Physical & Health Education Canada (PHE Canada) recently published a practical guide for facilitators of after-school physical activity programs so that they can effectively engage young immigrants in these programs and support them in their integration into Canadian society.
The campaign Step It Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities aims to make Americans aware of the benefits of walking and the importance of improving the walkability of their communities.
A school’s architectural characteristics and facilities can have a decisive influence on students’ level of physical activity, a new study maintains.
PHE (Physical & Health Education) Canada will hold its 2015 Healthy School Communities National Forum on November 16 and 17, in Ottawa and Gatineau.
Only five Canadian provinces have chosen to establish mandatory daily physical activity (DPA) requirements for schools, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health. These policies vary in a number of respects.
