Daily Physical Activity initiative

Overview

The Daily Physical Activity initiative is based on the following beliefs:

• healthy students learn better
• students’ physical activity levels need to increase
• teachers, schools and school authorities can support students in developing positive habits for a healthy, active lifestyle

Policy

School authorities will ensure all students in grades 1 to 9 are physically active for at least 30 minutes each day through activities organized by the school.

Principles

Daily physical activities should:

• vary in form and intensity
• take into account each student's ability
• consider resources available within the school and community
• allow for student choice

Procedures

School authorities can offer daily physical activity:

• through instructional hours, non-instructional hours, or a combination of both
• during the day in a 30-minute period or blocks of time that add up to 30 minutes a day
• within physical education classes or other subject areas

Resources

• Guide to Education
• Daily Physical Activity Survey Report
• Daily Physical Activity Handbook
• Objective Measures of Physical Activity Levels of Alberta Children and Youth
• Daily Physical Activity for Children and Youth: Literature Review
• Ever Active Schools
• Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia