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About BMI for children and teens
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Provides an overview of how body mass index is used to assess underweight, overweight, and risk for overweight in children and teens in the United States. Describes why BMI for children, also referred to as BMI-for-age, is gender and age specific, and how it is calculated.
- Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- 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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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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Activ8 your family while watching TV
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Offers tips on exercises for families to do while watching television. Aims to improve overall health and fitness levels.
- Source: Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA)
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Activate: get kids moving
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Promotes movement as a part of daily routines for infants and children. Contains ideas for getting all pre-schoolers active, including ideas for small spaces and for winters in the North. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Recreation and Parks Association of the Yukon (RPAY)
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Active & Safe Routes to School
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Describes a national program which promotes the use of active modes of transportation for school children. Includes information about initiatives such as the Walking School Bus, Cycling School Bus, International walk to school week, Walking tour of Canada. Provides links, tools and resources and a Kids' page.
- Source: Go for Green
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Active feet: overview
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Provides links to information on foot care, and how to prevent injuries, when participating in specific activities and sports. Includes aerobics, baseball, basketball, volleyball, contact sports, cycling, golf, hiking, hockey, skating, running, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, tennis, walking. Discusses potential causes and types of injury, the use of orthotics and the importance of training and conditioning.
- Source: British Columbia Association of Podiatrists
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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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Active2010 toolkit
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Provides a collection of toolkits for use in sport, fitness, and recreation settings. Gives information for coaches and instructors, as well as for parents to help children choose the right programs.
- Source: Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion
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AquaTots: what is AquaTots?
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Explains that AquaTots introduces infants and toddlers to the joys of water activities while developing basic skills. Teaches parents/caregivers how to ensure safety at all times.
- Source: Canadian Red Cross
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