Introduction to Physical Literacy
Introduction to Physical Literacy Physical literacy is developing fundamental movement skills, leading to fundamental sport skills in various decision-making situations in a variety of environments. Download here
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PLAYShuswap enhances community connections through physical literacy
When it comes to developing physical literacy in a community, you don’t always have to reinvent the wheel. Instead, you can focus on enhancing existing initiatives and infrastructure with a physical literacy focus. That’s one of the lessons that comes to mind when community mentor Nicole Beauregard reflects on her time with the newly created […]
Peace Arch Hospital Foundation invests in community’s physical literacy future
It’s been over two years since the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation (PAHF) first launched their Move 4 Life project, which aims to address physical inactivity within the populations of South Surrey and White Rock, B.C. At the outset, the foundation set itself a pretty lofty goal: for its two communities to become the healthiest in […]
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Focus on athlete growth and development Using Competition Intentionally for Development Supporting long-term goals A Commitment to Sport for All Partnerships that Prioritize Development Needs Focus on athlete growth and development Quality Sport programming is beginning to catch on across Canada, with organizations committing to foster the development of their participants on multiple fronts long-term. […]
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada supports Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development in First Nations Schools
Four Indigenous schools are benefiting from funding that Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has distributed this year. The New Paths to Education Program grant was introduced to improve the quality of education in First Nations schools and promote innovative approaches in education. The Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development Pathway (ALTPD), a joint creation between the […]
Developing Physical Literacy: A guide for parents of children ages 0 to 12
Developing Physical Literacy: A guide for parents of children ages 0 to 12 Childhood obesity threatens the future health of Canada, and the problem needs to be addressed NOW if we are to prevent a generation of children from growing up with chronic health problems. We also know that being physically active later in life […]
