One thing I want for my unborn son: physical literacy
Developing physical literacy is more important to being active than geneticsRole Models
I was a mom to lion cubs in Africa
Developing physical literacy skills from a young age is vital to animals' survival Read More»
Alone in the swimming pool
It’s important that kids transition into their teens feeling confident and being active Read More»
Elfi Schlegel-Dunn takes a relaxed approach to teaching movement skills
Gold-medal gymnast, sports commentator, and mom on building physical literacy through gymnastics Read More»
Our family’s new approach to summer camps
Try to plan early, remain flexible, and find camps that offer a variety of outdoor activities Read More»
League standings or not, kids will still learn how to accept loss
Why you need to teach kids under twelve to love the game, and not worry about league standings Read More»
Not all play is active
To ensure health and fitness, your child’s playtime should include exercise and physical activity Read More»
The risky business of being brave
Encouraging children to make their own courageous decisions Read More»
Different activities appeal to different kids
Children should be encouraged to participate in the sports and activities they enjoy Read More»
Autism a challenge to keeping my child active
Yet fitness a proven strategy to help thwart the negative behaviours associated with the condition Read More»
Canada’s first female sportscaster talks about getting kids active
Debbie van Kiekebelt won a gold medal for Canada and was the country's woman athlete of the year Read More»
Celebrating hearts on Valentine’s Day
We're going to have a family dance party to keep our biological hearts healthy Read More»
My family ventures onto the ice for a New Year’s Day skate
Diversity, as opposed to specialization, is demonstrably beneficial in developing physical literacy Read More»
Brock Crouch: Becoming a better snowboarder
This 12-year-old explains why a diversity of activities has made him a better snowboarder Read More»
Grace Thomas: Standout squash player also swims and plays soccer
Grace Thomas talks about the benefits she attained playing different sports Read More»
Spencer O’Brien: Pro snowboarder benefits from multisport experience
Spencer O'Brien says that playing many sports helped her be successful in snowboard slopestyle Read More»
Resolutions of a non-sporty mom
Striving for improvement is more important than reaching every single goal Read More»
My 15-month-old son climbed the Christmas tree
Having the decorations up high is simply a challenge for the physically literate child Read More»
Easy to find play activities in the outdoors
Opportunities for kids’ physical literacy and education abound out in the natural world Read More»
NHL star played baseball, soccer, golf
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier talks about the importance of children having an active lifestyle Read More»
Exploring winter sports is a family affair
Outdoor activities are a great way to actually enjoy colder weather Read More»
How your kids can have an active and healthy Halloween
You can let the kids enjoy Halloween while keeping up healthy habits Read More»
Getting ‘sporty’ on my own terms
Sara Smeaton starts jogging, and finds herself enjoying it Read More»
I bowed to pressure and promise and let my son play spring hockey
Spring hockey didn't play out for his son the way Rob Klovance hoped it would Read More»
Jennifer Hedger on raising an active toddler
The sports reporter and anchor of TSN's SportsCentre is also a mom Read More»
12 back-to-school resolutions
The arrival of the new school year is a chance to get a fresh start Read More»
How to host an active kids birthday party
Non-sporty mom Sara throws a sports-themed birthday party for her son Read More»
My son broke his arm at the playground and he’s okay
I learned the greatest benefit of raising a total kid Read More»
The Olympics has my kids trying new sports
There are new sports being played at the Adams' house, thanks to the Olympics Read More»
Going for gold in the backyard
Our non-sporty mom's daughter designed and performed her own Olympics events Read More»
Child overcame challenges to be a Paralympian
Benoit Huot couldn't play hockey, but he sure can swim Read More»
10 tips for non-sporty parents
Sara, our non-sporty mom, has some great tips for figuring out how to raise active kids Read More»
Swimmer Brent Hayden: From awkward kid to Olympian
Kids need to be exposed to a variety of sports when they are small Read More»
Finding inspiration from the Olympics
Richard's life changed when the 1976 Olympic games were awarded to Montreal Read More»
Perdita Felicien: Olympic Track and Field, 100m Hurdles
Perdita Felicien exudes grace and power as she races in the 100m hurdles. With a host of titles in her career, including a World Championship in 2003, she is one of ... Read More»
One man inspires 250,000 kids to get active
Pierre Lavoie’s big challenge We hear lots of talk about the dangers of obesity and the need to get kids active. Doctors and research groups warn of a coming health ... Read More»
Letting the kids enjoy outdoor play
Non-sporty mom Sara considers the benefits of unstructured, outdoor play Read More»
Dylan Armstrong’s Olympic dream started with coach’s comment
You have to wonder about the power of a name. Canadian Olympic hopeful Dylan Armstrong competes in shot put, an event that relies on arm strength. Likewise, you have to ... Read More»
Lea Norris, active for life mom and community champion
Lea Norris is a mom on a physical literacy mission Read More»
Walking the walk: the coach as role model
Richard Monette and Jim Grove are minor sport coaches who respectively coach a boys Novice hockey team and a girls Under-14 soccer team. Active for Life recorded a bit of ... Read More»
It takes a village
Our non-sporty mom realizes it's okay to get help getting her kids active Read More»
Confessions of a hockey dad: Spring hockey
A father comes to a difficult decision about extending the hockey season Read More»
Active for Life Champions: Andrea Carey and PISE
Parents often wonder how to start their children in sports. What’s the right age? What kinds of activities are best for kids just starting out? Victoria’s Pacific Institute for Sport ... Read More»
Jenn Heil on Positive Sports Environments
Jenn Heil, Olympic and World Champion Freestyle Mogul Skier, talks about girls in sport and the importance of providing a positive environment for all athletes Read More»
Jennifer Hedger is Active for Life
Meet Jennifer Hedger’s newest project – Jaeger; as she discusses how helping him develop fundamental movement skills and providing him with a positive sport environment are his right Read More»
Steve Nash: the skateboarding basketball superstar
Steve Nash is a superstar in the NBA and a successful entrepreneur, but he’s also pretty good on a skateboard and with a soccer ball. Steve is living proof of ... Read More»
Justin Bieber: The physically literate superstar
Canadian teen superstar Justin Bieber is known for hit songs like “Baby” and his concert film Never Say Never. On stage, he’s a great dancer and commands attention with his physical ... Read More»
How do you become an “overnight” sports superstar?
What parents can learn from the Jeremy Lin phenomenon He may not look like a typical professional basketball player, but Jeremy Lin is living up to “Linsanity,” the phrase he’s ... Read More»
Confessions of a non-sporty mom
Sara Smeaton knows her kids need to be physically literate, but wonders how to do it Read More»
Alexandre Despatie is Active for Life
Canadian Olympic diver Alexandre Despatie at the 2011 Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa gives us a look into how he developed the skills to be the most successful diver in ... Read More»
Victoria FireFighters are Active for Life
Have you ever thought about what it takes to be a firefighter? Victoria’s Firefighters describe how sport and physical activity helped them get to where they are today Read More»
Patrick Chan’s success due to many sports
Canadian Figure Skater and World Champion Patrick Chan works out with Olympians Alex Bilodeau and Erik Guay and talks about his success in figure skating Read More»
Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey are Active for Life
Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey explain how the different sports they participated at the Learn to Train and Train to Train stages helped them develop skills that assisted in the ... Read More»
