Post on 12-Jan-2016
FOSTERING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OUTSIDE OF THE
CLASSROOM PARENT/CHILD
WORKSHOP[Insert School] [Insert Date]
WHY ARE WE HERE?
To learn ways on how to improve physical activity outside of the classroom once the school day has been completed
SURVEY
Complete with your child. 5 minutes
PHYSICAL LITERACY
Individuals who are physically literate move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.
PHE Canada
FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLS
WHAT IS DPA?
Daily Physical Activity is defined as endurance, strength and/or flexibility activities done on a daily basis.Grades 1-7: Schools will offer 30 minutes of Daily Physical Activity as part of students' educational program.http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/dpa/dpa_requirement.htm
CURRENT SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
- PE lessons – 3 x per week- Lunch/Recess – no matter the weather- DPA and Brain Breaks in class- outdoor lessons when they fit
A REMINDER...
Make sure your child is ready for PE class:- PE kit- PE shoes- water bottle if required
BREAKOUT #1
THE STATS...
2014 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card on Physical Activity
for Children and Youth
HOW CANADA RATES...
DPA REQUIREMENTS
(Total including school time)
ACTIVE PLAY
ACTIVE TRANSPORT
SEDENTARY BEHAVIOURS
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
WHAT’S GOOD FOR THE BICEP IS GOOD FOR THE BRAIN
Stan Kutcher
HOW CAN PARENTS HELP?
• The importance of free play• Encourage active transport
Globe & Mail
HOW CAN PARENTS HELP?
• Be a good role model• Focus on ‘good sports’
Mississauga News
HOW CAN PARENTS HELP?
• Reduce screen time• Balance unit
Toronto Star
BREAKOUT #2
HOW CAN WE IMPROVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT HOME?
Group brainstorming
BREAKOUT #3
WRAP-UP• How to improve our inactive:active ratio• Survey will be sent home in two weeks• Brainstorm ideas will be sent home ASAP
RESOURCES:http://www.participaction.com/http://www.phecanada.ca/http://www.bced.gov.bc.cahttp://canadiansportforlife.ca/http://www.activehealthykids.ca/
FIN