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Physical Literacy in Aquatic Environments A Discussion Paper

Physical Literacy in Aquatic Environments A Discussion Paper This discussion paper looks at how people develop into competent, confident, and motivated movers in aquatic environments. Designed for policy-makers, swim program designers, and swim instructors, this document aims to rethink the traditional approach to developing competencies in aquatic environments. This is not designed to be a…

Developing Physical Literacy – Building a New Normal for all Canadians

Developing Physical Literacy - Building a New Normal for all Canadians This document describes the essential components of physical literacy, outlines how to support the development of physical literacy in all stages of life, and discusses strategies for delivering coordinated physical literacy programs for Canadians of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and abilities. This resource is…

Quality Sport for Communities and Clubs

Quality Sport for Communities and Clubs In this resource, our purpose is to provide a guide to Quality Sport delivery based on Long-Term Development, and to identify how community sport organizations can work with key partners, such as their National Sport Organization (NSO), Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO) and municipal recreation departments, to improve and sustain…

Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity 3.0

This resource provides a framework for the development of every child, youth, and adult to enable optimal participation in sport and physical activity. The objective of the framework is to promote both sporting excellence at the highest international level and life-long engagement in health-enhancing physical activity. This third edition brings a number of important updates…

Quality Sport Checklist for Communities and Clubs

Quality Sport Checklist for Communities and Clubs Quality Sport Checklist for Communities and Clubs At its essence, quality sport and physical activity is achieved when the right people do the right things at the right times, which leads to positive experiences for participants. The following checklist is composed of a number of elements that lead to quality…

Sport for Life for Every New to Canada Participant 2.0

Sport for Life for Every New to Canada Participant 2.0 By 2030, immigration will account for all of Canada's net population growth. Cities across Canada are being transformed by immigration, and these demographic trends will undoubtedly impact the Canadian sport and physical activity system. Grassroots and professional organizations need to find ways to appeal to…

Becoming a CS4L Community

Becoming a CS4L community Building an Activation Plan that works for your community How should you advanced CS4L in your community? What does the understanding of and the implementation of CS4L look like? The answer to these question is likely not the same as in the community down the road. This document will allow you…

No Accidental Champions: LTD for Athletes with a Disability (3rd Edition)

No Accidental Champions: Long-Term Development for All (3rd Edition) No Accidental Champions describes some of the opportunities and challenges that face persons with permanent disabilities in pursuing sport and physical activity. This document tells readers how the Canadian sport system can best accommodate their needs for increased activity and greater achievement through Long-Term Development (LTD).…

The Role of Monitoring Growth in LTAD

The Role of Monitoring Growth in LTAD This document is intended as a resource to help NSOs to determine the next steps in the implementation of the long-term development of the participant / athlete. The guides throughout the four main stages in the implementation of the Long Term Development participant / athlete by determining the…

Building Enhanced Collaboration Between Recreation and Sport

Building Enhanced Collaboration Between Recreation and Sport The municipal recreation role develops program opportunities for personal growth, ensures programs are affordable and accessible, and addresses any local issues to improve overall quality of life. Municipal governments were identified as the primary agency for the delivery of recreation services because they are closest to the people,…

The Female Athlete Passport

The Female Athlete Passport The Female Athlete Passport contains questions that athletes complete to help improve their understanding of factors that influence their training, recovery and competition. Athletes may find it helpful to track some of these areas to improve their own awareness over time and to make wise choices in support of their journey…

Mental Fitness for LTAD

Mental Fitness for LTAD Mental Fitness for Long-Term Athlete Development, written by a team of experts led by Karen MacNeill, Ph.D., explains that mental fitness is just as necessary for success in sport as physical fitness or technical comprehension. The messages and activities highlighted in the article align with Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and address…

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