Think about it. Not only do your kids spend about 1,150 hours a year at school, but childhood is the best time to make healthy choices a habit.
It only makes sense, then, to involve everyone in the school community (students, teachers, parents, and community members) in promoting healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health.
This article […]
As a parent, you may have heard the term “daily physical activity” or “DPA.” This article will give you:
* More information about what daily physical activity means.
* Why it’s important.
* How it can work in your child’s school.
* How to support your school’s efforts to encourage kids to be more physically active in school.
What Daily […]
When you went to school, chances are you took physical education, although you probably just called it “gym.”
This article explains some of the differences between physical activity and physical education. It outlines the different benefits each provides and helps you understand your role as a parent in supporting physical activity and physical education in your […]
Are boys and girls interested in the same kinds of physical activity?
Do all boys like hockey, and all girls like dance? The short answer is “no.”
That said, interests and participation in physical activity do tend to differ depending on gender.
If we want to encourage both boys and girls to be more physically active, we need […]
If you have a disability, you may be less active and therefore at greater risk of having diseases such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and coronary heart disease.
So it’s important to find ways to overcome any barriers you face as you try to become physically active. These barriers may include affordability and […]
In the sports world, winning teams develop a game plan to win. When you want to make a change in your life, such as getting active, you also need a game plan to help you succeed.
This article will help you to set goals for becoming more active in a way that’s safe for you. The […]
Daily physical activity is always important, even during pregnancy. Research has shown that pregnant women without complications can and should do aerobic and strength-conditioning exercises.
Physically active pregnant women do not increase risks for their babies. Nor does moderate physical activity when you’re breast feeding affect the quantity or quality of breast milk or affect your […]
Physical activity is good for you, even in your later years. In fact, it is one of the best investments you can make in the second half of your life.
Retired people should try to be more physically active than ever, since a regular physical activity routine can improve their health and enhance their quality of […]
Workers doing physically demanding jobs need to have the balance, energy and strength to work safely.
This article suggests ways to get enough sleep and physical activity to help you feel at your best throughout your busy shift schedule.
Shift Work
Shift workers don’t work from “nine to five” on weekdays. These workers rotate between day and night […]
The active living movement has encouraged us to be more physically active in our daily lives to maintain or improve our health.
People with mobility difficulties (paraplegia, quadriplegia, osteoporosis, arthritis, obesity or those who are frail and worried about falling or have lower limb injuries) have greater challenges in making active living part of their lives.
For […]