Active Kids Healthy Kids BULLETIN March 2015 From the Active Living branch of DHW BULLETIN Jeune actif, Jeune en bonne santé mars 2015 Du secteur de vie active de MSM To support partners and stakeholders promoting physical activity for children and youth Pour appuyer les partenaires et les intervenants qui promeuvent l'activité physique pour les enfants et les jeunes The contents of this bulletin do not necessarily represent the position of Department of Health and Wellness. Much of the content originates from other organizations and is included here for your reference. Le contenu du présent bulletin ne représente pas nécessairement la position du ministère de la Santé et du Mieux-‐être. Il provient en bonne partie d’autres organismes et vous est fourni à titre d'information. CONTENT 1. Position Announcement 2. New Data Shows Canadian Adults Remain Mostly Inactive 3. UnPlug and Play Week – March 23 4. Sport Nova Scotia’s Campaign 5. Family and Friends Influence on Physical Activity 6. Grant: RBC Learn to Play 7. Active Transportation Leadership Training 8. Nova Scotia Bike Week -‐ June 9. Framework for Recreation in Canada 10. Outdoor Leadership: Stakeholder Engagement Session 11. Field Leader Courses 12. Early Years and Outdoor Play 13. World Physical Activity Day 14. Awarding Quality Daily Physical Education 15. Paralympic Schools Week 16. Canadian Research: How Long to Sit and Stand at Workplace 17. Annual Victoria County Winter Active 18. Webinar (Recorded): Integrating Social Media in Health Promotion 19. Webinar (Recorded): 10 Steps Toward Walkability 20. Liveable Cities: Pedestrians First 21-‐25 Five different Conferences and Summits 1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT MUNICIPAL AND MI’KMAW PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM The Department of Health and Wellness partners with municipalities and mi’kmaq communities in a cost-‐share program—Municipal and Mi’kmaw Physical Activity Leadership Program (MPAL)—to implement comprehensive local plans intended to increase participation in health enhancing physical activity. Funding is provided to increase the number of physical activity practitioners in local governments to develop and implement strategies. ACADIA FIRST NATION Cathy Leblanc is the new Physical Activity Strategy Coordinator for Acadia First Nation. Cathy studied Native Studies at Saint Thomas University. As a member Acadia First Nation, Cathy is active in her personal and professional life promoting and preserving the health, knowledge and well-‐being of local First Nation communities. She can be reached at [email protected]. 2. NEW DATA SHOWS CANADIAN ADULTS REMAIN MOSTLY INACTIVE Statistics Canada (February) released 2012/2013 from the Canadian Health Measures Survey about directly measure physical activity of Canadians. This survey uses accelerometers to objectively measure physical activity rather than relying on self-‐
report data. • 20% of Canadian adults had achieved the physical activity guidelines (150 minutes/week); adults accumulated an average of 12 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity or 84 minutes per week. • 24% of males and 21% of females met the MVPA guidelines (this is not considered a significant difference). But, males achieved significantly higher amounts of light activity by 20 minutes. • Achievement of guidelines decreased with age, with 32% of 18-‐39 year olds meeting them, 18% 40-‐59 year olds and only 12% of ages 60 to 79 meeting them. Total sedentary time was significantly higher in older age groups. Bulletin March 2015
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3. UNPLUG AND PLAY WEEK – MARCH 23 ParticipACTION is challenging families to Unplug and Play from March 23 to 29. Families are invited to Unplug and Play Week by getting outside for at least 60 minutes of active play each day. Leave the smart-‐phone inside. Turn off the TV, and video games and make room for play. Unplug and Play is a special week during the Make Room for Play campaign. The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness and ParticipACTION are partnering for the campaign. Help more kids to Unplug and Play by promoting Unplug and Play Week. In Nova Scotia organisations, institutions and municipalities are using free resources for promoting active play through their communication channels. Your organisation can help the message about more active play reach more parents, more often in Nova Scotia. ParticipACTION has communication tools that your organization can use to encourage families in your area to power off and play outside. Free access is here. • Poster (also use as a print ad) • Image for Facebook, Twitter, website • Infographic • Prewritten messages for social media • Calendar (week) of activities • Certificate of completion for kids Spread the word about #UnplugAndPlay on social media. 4. SPORT NOVA SCOTIA’S CAMPAIGN Sport Nova Scotia’s latest Sport Makes a Difference campaign Let Sport Be Play, aims to bring back fun as the heart of sport. The campaign has a TV ad on CTV, billboards in Halifax and Sydney, spots on radio stations across NS, posters in sport venues and car stickers. The campaign centres on a pledge for adults to support a positive sport environment and tell a child I Love to Watch you Play! Bulletin March 2015
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5. FAMILY AND FRIENDS INFLUENCE ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ParticipACTION and the Canadian Fitness Lifestyle Research Institute offers the monthly Lifestyle Tips and Research File series. Lifestyle Tips offer practical suggestions for integrating physical activity into daily life and Research File provides research findings. March 2015 le mars 2015 Research File (mainly for leaders) Dossiers de recherche Parental and Peer Influence on Physical L’influence des parents et des pairs sure l’activité Activity physique Lifestyle Tips (mainly for public): Conseils sur le mode de vie The Role of Family and Friends on Getting Kids Active Le rôle de la famille et des amis pour faire bouger les enfants! 6. GRANT: RBC LEARN TO PLAY The RBC Learn to Play Project provides grants to local organizations and community groups that are building the physical literacy of Canada's kids and youth. Community Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 and Leadership Grants ranging from $10,001 to $25,000 will be awarded to local organizations and community groups to implement programs and strategies consistent with teaching youth the basics of being active. The application deadline is May 8, 2015. Learn more about the guidelines and eligibility. RBC Learn to Play Project grants are funded by RBC and the Public Health Agency of Canada and delivered by ParticipACTION. Bulletin March 2015
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7. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING Are you interested in teaching youth and children the safety knowledge and skills they need to become life-‐long users of active transportation? Making Tracks is a program with a proven curriculum that’s been at work in Nova Scotia doing just that, since 2008. More than 7000 children and youth have taken Making Tracks training and almost 500 adults and older youth have become leaders of the program. “Being able to take a break from the "normal" things we do in gym and learn something new" "I liked how the basics were in easy-‐to-‐learn steps that were just right for beginners" 2 adolescent participants These programs teach about safety, preparedness, rules of the road and etiquette, technical skills, equipment maintenance and community route planning. The programs are hands on, fun, and easy to adapt. The programs include Cycling, Skate Boarding, Scootering, In-‐line Skating and Walking Safety. Find out more. Making Tracks provides leadership training for adults and youth to lead these active transportation programs in their communities. Becoming a Leader is an empowerment and investment tool that will benefit your community for years to come. Current partners of the Making Tracks program include recreation centres, schools and school boards, municipalities, community organizations, summer camps, clubs and more. We would like to start a new partnership with you. To set up a session to provide leadership training contact Julian West, Making Tracks Coordinator at 902-‐538-‐0520 or [email protected]. 8. NOVA SCOTIA BIKE WEEK -‐ JUNE The first Friday of June kicks off Bike Week in communities throughout Nova Scotia running from June 4 to 15 in many communities. Bicycle Nova Scotia is accepting promotional information about events for www.nsbikeweek.ca and its Facebook page. The Ecology Action Centre is leading a bulk-‐purchase of promotional items for Bike Week (and other active-‐transportation events): biker or walker pins, bicycle repair kits, reflective limb bands, bike pumps, helmets, bike bells, bike lights and possibly one-‐
metre rule bumper magnets. Place your order by March 25, 2015. Bulletin March 2015
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9. FRAMEWORK FOR RECREATION IN CANADA The development of a National Framework for Recreation in Canada is a co-‐led initiative by provincial and territorial governments (except Quebec) and the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association. A Working Group steered the process, it included government officials, academics and sector representatives. Framework for Recreation in Canada: Pathways to Well-‐being Cadre national pour les loisirs au Canada -‐ document préliminaire: Sur la voie du bien-‐être The framework has five major goal areas : active living, inclusion and access, connecting people and nature, supportive environments, and recreation capacity. At the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministerial meeting, the Ministers endorsed and the federal Minister supported the Framework for Recreation in Canada. Press releases: CPRA English / Français SIRC English / Français 10. OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT SESSION 10With the new national and provincial recreation frameworks the need for capable leadership in the outdoors has never been greater. We have to ensure there is an opportunity for professionals and volunteers to excel as leaders in the sector to support reconnecting people with nature. Please join the stakeholder engagement session, facilitated by Janet Rhymes on behalf of the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness, Active Living Branch. Sunday, April 12, 2015 10:00 am to 4:30 pm in Halifax (lunch provided) Future Inn, 30 Fairfax Drive, Clayton Park RSVP to [email protected] by April 3 (indicate representing organization) Any leader, professional, or enthusiast can attend to share knowledge and ideas on outdoor leadership in Nova Scotia. This session will examine what participants would like developed for outdoor leadership. Bulletin March 2015
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11. FIELD LEADER COURSES Walking is the most preferred and frequented activity among Nova Scotian adults. Adults now have opportunities to learn how to lead hikes for social or organized groups. The Outdoor Council of Canada (and its Nova Scotia chapter) offers training and national certification through its Field Leader course. Field Leader Hiking & Winter Leadership Field Leader: Hiking March 27 to 29 March 26, April 2 and 9 Chester Basin Truro $112 ($102 for current Hike NS members) $90 ($80 for current Hike NS members) Partner: Mun. of the District of Chester OCC (NS) offers it in partnership with Hike Nova Scotia, with support from the NS Department of Health and Wellness and the Nova Scotia Outdoor Leadership Development Program. For more information, go to www.hikenovascotia.ca. 12. EARLY YEARS AND OUTDOOR PLAY McMacaster University produces a wonderful series of 2-‐page bulletins called Preschooler Focus, with evidence-‐based statements about physical activity in early childhood. The latest issue is on outdoor play. Written in simple language, these are helpful resources to build awareness among leaders and decision-‐makers in early childhood settings and suitable for many parents. 13. WORLD PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DAY Agita Mundo invites all to celebrate the World Day for Physical Activity on April 6. The central theme for this year's event is "Sedentary is Disease, Physical Activity is Health". To learn more about this international celebration for physical activity visit the Agita Mundo website. Bulletin March 2015
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14. AWARDING QUALITY DAILY PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Quality Daily Physical Education Award Program recognizes schools who offer QDPE, and encourages excellence in school physical education programs. The QDPE Award Program requires schools to assess their physical education program based on a set criteria identified in the application form. It’s free for any Canadian school to apply to be recognized as providing quality physical education programming. Canadian Tire and Active at School support the Award with great prizes. 15. PARALYMPIC SCHOOLS WEEK The Canadian Paralympic Committee invites schools to take part in Petro-‐Canada Paralympic Schools Week, May 4, 2015. With the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games this summer, this is a fantastic opportunity to show support for Team Canada and get students active in parasport. There is a variety of ways for schools to participate: •
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Try activities from the Paralympic FUNdamental Physical Literacy Resource Motivational live-‐web presentation with Paralympic athletes (May 5) Collect #CoinsForCanada to raise funds for introductory-‐based equipment Register your school before March 27, 2015 to be entered into a draw to WIN one of 25 athlete appearances! (May 4 – May 8). www.paralympic.ca/schoolsweek 16. CANADIAN RESEARCH: HOW LONG TO SIT AND STAND AT WORKPLACE A Canadian team conducted of kinesiologists (Jack P. Callaghan) found that we should do a stand-‐sit ration of 3 to one (e.g. 15 minute stand: 5 minutes sit). An eight-‐hour workday means two hours of sitting and six hours of standing. Those who change sit-‐to-‐
stand positions throughout the workday are at lower risk of developing lower-‐back pain, cardiovascular disease and even cancer than their sedentary peers. Read more. A grade 1 class in a Saskatchewan school use standing desks. Learn more from CTV. 17. 4TH ANNUAL VICTORIA COUNTY WINTER ACTIVE Victoria County made the best of a snowy winter from February 13 to March 15 with its annual Winter Active Fest. See the event information here and pictures here. 8
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America Walks’ Getting Started Briefs: practice guides are real world tools to help make your own community a great place to walk. Video on walk audits and an article from the EPA about rural communities. Remember, Heart&Stroke Walkabout and Ecology Action Centre are two key organisations for support in Nova Scotia. 20. LIVEABLE CITIES: PEDESTRIANS FIRST The website by Knight Foundation and 8-‐80 Cities has interesting resources and multimedia about livable cities. Livable cities is based on four pillars: • Walkability: Design streets for everybody, design for pedestrians first • Bikeability: Success isn’t more Spandex; it’s a woman biking to a business meeting dressed exactly as if she were driving. Make bikers feel safe. • Public Spaces: Parks, walkable streets and other public places are equalizers; they bring people together and can energize people through recreation. • Public Transportation: Efficiency and choice. Bulletin March 2015
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21. CONFERENCE: ATLANTIC COACHING Registration is open for the 2015 Atlantic Coaching Conference in Halifax at Saint Mary's University (McNally Building) on April 24 and 25, 2015. This year, Lisa Haley, Assistant Coach with the gold medal winning Women's Hockey Team from the Sochi Olympics will speak. There is an exciting line-‐up of presenters. Download a full schedule of topics and presenters. Register at the NCCP Locker site for $150 (until March 31) and $195 (April 1 to 23). 22. NOVA SCOTIA HIKING SUMMIT Hike Nova Scotia’s fourth annual Hiking Summit will be April 24 to 26 at Scotsburn Elementary School in Scotsburn. A celebration of hiking culture, it includes best practices, stories and networking opportunities. The summit is hosted in partnership with Pictou County, with support from the NS Department of Health and Wellness. Registration deadline is April 20, 2015. Learn more and register www.hikenovascotia.ca. 23. CONFERENCE: INJURY PREVENTION The Atlantic Collaborative on Injury Prevention (ACIP) is hosting the 2015 Injury Prevention Conference June 8 and 9 in Halifax at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel. Its theme is the role of risk and resiliency in injury prevention. There has been some indication that two to three speakers are experts who value the importance of risky play (including outdoors). There is a Call for Abstracts, about intentional or unintentional injuries (e.g. in sport and recreation) for any population. Abstract submission form.
24. NATIONAL ABORIGINAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CONFERENCE – CAPE BRETON The Aboriginal Physical Activity and Cultural Circle is delivering the 3rd Annual National Aboriginal Physical Activity Conference, hosted by the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre in Membertou, Cape Breton from May 28 to 30, 2015. This is the nation's largest conference on physical activity for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, for all of those with an interest in sports, fitness, and traditional activity. Learn more. 25. INTERNATIONAL PHYSICAL LITERACY CONFERENCE The International Physical Literacy Conference 2015 is June 13 to 16, 2015 in Vancouver. IPLC2015 is brings together sport, health, education and recreation experts to advance the knowledge, application and implementation of physical literacy programming across the globe. Learn more and register here. Bulletin March 2015
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