Robert Falconer, Author at Active For Life

Child development

4 things nature teaches us about physical literacy

Fundamental movement skills and play are crucial to survival

How you can help reverse Canada’s inactivity epidemic

New survey seeks public input to tackle the problem head on

Child development | News | Sports & Rec

Importance of physical literacy and injury prevention stressed to Canada’s recreation practitioners

New study finds a shortfall in practitioner training

Child development | Lifestyle | News

Neil deGrasse Tyson tells kids they should jump in puddles

Encourage your children’s natural curiosity and let them explore their world

Give yourself – and your kids – a minute to get active

A new study suggests the intensity of an activity matters more than the duration

6 ways ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ can inspire kids to move

Cap runs, jumps, and throws with amazing skill

Celebrate Winter Walk Day!

Easy to achieve exercise while enjoying the great Canadian outdoors

Why physical literacy is helping Scottish kids move and think better

Coordination, balance, and specialized activities at core of BMT program

Child development | Sports & Rec

WinSport Canada is transforming children’s lives

Jennifer Konopaki on the organization’s impressive physical literacy program

Child development | News

Scottish kids improve academic achievement through physical literacy

New program aims to help them develop rhythm, balance, and movement

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