Physical Activity

Being physically active can help children feel better about themselves, be healthier, make more friends and even do better at school.

Approximately 88 per cent of Canadian children and youth are not meeting Health Canada's guidelines of getting 90 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity (Active Healthy Kids Canada, 2010).

Physical activity topics, resources, policies and guides:

• Physical activity tools for schools
   
• Daily physical activity (DPA)
   
• Active and safe routes to school
   
• Guides, policies and reports
   
• Community resources

For more information, please contact
York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933

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