Healthy Kids, Active Kids: Community Resources
When it comes to combating the growing problem of physical inactivity, physicians are one essential element of the solution. And there are many others, including communities, schools, public health. Here are some places to start.
Make the Connection with Public Health and Community Recreation Services (pdf format): Community recreation services and your local public health department could be your most valuable allies in creating healthy active living opportunities for your young patients and their families. Here’s how to find out what’s going on, and take advantage of what your community has to offer.
Make the Connection with your Community Schools: Quality Daily Physical Education (pdf format): Did you know schools offer an average of less than one hour of physical education per week? The CPS has some ideas about getting the attention of educators and school officials, and how to tell whether your local schools are offering quality daily physical education programs.
Quality Daily Physical Education (QDPE) Report Card (pdf format): This resource from the Canadian Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) is a quick checklist that allows you to find out how the schools in your community measure up.
Easy Ways to Promote Healthy Active Living (pdf format): Physicians are opinion leaders and role models in their communities. We’ve compiled some user-friendly tips on how you can promote healthy lifestyles in your practice and in your community.
Slide presentation: Healthy Active Living — Where do our children stand?: Physicians frequently have the opportunity to educate and inform their colleagues and communities about important health issues. The CPS has developed this adaptable slide presentation, including speaking notes, to help you make a real difference with school and community groups, municipal leaders, and other health professionals.
Last updated: May 2006
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