FOSTERING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOP [Insert School][Insert...

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

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


• Be a good role model• Focus on ‘good sports’

Mississauga News


• 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/

http://www.participaction.com/

http://www.phecanada.ca/



http://canadiansportforlife.ca/

http://canadiansportforlife.ca/

http://www.activehealthykids.ca/

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