Physical Activity Publications

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Grants

Physical Activity Grants

• Barriers to physical activity as reported by Nova Scotians
• Programs that received funding in 2004-05
• Physical Activity Grant Information Resource

Courses

National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)

• 2005-06 Course Brochure & Schedule
• Home Study Application Form Level 1 - $120
• Home Study Application Form Level 2 - $170
• Home Study Application Form Level 3 - $280

Nova Scotia Outdoor Leadership Development Program (NSOLD)

• Application
• Brochure

Active, Healthy Living

Active Kids, Healthy Kids

• Brochure
• Report on Physical Activity Levels in Children and Youth in the Province of Nova Scotia.
• SUMMARY of Report on Physical Activity Levels in Children and Youth in the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Research Group - responsible for the research study on "Monitoring physical activity levels of Nova Scotia children and youth"
• Pilot: Monitoring physical activity levels of Nova Scotia children and youth
• Research Pilot Project: Measuring Physical Activity Levels of NS Children and Youth
• Active Kids, Healthy Kids - A Nova Scotia physical activity strategy for children and youth.
• Active Kids, Healthy Kids Components: Progress Report, Feb 2003
• Active Kids, Healthy Kids - Financial Commitment
• Consultation Feedback on the Active Kids, Healthy Kids Physical Activity Strategy
• Youth's View on Physical Activity: Youth Consultation Report
• Active Kids Healthy Kids Background paper
• PACY Strategy Working Group - responsible for developing a provincial physical activity strategy
• PACY Vision Paper - Proposed Vision and Goals for a Nova Scotia with Physically Active Children and Youth
• Towards Physically Active Children and Youth in Nova Scotia
• Western Region PACY Project Support Program
• Physical Activity Capacity Building Tool
• Physical Activity Counselling by Healthcare Professionals in Nova Scotia: The Need For a Consistent Message
• "Active Living For Early Childhood"

Outdoor Recreation

• Pathways for People Framework for Action
• Rails to Trails Policy for Nova Scotia
• A Survey of Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Users

Abuse Prevention

• You Can Make a Difference - A Guide to Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Harassment in Sport and Recreation.

Sport Development

Elite Athlete Assistance

• Elite Athlete Assistance Application