Prince George has been selected as one of nine B.C. communities to take part in the province-wide Physical Literacy for Communities–British Columbia (PL4C–BC) initiative. The aim of this initiative, which is supported by the Active People, Active Places, BC Physical Activity Strategy and…
Active Sudbury has committed to a Physical Literacy for Communities (PL4C) initiative, engaging stakeholders from the community to deliver sustainable physical literacy programming aimed at improving the health and physical activity levels of its citizens. This is a three year project funded…
Supporting Physical Activities and Healthy Eating in the Early Years What is Appetite to Play? Physical activity and healthy eating in early childhood (0-5) is important for healthy child development and setting the stage for lifelong healthy behaviours. Appetite to Play is…
About confidence and the importance of getting out of one’s comfort zone Being confident about one’s physical skills is one component of physical literacy. When you want to try a new sport, it helps to know that you have the abilities to…
It’s summer, let’s play! From as far back as I can remember, I spent my summers outside. With my mother being a teacher we had the chance to spend summer holidays at home. I was never bored; in fact, far from it….
South Surrey White Rock B.C. – The residents of South Surrey White Rock will be the beneficiaries of a unique and innovative health promotion project. Thanks to a partnership with the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation (PAHF) and Sport for Life Society, the…
So far, I have mostly written about physical literacy with regards to a motor disability in this blog. When we think about the limitations to active living that are caused by disabilities, we often think first about physical disability and the physical…
Everyone Included And Participant Centered When I’m coaching and leading activity programs, I find that I’m often working with kids and youth who have a wide range of skills and development. It can make it tricky for me to design practices that…
The Indigenous Communities: Active for Life resource and accompanying full-day workshop were created with guidance from Indigenous leaders throughout the country, with the purpose of inspiring community leaders looking for culturally tailored resources that act as a vehicle toward individual and community holistic development….
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – (June 21, 2017) – Aboriginal Sport Circle and its partner the Sport for Life Society are proudly unveiling a new resource for communities on National Aboriginal Day. The launch is to occur simultaneously online and at an event hosted…
Josée and inclusive physical literacy: A passion for sport began with sledge hockey For this very first article as a collaborator of Sport for Life and Réseau Accès Participation, let’s introduce myself: I’m Josée, 29, a young woman with a disability. I…
From April 24th to April 30th, the 24th edition of Défi sportif AlterGo’s takes place in Montreal. This multisport event brings together 6700 athletes, with all types of disabilities together to participate in sport competitions at all different levels – school, development,…
