Links

An initiative of Green Communities Canada that promotes safe, active transportation to and from school. The web site has resources and information for schools and communities to create their own Active & Safe Routes to School program.

Active 2010 is a comprehensive strategy to increase participation in sport and physical activity throughout Ontario.  The web site provides information on active living.

Information on promoting active living in the workplace including a business case.

The Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (ALCOA) strives to promote a society where all older Canadians are leading active lifestyles that contribute to their overall well-being.  The web site provides information and resources on active living.

Health Canada’s physical activity recommendations for adults aged 15-54.

Health Canada’s physical activity recommendations for adults aged 55 and over.

Health Canada’s physical activity recommendations for children aged 6-9 and youth aged 10-14.

CIRA Ontario’s mission is to encourage, promote and develop active living, healthy lifestyles and personal growth, through intramural and recreational programs within the education and recreation communities.

Information for youth on physical activity and healthy eating.

Find Health and Physical Education curriculum for grades 1-12 as well as information on Daily Physical Activity.

OPHEA is dedicated to supporting school communities through advocacy, quality programs and services, and partnership building. It is lead by the vision that all kids will value, participate in and make a lifelong commitment to active, healthy living.

Pause to Play is the web guide for kids who want to be active, providing information on a variety of sports and ideas for getting active.

Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada) is a national, charitable, voluntary-sector organization whose primary concern is to influence the healthy development of children and youth by advocating for quality, school-based physical and health education.

This web site from the Alberta Centre for Active Living helps employers and employees improve the workplace by bringing physical activity into the workday.

Find Canada’s Physical Activity Guides to Healthy Active Living for children and youth and the accompanying teacher guides.

Register and then use your PAL to set up and track your own personalized physical activity program.

The PAR-Q is a short questionnaire to complete if you are planning to become much more active than you are now; it will tell you if you should check with your physician before starting.