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Peer reviewedFerris, Blake R.; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1987
In 1972 in Canada, PARTICIPaction was founded as a private, independent, national company with the goal of encouraging Canadians to become more physically active. The company is described, and the Canada Fitness Survey of 1981 is summarized. The Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute is then described, and its commitment to research and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Programs, National Surveys, Nonprofit Organizations
Beardall, Linda E. – Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, 1976
Discussed is generally successful Nutrition Week project for adults and children in Etobicoke, Ontario. Central to the project was a four-page pamphlet outlining ways to accumulate points through good nutrition and activity patterns and a demonstration competition among community leaders which was reported in the news media. (MS)
Descriptors: Community Services, Foreign Countries, Nutrition Instruction, Pamphlets
Peer reviewedWall, A. E. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1990
This article shares some current thoughts, actions, and plans to foster physical activity among Canadians with disabilities. Topics include mainstreaming physically disabled students, impact of the Jasper Talks Symposium, a national action plan (Blueprint for Action), and recent initiatives that reflect Canadian commitment to adapted physical…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textBozzo, Robert; Brounstein, Paul J. – 1981
An assessment of the sports and fitness promotion delivery mechanism in Canada is presented. Where appropriate, some comparisons between the United States and Canadian systems are made. The introduction reviews the research methods used. The second section traces the federal government's concern with fitness and sports through the stages of…
Descriptors: Athletics, Delivery Systems, Federal State Relationship, Foreign Countries
Jackson, John J., Ed.; Turkington, H. David, Ed. – 1981
These papers, presented during the 1981 convention of the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, addressed eight major topics: (1) the physical education and sport profession in Canada; (2) physical fitness (community agencies, radiology, aging and physical activity, the effective physical education program, aerobic…
Descriptors: Athletics, Curriculum Development, Dance, Educational Trends
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1981
This physical education curriculum guide for kindergarten through twelfth grade has two main components. The first is a program overview that includes information relating to program organization and implementation for early, middle, and senior grades. The second section contains suggested activities and teaching notes for realizing specific…
Descriptors: Athletic Equipment, Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages
