Active Kids Healthy Kids BULLETIN
April 2015
From the Active Living branch of DHW
BULLETIN Jeune actif, Jeune en bonne santé
avril 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.
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Position Announcements
Physical Literacy Consensus Statement – Input Needed
Longest Day of Play
Socio-Demographic Influence on Physical Activity / L’influence des
facteurs sociodémographiques 
Preschooler Focus
Nutrition for Young Athletes
Webinar (recorded): Physical Activity and the Childcare Setting
Activity Action Posters Free
Online Courses in Public Health / Programme Compétences en
ligne - santé publique 
South Shore Connect.ca launched on the South Shore
Enabling Accessibility Fund
Women on Wheels
Outdoor Recreation Symposium
Conferences and Summit
 = Disponible en français
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
ACTIVE LIVING COORDINATOR - MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF WEST HANTS
The Municipality of the District of West Hants has a new Active
Living Coordinator—Bekah Reagan. Bekah will primarily work to
upgrade and build existing and new trail systems throughout the
region and launch the beginning phases of the new active
transportation plan. She will be work with community groups and
the local Avon Family of Schools to promote community gardening, the ‘Girls Get
Active’ after-school program, and many more outdoor adventure, recreation and
healthy living initiatives.
Bekah has worked in outdoor recreation programming and development for
several years and has recently settled back in her hometown of Hantsport. Bekah
is located in the MDWH office in Windsor and can be reached by email at
[email protected] or by phone at 902-790-9647.
OUTDOOR RECREATION MANAGER
Recreation Nova Scotia welcomes Jen Organ as its Outdoor
Recreation Manager. Jen has over ten years of experience with
outdoor recreation programs across Nova Scotia, where she was
born and raised. Her education background is in Outdoor
Recreation, Parks and Tourism at Lakehead University. She looks
forward to supporting outdoor recreation initiatives that generate excitement and are
accessible for many. Jen can be reached [email protected] or 902-425-1128
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PHYSICAL LITERACY CONSENSUS STATEMENT – INPUT NEEDED
A Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for Canada is in development for release in
June. You can give input until Friday, April 24 by completing this survey.
Excitement around the emergence of physical literacy has led to a variety of definitions,
and sometimes a misuse of the concept by using it interchangeably with terms such as
‘physical activity’, ‘physical education’, ‘fundamental movement skills’ or ‘motor skill
development’. The team seeks input from practitioners and researchers whose work is
in some way connected with physical literacy and/or the promotion of physical activity,
sport and recreation.
This Consensus Statement presents a definition of physical literacy as well as a
description of the elements of the definition. The survey asks about clarity, level of
agreement and perceived importance. A summary of findings will be available at
ParticipACTION. Dr. Mark Tremblay of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
is the lead researcher.
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LONGEST DAY OF PLAY
June 21 isn’t only the longest day of daylight, it’s also the Longest Day of Play.
Visit the ParticipACTION communication resources that organisations can use
to promote the day. There is a promotional video, poster, and content for
social media and a pre-written article.
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SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC 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
The Influence of socio-demographic factors
on Children’s Physical Activity and Sport
L’influence des facteurs sociodémographiques sur
la participation des enfants à l’activité physique et
aux sports
Lifestyle Tips (mainly for public):
Conseils sur le mode de vie
Physical Activity and Sport for Everyone
L’activité physique et le sport pour tous
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PRESCHOOLER FOCUS
McMaster University produces Preschooler Focus, a quarterly newsletter dedicated to
what's new in physical activity during the early years. It’s often
aimed at parents and sometimes for leaders from various
settings. The latest issue (14) Be a Physical Activity Role Model
is for parents to provide ideas on how to influence their child's
physical activity in the early years.
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NUTRITION FOR YOUNG ATHLETES
Children need proper nutrition to train and compete in sports
and maintain growth. Check out this bulletin for the latest
information on hydration, protein, and carbohydrate
requirements for children in sports.
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WEBINAR (RECORDED): PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND THE CHILDCARE SETTING
This one hour recorded webinar summarized an initiative on physical activity policy in
child care (Kingston Public Health) and Physical activity Environment Self-Assessment
and Planning Toolkit in Child Care Settings (Eastern Ontario Health Unit). The toolkit is
downloadable and a short video explains its purpose.
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ACTIVITY ACTION POSTERS
A series of five posters (download in English and French) is available for
five specific audiences summarizing the benefits of physical activity,
specific facts and actionable items that can help to improve children's
physical activity. Prepared by Ophea for Active Healthy Kids Canada.
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Move It! / Bougez!
Encourage It / Encouragez!
Teach It / Enseignez!
Inspire It / Inspirez!
Promote It / Promouvez!
Children/Students
Recreation Professionals
Teachers and Schools
Parents
Health Promoters
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9. FREE ONLINE COURSES IN PUBLIC
HEALTH
Skills Enhancement for Public Health is
an award-winning program is recognized
by public health organizations across
Canada. All of the online courses contain
practical, interactive Canadian content. The
facilitated courses, which are led by an
experienced public health leader are offered
over an eight-week period and take about 25
to 40 hours to complete. The price for each
course is $175. Registration opens March 16,
2015. The session start date is May 11, 2015
for all facilitated courses. Self-directed
courses are available at any time during the
year.
Some self-directed courses are also available
at no cost:
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PHP1 - Introduction to Public Health
in Canada Designed for people who
want to learn about public health but
do not have an educational background
in the subject.
 COR1 - Core Competencies for Public
Health in Canada Toolkit
 PHP4 - Introduction to Literature
Searching
To register, please visit www.skillsonline.ca.
9. PROGRAMME COMPÉTENCES EN
LIGNE - SANTÉ PUBLIQUE
Aimeriez-vous améliorer vos compétences
en santé publique? Le programme
Compétences en ligne peut vous aider. Ce
programme primé est reconnu par des
organismes de santé publique dans
l’ensemble du Canada. Tous les cours en
ligne contiennent du contenu pratique et
interactif propre au contexte canadien. Les
cours dirigés, animés par des personnes
qualifiées possédant de l’expérience en
santé publique, sont offerts sur une
session de huit semaines. Il faut compter
de 25 à 40 heures environs pour les
compléter. Les inscriptions débuteront le
16 mars. La session commencera le 11
mai, 2015 pour tous les cours dirigés.
Les cours autodirigés sont disponibles de
façon continue (gratuit).
 PHP1 : Introduction à la santé
publique Ce module conçu à
l'intention des personnes qui veulent
en savoir davantage sur la santé
publique mais n'ont pas de formation
théorique dans ce domaine.
 COR1 : Boîte à Outils sur les
Compétences Essentielles en Santé
Publique au Canada
 PHP4 : Introduction à la recherche
documentaire
Pour vous inscrire :
www.competencesenligne.ca.
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10.
SOUTH SHORE CONNECT.CA LAUNCHED ON THE SOUTH SHORE
The South Shore was abuzz at the end of March with the official
launch of South Shore Connect.ca. SouthShoreConnect.ca provides
residents with a one stop shop for all things active living in the
region. It is proudly supported by municipal and recreation
partners in Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens and Lunenburg County. The site has over 2100
entries and growing, with the help of partners. The website is user-friendly and has
comprehensive content; a highlight is interactive details for trails and paddling routes.
Four launches took place in Liverpool, Bridgewater,
Lockeport and Tusket with a notable energy and excitement
among attendees:
“Something like this has been so needed in our region”;
“I use it regularly and I know it will be of use to [the audience] as well”;
“Thank you so much for doing this; instead of maintaining our trails
website we now just send people right to southshoreconnect.ca”
“I am so excited and amazed by this – so great to have it all in one spot!”
The first such active living website in the province is in the eastern part of mainland
Nova Scotia: highlandconnect.ca. Representing other regions are Valleyconnect.ca and
CapeBretonConnect.ca.
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ENABLING ACCESSIBILITY FUND
Employment and Social Development Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)
provides funding for projects that improve accessibility.
Eligible projects include renovation, retrofit or construction activities, as well as the
provision of information and communication technologies that increase accessibility to
facilities where programs and services are offered to people with disabilities. Priority
will be given to projects that enhance access for children with disabilities (e.g. outdoor
playgrounds), Veterans with disabilities or seniors with disabilities.
It is open to all municipalities, but only for projects with priority for children with
disabilities. Other organizations can apply for the project of their choice according to the
program’s requirements. Learn more here.
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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).
SUMMIT: NOVA SCOTIA HIKING
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.
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.
CONFERENCE: NATIONAL ABORIGINAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY – 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.
CONFERENCE: INTERNATIONAL PHYSICAL LITERACY
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.
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