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BC Injury Prevention Centre
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Works to decrease incidence and severity of injuries in British Columbia communities through delivery and support of initiatives that promote injury-free living. Web site includes games and downloadable activities for children.
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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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Directory of web-sites on physical activity, health and youth
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Presents a list of websites in Quebec, Canada, the United States and worldwide, dealing with youth, health and physical activity.
- Source: Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal, Santé publique
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Compilation of evidence of effective active living interventions: a case study approach
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Presents information on the cost-effectiveness and cost-benefits of physical activity interventions. Discusses the value of an outcomes model for assessing the evidence. Describes the benefits of physical activity such as an enhanced quality of life, reduced disease and disability, and reduced health-care costs.
- Source: Alberta Centre for Active Living
- From: Our publications: research and general reports
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Active independence, home support exercise program in Alberta: First Nations communities fact sheet
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Describes a program (HSEP) designed for frail, elderly, home bound people in First Nations communities. Lists program services offered: exercises, healthy eating resources and ways of charting progress. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Alberta Centre for Active Living
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Yoga @ your desk
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Provides links to a video designed to keep you active, and counter the effects of sitting at a desk all day, by doing yoga exercises. Gives step-by-step visual and spoken instructions on how to do the exercises. Includes part 1 introducing the exercises, part 2 linking the exercises to your breath, parts 3 a and b, varying the exercises.
- Source: Alberta Centre for Active Living
- From: Physical activity @ work
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Protecting our gifts and securing our future: First Nations children and obesity: a growing epidemic
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Presents eight recommendations for change needed to address the obesity issue. Stresses the need for a First Nations-specific approach to identify the most effective health promotion strategies. Includes community success examples. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
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Aboriginal Programs
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Describes how the Sport Branch is working to promote participation in recreation and sport programs among Aboriginal communities in British Columbia. Lists programs and provides contact information.
- Source: British Columbia Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts. Sport Branch
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Sports and active living
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Offers safety tips and information for activities such as cycling, hockey, and snowmobiling. Also provides information about sun safety, hypothermia, and safety in the wilderness.
- Source: Canada Safety Council (CSC)
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Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
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Promotes the importance of healthy, active lifestyles for Canadians and acts as the voice of professionals in health education, physical education and related disciplines. Develops programs and resources for professionals. Maintains a referral service of expert trainers for active living workshops in communities and schools.
- Source: Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD)
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