Coaches get creative to stay connected with young athletes at home
During COVID-19, coaches have had to evolve fast to keep athletes engaged and active while they’re apart from their teammates.
Turned off by team sports? Give karate a try
When our son was five years old, he showed no interest in team sports. He would participate halfheartedly and then after the season we’d prompt him to sign up again. He’d politely say, “No, thank you.” After a frustrating T-ball season where we spent more time arguing with our son about going to T-ball than … Continued
Being active is part of everyday life for actress Tara Spencer-Nairn
Fitness and activity is routine for this Canadian star
Climbing has now become an Olympic sport
Climbing will debut at Tokyo 2020
Girls’ activity journal returns to Winnipeg for summer 2017
The Fitness Journal for Girls in Winnipeg is back for 2017. It’s a great way to encourage physical activity and physical literacy through promotional coupons and prizes.
Keep your kids active all summer long at these fun camps
Keep your kids entertained with fun activities all summer long.
Antoine Valois-Fortier, Canada’s top-ranked judoka, is one to watch in Rio Games
He is currently ranked number 3 in the world for his weight class
Injured Mandy Marchak will be in Rio to cheer on the Women’s Sevens rugby team
Demonstrating grace, resilience, and an important lesson for kids
Role Model hangout: Olympic athletes answer questions from Active for Life readers
Spend some time with Dorothy Yeats and Antoine Valois-Fortier
Thumbs up to the new video celebrating Canadian Olympic athletes headed to Rio
Winter makes us who we are
Antigonish, Nova Scotia kids get the right start with multisport program
Multisport pilot program helps kids reach their potential
10 things kids and parents will love about TAC Sports Camps
Everything about TAC is fun and exciting; here are some highlights
Developing self-confidence in children at Le Petit Gym/The Little Gym
High quality physical activity programs for children is key
Visit a school where PE is about skills, and sports include everyone
B.C. elementary school makes daily physical activity part of its curriculum
World Cup Weekly for Kids
Follow us as we share kid-friendly stories from soccer’s biggest event
Physical fun in the summer sun
Our guide to camps across Canada
Olympic champions love what they do, says Canada’s skeleton coach
Duff Gibson believes everyone has a sport that’s right for them
Ballet and dance helped Sarah Reid become a better skeleton racer
Her activities have also ranged from biking and skiing, to mixed martial arts
Hockey Canada’s top 5 “off-ice” sports and activities to help goalies get better
Why it’s important for goalies to develop skills in other sports and activities
Why Physical Education class today is better than ever before
The president of Physical and Health Education Canada tells you about the revolution in physical education
Summer camps for physical fun
Plenty of sport, multi-sport, and general activitie programs to keep kids energized and happy this summer
Spring break activities for kids
A list of sports and activity camps across Canada to keep your kids healthy and engaged
Find a quality karate program
Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to karate
Find a quality individual sport program
Learn about quality children’s programs in a variety of individual sports