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10,000 Steps
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Describes Australia's first 'whole of community' health promotion physical activity project funded by Queensland Health. Encourages Australians to increase their physical activity levels by walking 10,000 steps per day.
- Source: 10, 000 Steps (Australia)
- From: International resource
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Action Schools! B.C.
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Describes a "best practices" physical activity model designed to assist elementary schools in British Columbia in creating action plans to promote healthy living. Site includes links to initiatives in other provinces.
- Source: Action Schools! B.C.
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Active Healthy Kids Canada
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Promotes the development of active healthy children and youth in Canada. Provides programs and information on physical activity.
- Source: Active Healthy Kids Canada
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Articles & fact sheets
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Provides a list of factors affecting the physical activity levels and the health and well-being of children and youth in Canada. Includes health, physical activity, family, school, community, environment and policy. Provides links to published research articles as well as a summary of up-to-date facts and statistics for each category.
- Source: Active Healthy Kids Canada
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Tools & tips
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Discusses the benefits of physical activity for children. Suggests activities in various settings, including outdoor winter activities. Provides tips for parents on how to get involved and for kids on how to be more active.
- Source: Active Healthy Kids Canada
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Activ8
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Describes a national physical activity challenge program that links to each province's health and physical education curriculum. Aims to help children and youth of all abilities develop their fitness and skill levels. Provides games, activities, teacher tools and success stories.
- Source: Active Healthy Kids Canada
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Canada's report card on physical activity for children & youth – 2007
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Includes the findings that teen girls become less active as they get older, children and youth spend more time in front of a screen than being physically active, and decrease in physical activity corresponds with increasing reports of anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Gives a grade of D and offers recommendations for improvement.
- Source: Active Healthy Kids Canada
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Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability
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Provides leadership to individuals, agencies and national associations to help Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives. Offers tools for advocacy, resources, programs and events, and opportunities for volunteers.
- Source: Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability
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Resource library
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Lists activity fact sheets and resources on fitness and physical activity for people with disabilities. Includes resources available for download or ordering.
- Source: Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability
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Youth ambassadors across Canada
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Describes Youth Ambassadors Across Canada as a self-advocacy group to support youth with disabilities. Encourages opportunities for youth with disabilities to gain skills and experiences in advocacy, specifically around inclusion and active living.
- Source: Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability
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