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Objective measures of physical activity levels of Alberta children and youth

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This report provides findings from the pedometer data collection conducted in Alberta from April 1, 2005, to November 1, 2006 (including the oversample collected in the summer of 2006), as part of... More ≫

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This report provides findings from the pedometer data collection conducted in Alberta from April 1, 2005, to November 1, 2006 (including the oversample collected in the summer of 2006), as part of the CANPLAY study.

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L'activité physique quotidienne : 1re-9e année, manuel d'appui

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Alberta Education a préparé la présente ressource d’appui pour les écoles afin d’aider les enseignants et les administrateurs à choisir des activités appropriées à l’âge des élèves qui peuvent... More ≫

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Alberta Education a préparé la présente ressource d’appui pour les écoles afin d’aider les enseignants et les administrateurs à choisir des activités appropriées à l’âge des élèves qui peuvent avoir lieu presque n’importe où et en tout temps. Faire de l’activité physique quotidienne peut être aussi simple que marcher, courir, jogger ou faire des étirements. Elle peut prendre la forme que les enseignants souhaitent lui donner, en tenant compte des conditions locales, de l’âge des élèves et de leurs capacités physiques. En se basant sur les recommandations de Santé Canada, Alberta Education a élaboré la politique suivante relativement à l’activité physique quotidienne..

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Daily physical activity : a handbook for grades 1-9 schools

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Being physically active on a daily basis is crucial to the health and wellness of all Canadians, especially children. Based on Health Canada's recommendations, Alberta Education has developed a... More ≫

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Being physically active on a daily basis is crucial to the health and wellness of all Canadians, especially children. Based on Health Canada's recommendations, Alberta Education has developed a daily physical activity policy which states that school authorities shall ensure that all students in grades 1 to 9 are physically active for a minimum of 30 minutes daily through activities that are organized by the school. To help ensure that the policy requirements are met, Alberta Education has prepared this school handbook to help teachers and administrators select age-appropriate activities that can be done almost anytime and anywhere.

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Daily physical activity for children and youth : a review and synthesis of the literature

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This literature review is designed to identify data collection tools that are appropriate for use with children and youth in a school setting and are capable of reliably measuring the short-term,... More ≫

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This literature review is designed to identify data collection tools that are appropriate for use with children and youth in a school setting and are capable of reliably measuring the short-term, intermediate and long-term impacts of the Daily Physical Activity Initiative; and to identify promising practices in school-based physical activity interventions with outcomes similar to those of the initiative that could be used in Alberta schools.

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Alberta recreation survey 2004

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Since 1981, the Alberta Recreation Survey is conducted approximately every four years. The purpose of the survey is to find out about the recreation activities of Albertans and what influences... More ≫

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Since 1981, the Alberta Recreation Survey is conducted approximately every four years. The purpose of the survey is to find out about the recreation activities of Albertans and what influences their recreation choices. The survey generally covers the following topics: recreation activities, favourite activities, desired activities, reasons for participation or for not participating, perceived benefits of recreation, volunteer involvement, and recreational trends over time.

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Alberta recreation survey 2000

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Since 1981, the Alberta Recreation Survey is conducted approximately every four years. The purpose of the survey is to find out about the recreation activities of Albertans and what influences... More ≫

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Since 1981, the Alberta Recreation Survey is conducted approximately every four years. The purpose of the survey is to find out about the recreation activities of Albertans and what influences their recreation choices. The survey generally covers the following topics: recreation activities, favourite activities, desired activities, reasons for participation or for not participating, perceived benefits of recreation, volunteer involvement, and recreational trends over time.

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1996 Alberta recreation survey

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The 1996 Alberta Recreation Survey was conducted to determine participation patterns of Albertans and the factors which influence their recreation activity choices. It is the fifth such survey... More ≫

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The 1996 Alberta Recreation Survey was conducted to determine participation patterns of Albertans and the factors which influence their recreation activity choices. It is the fifth such survey since 1981. The information gathered is used to identify recreation trends and preferences, forecast future demands, and aid the recreation field in targeting and marketing its services.

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1992 Alberta recreation survey

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The 1992 Alberta Recreation Survey was conducted to determine participation patterns of Albertans and the factors which influence their recreation activity choices. The information gathered is... More ≫

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The 1992 Alberta Recreation Survey was conducted to determine participation patterns of Albertans and the factors which influence their recreation activity choices. The information gathered is used to identify recreation trends and preferences, forecast future demands, and aid the recreation field in targeting and marketing its services.

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1988 general recreation survey

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The 1988 General Recreation Survey is the fifth study conducted by Alberta Recreation and Parks to determine participation patterns of Albertans and the factors which influence their recreation... More ≫

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The 1988 General Recreation Survey is the fifth study conducted by Alberta Recreation and Parks to determine participation patterns of Albertans and the factors which influence their recreation activity choices. The information will be used to identify recreation trends and preferences, forecast future demands, and aid the department in targeting and marketing its services.

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1984 public opinion survey on recreation : analysis of results

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The 1984 Public Opinion Survey on Recreation was the fourth study conducted by Alberta Recreation and Parks to gather current information about the leisure behaviour of Albertans. The survey... More ≫

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The 1984 Public Opinion Survey on Recreation was the fourth study conducted by Alberta Recreation and Parks to gather current information about the leisure behaviour of Albertans. The survey questionnaire was mailed to a random sample of 8,031 Albertans and responses were received from 3,921 households or 54.5% of the effective sample size. This report is the second of two reports which focus on the analysis of the 1984 survey data. The first report, entitled Public Opinion Survey on Recreation (1984); Summary of Final Results, provided a descriptive overview of the results in a tabular and graphic format. The present report provides a detailed analysis of the 1984 survey data, and an assessment of trends or changes through comparisons with the 1981 Public Opinion Survey on Recreation.

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