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Transcript of Physical Activity Guides for Children & Youth Supported by the Government of Ontario.
Physical Activity Guides for Children & Youth
Supported by the Government of Ontario
Why do we need Physical Activity Guides?
To provide recommendations on the frequency, intensity, duration and types of activity needed for health. The Guides are produced and distributed by Health Canada.
Physical Benefits of Physical Activity for Children & Youth
Enhances healthy growth and development Builds strong bones, strengthens muscles &
maintains flexibility Achieves a healthy weight Promotes good posture and balance Improves fitness Strengthens the heart
Psychological Benefits
Physical activity is consistently related to improvements in self-esteem, self-concept, depressive symptoms and anxiety / stress.
Sources: Demarco & Sydney - 1989, Bouchard - 1993 and Malina - 1994.
Academic Benefits
Physical education has been linked to improved academic performance, particularly in mathematics, with elementary school children.
Source: CFLRI, Benefits and Impact of Physical Activity for Ontario, 1995
Social Benefits
Girls who are active in sports are 92% less likely to use drugs, 80% less likely to have an unwanted pregnancy and three times more likely to graduate from high school.
Sources: The Institute for Athletics and Education-1993, Sport Nova Scotia-1997, CAPHERD-1998 and CFLRI-1999
How Active Are the Kids?
Over 50% of children and youth aged 5 to 17 are not active enough for optimal growth and development
Source: CFLRI, Physical Activity Monitor, 2000
Cardiovasular Disease Hypertension High Cholesterol Type 2 Diabetes Osteoporosis
Future Health Issues
Source: Canadian Pediatric Society - Position Statement - 2002
Today’s inactive children have an increased risk for:
Mental Health Problems Orthopedic Problems Arthritis Some Forms of Cancer
From 1981 to 1996, the prevalence of overweight among boys 7-13 increased from 15% to 35% and among girls, from 15% to 29%
Source: Tremblay and Willms. Secular Trends in the Body Mass Index of Canadian Children. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2000
Future Health Issues
The Guides
Children: 6-9 years old Youth: 10-14 years old
The Recommendations
The Children & Youth Guidesrecommend a minimum of 90 minutes per day:
30 minutes of vigorous activity +
60 minutes of moderate activity
How to Meet the Recommedations
Increase physical activity gradually. Reduce non-active time (TV, computer, video
games). Build physical activity throughout
the day in periods of at least 5 to 10 minutes.
Find FUN activities!
What Activities Should Children & Youth Do?
Strength-building activities
Flexibility activities
Endurance activities
Additional Supports:The Magazines
The magazines are for the children & youth themselves to help them find fun ways to meet the Guide Recommendations.
Additional Supports: The Family Guides
The Family Guides will assist parents, caregivers and guardians in helping children & youth integrate physical activity in their lives.
Additional Supports:The Teachers’ Guides
The Teachers’ Guides will assist teachers through classroom activities and discussions to help students increase their physical activity.
Additional Supports:The Physical Activity Chart & Stickers
The Physical Activity Chart and Stickers are ideal for posting on a fridge or bulletin board.
They are designed for children 6-9 and will help them track their progress.
Who Endorses the Guide? Everyone!!!
National Organizations:
Active & Safe Routes to School
Arthritis Society
Assembly of First Nations
Association of Local Public Health Agencies
Block Parent Program of Canada
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
Canadian Assoc, for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Canadian Assoc. for the Advancement of Women & Sport & P.A.
Canadian Association for Young Children
Canadian Association of Principals
Canadian Child Care Federation
Canadian Council on Social Development
Canadian Diabetes Association
Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle
Canadian Home and School
Canadian Institute of Child Health
Canadian Intramural Recreation
Canadian Lung Association
Canadian Medical Association
Canadian Mental Health Association
Canadian Nurses Association
Canadian Paediatric Society
Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Canadian Psychiatric Association Canadian Psychological Association Canadian Public Health Association Canadian School Boards AssociationCanadian Society for Exercise PhysiologyCanadian Special OlympicsCanadian Teachers' FederationChild/Women's Health ProgramChildren's Safety Association of Canada Child Welfare League of CanadaCoalition for Active LivingCollege of Family Physicians of Canada Dietitians of Canada Family Service Canada Federation of Canadian Municipalities Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du CanadaGo for GreenHeart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Lifesaving Society Developmental & Pediatric ServicesNational Crime Prevention CentreNational Institute of Nutrition Osteoporosis Society of Canada Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada Planned Parenthood Federation of CanadaSafe Kids Canada, National Injury Prevention ProgramScouts Canada United Way of Canada/Centraide Canada Vanier Institute of the Family Victoria Order of Nurses for Canada YMCA of Canada YWCA of Canada
Children's Hospitals:Alberta Children's Hospital Children's Hospital of Eastern OntarioChildren's & Women's Health Centre of BC Hospital for Sick Children IWK Health CentreJaneway Children's HospitalMontreal Children's HospitalWinnipeg Children's Hospital
For More Information and to Order:
Call: 1-888-334-9769 Visit: www.healthcanada.ca/paguide