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Sort: Alphabetically  By organization By date  Filter: All Resources  Canadian Resources only	Narrow your search by clicking on one of the Topics, Groups, Resource Types or Provinces / Territories listed below. Tips Topic: Environment and Health Living with Disabilities Violence Prevention Workplace Health Group: Children Men Seniors Youth Resource Type: Health Promotion Tool Healthy Living Info Organizations Policy and Research Province/Territory: British Columbia Ontario Quebec
Active & Safe Routes to School  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 Active feet: overview  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 Active independent aging: a community guide for falls prevention and active living  Describes a guide designed to promote the health and independence of older adults and veterans, through falls prevention, active living and activity-friendly environments. Provides information on getting started, safer communities and program evaluation. Source: Community Health Research Unit (Ottawa) AquaTots: what is AquaTots?  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 BC Injury Prevention Centre  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. Source: BC Injury Prevention Centre Be an action hero!  Offers Canadian children and youth several ideas on the prevention of injuries in the playground, on the road, in the water and in sports. Describes how to become an Action Hero by doing smart everyday things. Features sections for parents, kids, and an interactive game. Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) From: Injury prevention Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine  Works to advance sport medicine by promoting research and providing educational services to its members (physicians and medical students interested in the field). Promotes safety and injury prevention in sport and recreation. Publishes the 'Clinical journal of sport medicine'. Web site includes position statements. Source: Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine (CASM) Canadian Athletic Therapists Association  Works to promote, develop, and deliver programs for the prevention, the immediate care, and the rehabilitation of sports injuries. Develops, implements, and monitors professional standards within the sport medicine community. Web site includes descriptions of certification testing and listings of local resources. Source: Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) CATA calls on coaches, therapists, parents, and active Canadians to adopt recommended hydration strategy  Warns that exercise during summer increases the risk of heat-related illness. Gives facts on dehydration and lists the warning signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion. Provides a strategy for rehydration. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) Cycling skills: cycling safety for teen and adult cyclists  Gives tips on sizing a bike, handling skills, choosing the correct helmet, road and weather hazards, cycling in traffic and rural areas, the legal responsibility of cyclists, and a basic bicycle safety checklist. Encourages cyclists to take a CAN-BIKE course to increase handling skills, safety and cycling pleasure. Source: Ontario Ministry of Transportation From: Publications
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