Geographic Region: Canada

Physical literacy is big part of these music camps

Research shows that kids have been feeling more anxious in recent years. Learn why and what we, as parents, can do to help.

We may not be able to cheer on Team Canada at the 2020 Olympic Games this year, but there are lots of fun ways to get your kids in the Olympic spirit.

Instead of dwelling on what we can’t do this summer, we’re going to use the next two months of unscheduled days as an opportunity.

From Canadian games to sports to recipes, these ideas will help you and your kids have a fun-filled time celebrating Canada Day.

This year, Canadians can celebrate National Health and Fitness Day close to home with a full roster of virtual events, from workouts to movement sessions.

The perks of horseback riding go beyond the physical benefits, such as improving coordination, balance, strength, and cardiovascular fitness.

Girls across the country are lacing up their skates and cheering each other on as they learn hockey basics with Hockey Canada and Esso Fun Days.

Throughout hockey’s evolution, every change in the game has fueled debates between the “old guard” and those who have pushed for changes.

The multi-sport event, organized by the International Olympic Committee, brings together top teenage athletes from around the world.

Even these elite athlete need a little help to make sure screen time doesn’t get in the way of getting enough sleep.

The Vivo Play Project gives kids the opportunity to let loose, play freely, and get dirty.

StoryWalk combines storytelling and physical activity by placing laminated pages from picture books in public places.

Thanks to funding from the federal government, the Early Years Physical Literacy Research Team will move on to phase two.

As parents and coaches, we must make youth sports fun for kids. Tim Hortons’ latest advertisement highlights this.

November 20 marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Marie-Claude Asselin is CEO of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada, and worked to launch the Canadian Sport Helpline.

A growing number of teachers are now starting to look for ways to encourage kids to move more during class time, including taking their classes outdoors.

Caleigh MacPherson, a soccer player for the Cape Breton University (CBU) Capers, fell in love with the sport from a very young age. She was just four years old when she first started playing soccer, but she said the fact that she spent time spent playing other sports too is what helped her become the high-performing athlete … Continued

Once primarily the domain of teen boys, skateboarding’s diverse culture and physical benefits are now attracting people of all ages and genders.

The Ability Toolkit: A Resource for Parents of Children and Youth with a Disability is an information booklet intended to aid parents in helping children of all abilities to meet the physical activity recommendations of the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines. The toolkit explains the guidelines, provides advice for modifying physical activities to make them more … Continued

Across Canada, parks are adding BMX tracks and pump tracks to appeal to older and more adventurous kids. But these features aren’t only fun for big kids. Even children as young as three years old can develop the fundamental movement skills they need to master a balance bike on the track, with a little help … Continued

Basketball united us for several weeks in May and June, leaving an indelible impact on people across the country. “We The North” was a rallying cry for every Canadian to celebrate an amazing sports story, an incredible story of teamwork, and an opportunity to showcase the diversity, not just of the Raptors, but of Canada. … Continued

Through its commitment to ensuring an abuse-free workplace and sporting environment, the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) has launched an Investigation Unit to assist federally funded sport organizations in handling complaints and allegations. As part of the pilot project, independent and qualified professionals are available on a voluntary and fee-for-service basis to provide third-party … Continued