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For health benefits, children aged 5-11 years and youth aged 12-17 years should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily
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| Physical Education
The broad definition of physical education (PE) is instruction in the development and care of the body incorporating sport and hygiene. PE classes are available any time in life however they are primarily associated with primary and secondary schools and for good reason, 80% of schools provide intramural and interscholastic classes in Canada. There are countless benefits to PE. Children involved in sport do better academically (studies have shown physically active children and those involved in sport score higher in the classroom), develop strong life skills and are less likely to develop severe health problems. This makes it important to ensure classes are as welcoming and inclusive as possible.
Check out the following wide range of resources that SIRC has compiled for you below on Physical Education.
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Developing Athleticism in School-Aged Children and Youth
Obesity rates among Canadian children and youth have tripled over the past 25 years exposing a significant deterioration of overall health in this entire generation. The major cause of this alarming trend is a chronic energy imbalance created from a lack of healthy food choices and inadequate opportunities for physical activity. Research shows that the social, physical and economic environments at school, home and in the community can all have an influence on healthy weight. Read on to learn strategies to active children and youth to participate in physical activity.
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Should We Care That Johnny Can't Catch and Susie Can't Skip?
Physical educators improve the lives of youth through improving their skill levels through development in sport and physical activity. It is estimated that Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) effects 6% of children in the US. An overview of DHD for physical educators is provided including how to identify DCD, assist students and provide parental education. The goal is to avoid negative effects students may have experience because of DCD and encourage participation in sport and physical activity.
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Aboriginal Youth and Their Experiences in Physical Education
Perspectives of Aboriginal youth on physical education are provided. Highlighted is the perception on physical activity to the participation barriers in physical education for Aboriginal youth such from being uncomfortable wearing shorts to racism. The author provides an account of their experience working with Aboriginal youth in Canada in hope to encourage physical educators to provide an inclusive and culturally affirming climate in their classes.
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Status of Physical Eduation in Schools Worldwide
Have you wondered what the state of physical education is like around the world? The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a technical report which providing an overview of this after the World Summit on Physical Education in the late 90s. A brief overview of each country is provided including Africa, Asia, Central and Latin America, Europe, England, and North America. There are areas in which countries excel and are deficient however overall it was concluded that many of the countries have made a commitment through legislation to support physical education.
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| News from SIRC |
| Welcome! 
SIRC hosted the Algonquin College Sport Business Management Graduate class for a tutorial on searching techniques; where and how to do the most comprehensive research for sport topics and how to maximize SIRC’s communication channels. The class of 37, led by
Professor & Coordinator, Sport Business Management, Dave Best, was a talented group of students who will no doubt use their newly acquired research knowledge to better serve their placements within the sport community.
 We are very pleased to welcome Philippe Muma, a student from the Algonquin Sport Business Management program, to SIRC as a Communications intern this semester. Watch for his upcoming blogs on timely topics ranging from concussions in hockey to psychological mind games that coaches and competitors play.
And finally, a warm welcome back to Kim Sparling, who has returned from maternity leave to once again head up the SIRC Communications department. It’s great to see the department growing.
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| Ask A SIRC Librarian |
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SIRC members have access to SIRC librarians and we are pleased to share some of your questions.
Dear SIRC Librarian:
I am looking for resources on physical activity guidelines for the prevention of childhood obesity. Can you help me get started?
Thanks,
Jess
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