resources introduce more kids to the physical, emotional, and social benefits of dance
Is PE failing our kids? A conversation between a parent and the experts sheds some light
What makes a quality physical education program?
Physical Literacy Proof of Concept in Child Care Study Parent/Guardian Information
The childcare centre your child(ren) attends has chosen to be part of a study that will explore the benefits for young children of quality physical literacy programming in childcare centres. What are physical activity and physical literacy? Physical activity is movement that increases heart rate, breathing, and causes a light sweat. Physical literacy is the … Continued
Wheeling: New activities for kids with mobility impairments
New activities and games for kids with mobility impairments
Playbooks provide 12 days of active fun for kids, parents, and caregivers
Games and activities for the whole family
New research shows two-thirds of Canadian kids lack physical literacy
More needs to be done to ensure Canadian kids are physically literate
Active for Life podcast: Camilla Knight on parents in sport
The expert on youth sport talks about the important role of parents
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