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Activating Alberta Schools Every Day
Alberta Centre for Active Living
pdf file, 4 pages Published: Dec 2005 GeoOrigin: Alberta	This WellSpring issue examines the recent implementation of daily physical activity (DPA) in Alberta schools and offers some examples of schools that have successfully incorporated DPA into the school day. The issue also discusses ways in which Alberta Education is supporting the initiative.
	Keywords: daily physical activity, strategies, children

Daily Physical Activity: Overcoming Two Challenges
Alberta Centre for Active Living
Published: Jun 2006 GeoOrigin: Alberta	This WellSpring article discusses ways to overcome two common challenges to daily physical activity (DPA) in schools: ensuring that all staff responsible for DPA have the knowledge and skills to deliver a quality program; how to schedule DPA into a school's complex and diverse timetable.
	Keywords: schools, daily physical activity

Developmentally Appropriate Daily Physical Activity
Alberta Centre for Active Living
Published: Jun 2006 GeoOrigin: Alberta	This WellSpring article suggests four ways to help teachers change activities so that children experience success and enjoyment when participating in physical activity. This enjoyment will help children maintain physically active lifestyles.
	Keywords: schools, daily physical activity

Les adolescentes peuvent être actives... et être quand même « cool »
Alberta Centre for Active Living
pdf file, 2 pages Published: Dec 2007 GeoOrigin: Alberta	Explique pourquoi l'activité physique est si importante pour les adolescentes. Dresse la liste des facteurs qui encouragent les filles à faire du sport ou de l'activité physique. Suggère une variété d'activités conçues expressément pour les adolescentes. Créée pour le Réseau canadien de la santé par Alberta Centre for Active Living.
	Keywords: French

Nutrition Results
Alberta Centre for Active Living
pdf file, 2 pages Published: Apr 2004 GeoOrigin: Alberta	On page 5 of this WellSpring issue, the article discusses the eating patterns of Alberta grade 7 and 8 students. Results came from the Beyond an Apple a Day (BAAAD) survey of Alberta youth's physical activity and eating habits.
	Keywords: healthy eating, schools

Pedometer Tool Kits for loan
Alberta Centre for Active Living
html file GeoOrigin: Alberta	The Alberta Centre for Active Living has pedometer tool kits available for loan to practitioners. They are free to borrow. Each kit contains 30 pedometers and resource materials. The materials included depend on the kit borrowed. There are three types of kits: teacher kit workplace kit health promoter kit
	Keywords: Centre work, pedometers, tool kits, teachers, workplace

Physical Activity in the School System: The Effects of the Canadian Active Living Challenge Program on Attitudes Towards Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise in Elementary School Children
Alberta Centre for Active Living
html file, 2 pages Published: 3276 GeoOrigin: Alberta	This Research Update article summarizes the results of a study to assess the effects of a 12-week physical activity promotion/education program on attitudes towards sport, physical activity, and exercise in an elementary school population.
	Keywords: schools, physical education

Putting Students in the Driver's Seat
Alberta Centre for Active Living
pdf file, 2 pages Published: Oct 2001 GeoOrigin: Alberta	This WellSpring article describes the experience of the David Thompson Health Region schools in piloting the concept of Comprehensive School Health. By adopting a participatory approach, mainly student-driven, this initiative planned ways to promote health in schools.
	Keywords: curriculum, physical education, active schools, healthy schools

Surprise! Video games can actually get us moving
Alberta Centre for Active Living
pdf file, 2 pages Published: Jan 2007 GeoOrigin: Ontario	Describes an innovative study which evaluates the use of interactive video games by sedentary male university students riding stationary bikes. Aussi disponible en français : Surprise : les jeux vidéos peuvent vous faire bouger!
	Keywords: screen time, technology, video games

Action Pages! A Physical Activity, Physical Education & Healthy Eating Resource Guide
Action Schools! BC; Premier's Sport Awards Program
PDF file, 229 pages Published: Sep 2010 GeoOrigin: British Columbia	This is a user-friendly resource to link teachers, youth coaches, and community instructors with the multitude of resources available across Canada to support healthy and active school communities. A hard copy is also available at the Centre Library: Population Groups--Children/Youth, Report ID #1311.
	Keywords: children, youth, schools, fitness, healthy eating, safety

Active Body Adventure: Interactive Fitness Education for Grades 4-6

44 pages Published: 2006 GeoOrigin: Alberta	This handbook is designed to provide the information needed for teachers to support students in their pursuit of a healthy, active lifestyle. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children and Youth, ID #1232
	Keywords: children, fitness, schools, guidelines, workbooks

Active Living Helps Your School Come Alive

300 pages Published: 1992 GeoOrigin: Alberta	A tool kit for teachers and principals to introduce and promote the concept of active living in their schools. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children/Youth, ID #397

Active Living Through Physical Education: Maximizing Opportunities for a Student with a Disability
Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability
Published: 1994 GeoOrigin: National	A series of 9 booklets that deals with different types of disabilities and addresses physical education opportunities for each. A practical resource for teachers; includes strategies and ideas to promote inclusion of all students. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Persons with a Disability, ID #1239
	Keywords: children, schools, disabilities, programs

Active P.I.: Primary Ideas for Active Living

44 pages Published: 2002 GeoOrigin: Alberta	This is a teachers guide for grades K-3. "Active P.I. provides and easy and effective approach to teaching the importance of physical activity everyday - active living." It is divided into four sections: identification, classification, function and selection. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups - Children/Youth, ID #885

Active Youth: Ideas for Implementing CDC Physical Activity Promotion Guidelines

156 pages Published: 1998 GeoOrigin: International	An outline and explanation of the physical activity guidelines developed by the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also includes examples of recreation programs from both school and community settings that have successfully incorporated the guidelines. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children/Youth, ID #484

Active!
Schools Come Alive
GeoOrigin: Alberta	A periodic newsletter produced by Schools Come Alive - a provincial organization that provided leadership through inservices, resource development, and collaborative partnerships in order to improve healthy, active lifestyles in Alberta schools. 1994 -- This resource is also available in the Centre library: Periodical shelving unit, ID #728
	Keywords: school

Activity Stations for a Physical Activity Launch

30 pages Published: 2002 GeoOrigin: Alberta	This resource, adapted from Active8, the Foundation for Active Healthy Kids, is intended to assist teachers in planning an activity day to celebrate physical activity. Twenty-four activities are outlined that will challenge the skills of students. This resource is also available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children/Youth [file cabinet], ID #784

Alberta Project Promoting active Living and healthy Eating in Schools
Public Health Agency of Canada
html file, 1 page Published: Aug 2012 GeoOrigin: Alberta	Over a two-year time period (2008 to 2010), students at the 10 participating APPLE schools had higher intakes of fruits and vegetables, lower caloric intakes, were more active and were less likely to be obese. These positive changes in health behaviours were also seen when compared to students elsewhere in the province. Nine of 10 schools implemented nutrition policies, and all 10 schools adopted daily physical activity policies.
	Keywords: obesity, schools, healthy eating

Alberta's Active and Safe Routes to School Resource Manual
Safe Healthy Active People Everywhere Alberta
pdf file, 68 pages Published: 2005 GeoOrigin: Alberta	This manual is "designed to provide information, resources and ideas for school communities to encourage their students to walk or bike to school. It includes some practical ideas and steps to help you organize activities at your school." This resource is also available in the Centre library: Population Groups - Children/Youth [file cabinet], ID #1123
	Keywords: active transportation, schools

Asthma Education Initiative
Ontario Physical and Health Education Association
GeoOrigin: Ontario	Do you have students with asthma? Check out this website! The Asthma Education Initiative aims to increase awareness and inform teachers and coaches about asthma management and prevention. OPHEA does require you register, but it is free, your information is kept private and you get access to great resources.
	Keywords: respiratory diseases, tools, children, youth, teachers

Be Fit for Life Network
Be Fit for Life
GeoOrigin: Alberta	Be Fit for Life (BFFL) Network includes nine regional centres that provide services, programs, education and resources to promote Albertans to more physically activity. They work with schools, workplaces and the community. Connect with your local BFFL today!
	Keywords: fitness, communities, tools

Be Fit for Life Network: School
Be Fit for Life
GeoOrigin: Alberta	The Be Fit for Life Network has five programs for students from Grades K to 9: Lessons from the heart (grades 7-9). B.A.S.E.C. BODY Grades 7–9 (can be adapted for other grade levels). Active Living Challenge: Active Body Adventure (Grades 4-6). Active Aliens (Grades K-3). Kids Come Alive: Vermilion (Grades K-6). Teachers can contact the Be Fit for Life Resource Centre for more information and to take advantage of these programs.
	Keywords: children, youth, schools

Building ACTIVE LIVING in Your Community: Presenter's Manual

65 pages Published: 1992	Resource kit (complete with 33 slides) for leaders wanting to introduce the concept of active living to community groups, schools, and workplaces. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Physical Activity--Communications [file cabinet], ID#280

CAHPER Equity Schools Project: Summary of CAHPER '92 Conference Discussions

75 pages Published: 1992 GeoOrigin: Ontario	In this document political action strategies are outlined for implementing physical education equity programs in universities and physical education organizations. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: InMotion--Gender Issues, ID #193

Canadian Active Living Challenge Program Evaluation

60 pages Published: 1996 GeoOrigin: Alberta	An evaluation of the Canadian Active Living Challenge program in 27 schools from across Canada. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Centre Publications, ID #481

Child Traffic Safety: Resource Guide for Educators, Parents and the Community

52 pages Published: 2007 GeoOrigin: Alberta	Resource guide that provides tools and ideas for teaching traffic safety information to children in grades K-4. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children and Youth, ID #1235
	Keywords: children, workbook, schools

Child's Play: Rediscovering the Joy of Play in Our Families and Communities

311 pages Published: 2006 GeoOrigin: Ontario	This book is about reconnecting with our kids and is a blueprint for building safe supportive communities and healthy schools. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children and Youth, ID #1227
	Keywords: children, communities, schools, play

Class on the Move
Capital Health
pdf file, 25 pages Published: 2007 GeoOrigin: Alberta	This booklet provides curriculum-based suggestions to help teachers incorporate fun physical activity into the classroom. Designed for grades K-9, the booklet includes ideas for small spaces or classrooms and for outdoor or gym activities. An excellent way to help students achieve their daily physical activity of 30 minutes.
	Keywords: daily physical activity, tool kits, strategies, curriculum

Classroom Action Resource Grades K to 7
Action Schools! BC
112 pages Published: 2006 GeoOrigin: British Columbia	This resource provides teachers with creative, alternative physical activity ideas to integrate physical activity throughout the day. Includes posters. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children/Youth, Report ID #1308.
	Keywords: schools, children, daily physical activity, best practices, walking, pedometers

Daily Physical Activity: A Handbook for Grades 1-9 Schools

273 pages Published: 2006 GeoOrigin: Alberta	This resource supports implementation of the Daily Physical Activity (DPA) Initiative that became mandatory in September 2005. the resource is designed to provide teachers and administrators with information and ideas for developing a daily physical activities for their students. This resource is also available in the Centre library: Population Groups - Children/Youth, ID #1135

Daily Physical Activity: Alberta Education
Alberta Education
GeoOrigin: Alberta	From this link you will find a brief explanation of the goals, policy, procedures and guidelines behind the implementation of Daily Physical Activity (DPA). You can download (as pdf files): DPA School Handbook for grades 1-9. Five-minute awareness video. Results from the pedometer study. DPA literature review. This information will help Alberta teachers and administrators implement daily physical activity in their schools.
	Keywords: active schools, daily physical activity, handbooks, videos, children, curriculum

EPINorth: N.W.T. Healthy Living School Survey, Key Findings
Health and Social Services of the Government of the Northwest Territories
pdf file, 20 pages Published: 2005 GeoOrigin: NWT	This three-page summary (part of a 20-page document) outlines the findings of the 2004 school survey conducted in the Northwest Territories. School principals responded to an online survey on healthy food choices and physical activity in schools. EpiNorth, the Northwest Territories epidemiology newsletter, is now an online only publication produced by the Population Health Division of the Department of Health and Social Services.
	Keywords: Aboriginals, healthy schools, surveys

EPINorth: N.W.T. School Active Living Kits, A Summary of Findings From a Two-Year Pilot
Health and Social Services of the Government of the Northwest Territories
pdf file, 20 pages Published: 2006 GeoOrigin: NWT	This report provides a brief overview of the two-year project in Northwest Territories schools. The project evaluated the effectiveness of Active Living Kits that were distributed to a small number of schools. The evaluation showed that the kits were used once or twice a week, and that most teachers found them useful. This three-page report is part of a larger 20 page document. EpiNorth, the Northwest Territories epidemiology newsletter, is now an online only publication produced by the Population Health Division of the Department of Health and Social Services.
	Keywords: active schools, Aboriginals, evaluations

ESTEEM Team
ESTEEM Team
GeoOrigin: National	The ESTEEM TEAM program sends Canada's Olympic, Paralympic and World Class athletes to classrooms, community clubs or other facilities to encourage children and youth (grades 4-8) to make healthier choices. The program includes resources for the teacher/leader to prepare for the athlete's visit and to reinforce positive self-development and reduce negative or compromising behaviours.
	Keywords: coaching, motivation, self-esteem, youth, sports, schools, children

Have a Ball: A Toolkit for Physical Activity and the Early Years
Best Start Resource Centre
pdf file Published: 2005 GeoOrigin: Ontario	Scroll all the way down to find this resource (you'll see some other great resources along the way). The best time to learn basic movement skills, such as climbing, catching, throwing and jumping, is in early childhood. This resource supports physical activity programs and helps to create a positive self-image in early learning and childcare settings. The toolkit provides research, a resource list, great ideas for activities, a fact sheet and interactive CDs, food guides and, of course, a beach ball. You can order the toolkit (for a cost). However, you are able to download the content (in pdf) for free from this site. Great for parents, teachers and daycare providers!
	Keywords: tool kits, childcare, healthy eating, preschoolers, children, self-esteem

Healthy Active School Resource: SummerActive & WinterActive
Ever Active Schools
pdf file Published: 2008 GeoOrigin: Alberta	The Healthy Active School Resource is packed with information and ways for teachers, administrators, parents and community leaders to promote healthy active lifestyles. You can download both the Winter and Summer Edition. This resource is connected with the annual WinterActive, and SummerActive campaign.
	Keywords: active schools, daily physical activity, communities, curriculum, healthy schools, lifestyle, children

Healthy Schools
Healthy U (Government of Alberta)
GeoOrigin: Alberta	This section of the Healthy U website includes articles and links to resources to help promote active living and healthy eating in your school. Great site for yourself or for teachers, principals or parents.
	Keywords: schools, active schools, children, youth

Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities and Youth Obesity: Lessons Learned from the National Forums and Regional Dialogues of the Naca Centre for Sustainable Communities

19 pages Published: 2007 GeoOrigin: International	This publication describes the insights that were gained from three county-school districts in the USA, regarding the improvement of youth health. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Health/Well-being--Obesity [file cabinet], ID #1248
	Keywords: obesity/overweight, schools, children, youth, report

Healthy U
Government of Alberta
GeoOrigin: Alberta	Healthy U is a public information and education website to support and encourage Albertans to lead healthier lifestyles by providing them with access to information on healthy eating and active living. The website has three sections where you can find general information and tips on: Active Living. Healthy Eating. Healthy Places (Workplace, Schools, Communities). You will also find access to various resources and tools, Alberta's nutrition guidelines and information about funding for community activities. Great website for your clients, patients, family and even yourself.
	Keywords: benefits, tools, guidelines, fitness

Healthy Youth! School Health Index
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Published: 2005 GeoOrigin: International	Want to know how your school shapes up? This is a self-assessment and planning guide for schools. The guide will help you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your school policies and programs. It will also help you develop an action plan to improve student health and create a healthy school environment. You can do the assessment on-line, or print a hard copy off (PDF). You will also find links to other great resources for schools.
	Keywords: healthy schools, policies, tools, government, assessments

Heart Health: A Resource for Senior High School Physical Education
Alberta Education
165 pages Published: 2006 GeoOrigin: Alberta	This resource supports implementation of General Outcomes B and D in Grade 10 of the Physical Education Kindergarten to Grade 12 Program of Studies. The resource provides eight learning opportunities that connect students with their heart-rate data. This resource is also available in the Centre library: Population Groups - Children/Youth, ID #1134
	Keywords: health promotion

Jump Rope for Heart
Heart and Stroke Foundation
GeoOrigin: National	JUMP is a nationwide program that encourages children and youth to be active and to stay active while raising money for an important cause. The website allows you to register your school or child in this event. You will find resources and tools under the "Teacher" section. Students can access the "Kids" section, which provides a variety of fun, interactive activities to help motivate them for this event.
	Keywords: schools, tools, children, youth

Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice: Annapolis Valley Health Promoting School Project
Annapolis Valley Regional School Board
pdf file, 28 pages GeoOrigin: Nova Scotia	The Annapolis Valley Health Promoting School Project (AVHPSP) was a two and a half year project funded through the Canadian Diabetes Strategy at Health Canada. Several schools in the Annapolis Valley decided to change they way they worked to improve the learning and health of their students. The results of the project are shared in this guidebook. The guidebook describes what the schools did as well as what worked and what didn't and lessons learned.
	Keywords: active schools, healthy schools, programs, evaluations

Manitoba In Motion
Government of Manitoba
GeoOrigin: Manitoba	In motion is a provincial strategy to help all Manitobans make physical activity part of their daily lives for health and enjoyment. In motion works to build partnerships, increase public awareness, develop strategies and measure success. In motion strategies focus on five specific groups: children, youth, adults, older adults, and families. Settings will include communities, schools and workplaces.
	Keywords: walking, health promotion, strategies, communities, schools, workplace supports

Moving on the Spot
Toronto Public Health
pdf file, 24 pages GeoOrigin: Ontario	When time and space are limited, Moving on the Spot helps parents, childcare workers, and teachers be physically active with children aged four to 12 years.
	Keywords: active schools, daily physical activity, children, government

Nutrition P.I.: Primary Ideas for Active Learning

81 pages Published: 2002 GeoOrigin: Ontario	This is a teachers guide for grades K-3. This program is designed to promote the development of sensible eating behaviour in students at the primary level. It is divided into four sections: identification, classification, function and selection. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children/Youth, ID #900

Pedometer Power: 67 Lessons for K-12

120 pages Published: 2003 GeoOrigin: International	This book shows you how to use pedometers to teach, promote and assess physical activity. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Physical Activity--Programs, ID #795

Petro-Canada Paralympic Schools Program
Petro-Canada Paralympic Schools Program
GeoOrigin: National	The Petro-Canada Paralympic Schools Program is a free online educational resource for grade 4-9 teachers and students. This program is designed to teach Canadian students about people with disabilities, sport for the physically disabled, and the Paralympics.
	Keywords: curriculum, children, disabilities, physical limitations, youth, schools, sport

PhysED Source
PhysED Source
GeoOrigin: Alberta	An online directory connecting physical education teachers with useful resources they can use in their classroom.
	Keywords: children, youth, tools, physical education

Physical Education Guide to Implementation, Kindergarten to Grade 12: the ABCDs of Physical Education

293 pages Published: 2000 GeoOrigin: Alberta	This is a curriculum guide intended to assist teachers with the implementation of the prescribed outcomes in the "Program of Studies for Physical Education, Kindergarten to Grade 12 (2000)". This resource is also available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children/Youth, ID #786

Physical Education Online: Alberta Education
Alberta Education
Published: 2005 GeoOrigin: Alberta	Alberta Education has created this as an online resource for teachers to help implement daily physical activity in their classrooms. You will find links to the following information: Program of study. Resources (Explore under teaching tools for activity resources, lesson plans and warm-up suggestions). Home education (online-resource for home educators of students in grades 7 to 10). This website is great for teachers but requires some digging though their various links and pages. Get familiar with this website in order to take full advantage of it!
	Keywords: daily physical activity, tool kits, children, youth, strategies, curriculum

Planning Guide for Schools and Teachers Grades K to 7
Action Schools! BC
112 pages Published: 2006 GeoOrigin: British Columbia	A best practices model designed to assist schools in creating individualized action plans to promote healthy living. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children/Youth, Report ID #1309.
	Keywords: schools, children, best practices, daily physical activity, health promotion, healthy eating

Premier's Sport Awards Program
viaSport British Columbia
GeoOrigin: British Columbia	For more than 30 years the Premier's Sport Awards Program (p.s.a.p.) has provided teachers and community instructors with sport skill development resources to help teach children and youth their basic sport skills. p.s.a.p. supports the development of physical literacy which is the acquiring of skills and confidence allowing individuals to enjoy a variety of sports and physical activities.
	Keywords: schools, physical literacy

Quality Daily Physical Education

116 pages Published: 1991 GeoOrigin: National	Overhead masters, articles, fact sheets, pamphlets, and a reference list are included in this kit to assist facilitators in making presentations on the need for and benefits of quality daily physical education (QDPE). A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children/Youth [file cabinet], ID #96

Quality Daily Physical Education: Phase I Leader's Kit

100 pages Published: 1993 GeoOrigin: National	A guide to assist leaders in promoting quality daily physical education (QDPE) in their respective regions. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children/Youth [file cabinet], ID #103

Recess Revival: An Implementation Guide to an Active Playground
Canadian Intramural Association of Ontario (CIRA)
pdf file, 22 pages GeoOrigin: Ontario	Making recess active is fun provides needed activity promotes fair play teaches cooperation and respect for others promotes creativity and problem solving skills. Recess Revival will help teachers, parents, or playground supervisors provide fun and cooperative play on the playground. Click on the grey CIRA Ontario website to purchase other resources including "Active Playgrounds."
	Keywords: outdoor activities, active schools

Safe Routes for Kids Workshop Evaluation: Final Report

25 pages Published: 2006 GeoOrigin: International	This is an evaluation of the "Safe Routes for Kids" workshops that were given in 5 California communities to increase the number of children walking or biking to school. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children and Youth [file cabinet], ID #1228
	Keywords: children, schools, walking, cycling

Safety Guidelines for Physical Activity in Alberta Schools
Alberta Education
Published: Jul 2008 GeoOrigin: Alberta	The intent of the Safety Guidelines for Physical Activity in Alberta Schools is twofold: 1. to focus teacher attention on safe instructional practices in order to minimize inherent risk and 2. to encourage school authorities to develop policies, and schools to develop plans and procedures, for the safety and security of their students.
	Keywords: children/youth

Saskatchewan in motion
Saskatchewan in motion
GeoOrigin: Saskatchewan	Saskatchewan In Motion is a province-wide movement aimed at increasing physical activity for health benefits. Communities, workplaces, schools, and physicians are involved. This is a great source of ideas on how to use the web to promote active living in your community. The website provides benefits and fit facts for all population groups, as well as a media section. The walking workout has self-assessments, walking tips, a place to log your walking, and a place to submit your own success stories.
	Keywords: active communities, walking, step charts, media, workplace supports, physicians, active schools, campaigns, benefits, tools

School Policy Framework: Implementation of the WHO Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity & Health

48 pages Published: 2008 GeoOrigin: International	This resource targets ministries of education and ministries of health to utilize this framework to improve eating and physical activity habits in the school setting. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Physical Activity--Policy [file cabinet], ID #1217
	Keywords: schools, policies, chronic disease

School Walking Wellness Programs
Creative Walking Inc.
html file GeoOrigin: International	Since 1985, Creative Walking Inc. has helped over 5,000 schools and school districts implement walking and wellness programs such as Walk with the Principal, Walk Across America, Before and After School Walking Clubs, the 100-Mile Walk Club Project, The Big Walk Program, Walk Across America Theme Project, Start the School Day With a Walk, School Walk-A-Thon Fundraisers, the Walk-and-Write Program, and the Smart Stepping active living pedometer program.
	Keywords: active transportation, youth

Screen Smart
Public Health Agency of Canada
html file, 1 page Published: Oct 2012 GeoOrigin: National	Screen Smart! is a school-facilitated intervention program for elementary school children (grades K – 7) designed to raise awareness of and encourage management of recreational screen-time. It aims to increase awareness among students and their families of how much time they spend in front of screens, teaches them to manage screen time, and encourages them to choose recreational activities that support good health. Reducing inactive screen time has many benefits including better school performance and improved well-being.
	Keywords: screen time, schools, physical inactivity

Sports Day in Canada
ParticipACTION
Published: Sep 2012 GeoOrigin: National	Sports Day in Canada is a national celebration of sport at all levels. On the ground,in September, over a thousand organizations, schools, teams and towns will hold a blitz of Sports Day in Canada events, with community-wide festivals, try-it days, open houses, games, competitions, meet-and-greets, tournaments, fun runs, spectator events and pep rallies that celebrate sport at all levels.
	Keywords: schools, sport

The Canadian Active Living Challenge: Programs One and Two

Published: 1993 GeoOrigin: Ontario	This is an introduction to Programs One and Two of the Canadian Active Living Challenge that outlines ways in which the program can be implemented in the community or classroom. (18 min. video) A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children/Youth, ID#37

The Canadian Active Living Challenge: Programs Three and Four

19 pages Published: 1995 GeoOrigin: Ontario	This is 19 min video is intended for teachers and community leaders. It presents an overview of programs three and four of the Canadian Active Living Challenge and outlines ways to implement the program in a variety of settings. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children/Youth, ID #488

The QDPE Leader's Lobbying Kit

150 pages Published: 1995 GeoOrigin: National	This resource includes a strategic lobbying plan with sample presentations for advocates of quality daily physical education (QDPE). A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children/Youth [file cabinet], ID #98

Walk Smart, Virginia!: Technical Assistance Guide
Virgina Department of Eductaion
19 pages Published: 2004 GeoOrigin: International	The program was created through a public- private partnership to reach out to youth by involving schools, families, and communities to help them build skills that empower our students to make smarter activity choices for a healthier future. This resource is also available in the Centre library: Physical Activity--Programs [file cabinet], ID #1026
	Keywords: walking, programs, children

Walking School Bus (Alberta)
Safe Active Healthy People Everywhere (SHAPE)
GeoOrigin: Alberta	A Walking School Bus is a great way for kids to get regular exercise and to reduce traffic congestion around the school. In Alberta, invite Safe Healthy Active People Everywhere (SHAPE) to discuss your school's issues and learn more about the Walking/Cycling School Bus program.
	Keywords: walking, active transportation, schools

Walking Wellness Student Workbook

74 pages Published: 1987 GeoOrigin: International	An accompanying workbook for students to 'The Walking Wellness Teacher's Guide'. A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children/Youth, ID #241