ACTIVE AT SCHOOL Launches in the Yukon Territories
New Canadian Olympic School Program launches
New Report shows link between physical activity and learning
ACTIVE AT SCHOOL Launches in the Yukon Territories
New Canadian Olympic School Program launches
New Report shows link between physical activity and learning
Physical activity among kids and youth has steadily declined leading to serious health and wellness consequences.
To reverse this trend Canada's most influential partners are coming together to inject more activity into schools.
The Goal is simple - getting kids and youth one hour of daily, quality physical activity at school.
The benefits of daily, quality physical activity are clear
Improves overall health & wellness
Improves productivity & learning
Improves self-confidence
It's time to reverse the trend in physical activity amongst kids and youth
Physical activity can extend life by 2 years. And that applies to everyone, even seniors. In fact, physical activity paired with medical alert systems greatly reduce accidents.
Schools play a key role in increasing daily QPA
9/10 children don't get the recommended hour of daily QPA
