Skateboarding’s Olympic debut
Skateboarding has developed in a lot of different directions over the years. This summer, for the first time, it’s an official sport at the Olympics in Tokyo.
9 low-cost sports: Keep your kids moving without breaking the bank
Kids’ sports can be expensive, but there are some low-cost options out there! Check out this list of affordable sports your child can try.
How to choose the right size and type of helmet for your child
Whether your child is skateboarding, cycling, or scootering, here’s how you can pick the right helmet for them.
Skateboarding 101: What to know if your kids want to give it a try
These tips will help your new little skateboarder to learn, develop their skills, have fun, and stay safe.
Skateboarding: Not just for teens
Once primarily the domain of teen boys, skateboarding’s diverse culture and physical benefits are now attracting people of all ages and genders.
New playground features aim to keep tweens active in parks
Playgrounds and unstructured free play have always been my go-to options for my two boys’ exercise and entertainment. But as they’ve grown in height, they’ve also been growing apart in terms of their interests, as well as their physical and social skills. Despite their five-year age difference, when they were younger both would happily play … Continued
Shred Sirens keeping girls active for life through skateboarding
In partnership with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) Recreation Department, the Shred Sirens is an all-female skateboarding group that runs out of Youth Centre in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. The group grew out of an existing beginner skateboard program run by the CBRM Recreation Department. It takes place year-round: in the summer month, at municipal skateboard parks across the community and in the … Continued
AfL’s top active toy picks for the 2018 holiday season
Toys to keep everyone moving this holiday season
What would it look like if schools were “health hubs”?
One teacher’s proposal to build healthier kids
Climbing has now become an Olympic sport
Climbing will debut at Tokyo 2020
4 steps to creating your own DIY summer camp
Homegrown ideas to help keep kids active and engaged this summer
What makes trampolines so great for your kids
It develops balance, agility, and coordination
First steps to becoming a freestyle mogul skier
Movement skills your child can practice to prepare them for the slopes
First steps to becoming a slopestyle snowboarder
Every sweet spin in the air begins by learning how to turn
At long last, a great sport movie to watch with your daughter
The story of Lakey Peterson’s rise to surfing fame is inspirational
Girls having fun in Skateistan, Afghanistan
These Afghan girls are confident, full of joy and great skaters
Steve Nash: the skateboarding basketball superstar
Steve Nash is a superstar in the NBA and a successful entrepreneur, but he’s also pretty good on a skateboard and with a soccer ball. Steve is living proof of what children can become when they develop physical literacy. He shows us his basketball, skateboarding and soccer skills in the video “Training Day”. Just a normal … Continued
Justin Bieber: The physically literate superstar
Canadian teen superstar Justin Bieber is known for hit songs like “Baby” and his concert film Never Say Never. On stage, he’s a great dancer and commands attention with his physical charisma. But growing up, Justin didn’t just spend all his time singing and dancing. He was also really active in sports like soccer, basketball, skateboarding … Continued