PhysED Source

PhysED Source

GeoOrigin: Alberta

An online directory connecting physical education teachers with useful resources they can use in their classroom.

Keywords: children, youth

Updated Physical Activity Guidelines for Canadians

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

Published:
May 2010
GeoOrigin: National

After three years of research analysis, CSEP has updated the recommendations for physical activity. The research was funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and is available in complete form in a thematic series of academic articles published on May 11, 2010, in the (www.ijbnpa.org/series/canada_physical_activity, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Public Health}.

Keywords: guidelines

An Environmental Scan of Active Transportation Programs in Alberta Schools

Alberta Centre for Active Living

pdf file, 8 pages
Published:
Jun 2010
GeoOrigin: Alberta

In 2009, the Alberta Centre for Active Living conducted an environmental scan of active transportation programs in Alberta schools. This was done through an electronic survey and focus groups. This report highlights some of the key findings and provides recommendations.

Keywords: schools, active transportation, research

Physical Actvity for All: Understanding Inclusion

Alberta Centre for Active Living

pdf file, 8 pages
Published:
Jan 2010
GeoOrigin: Alberta

This is the summary report from a series of focus groups held in Alberta, looking at the barriers and facilitators to physical activity. This project focused on five vulnerable community groups:

• Aboriginal peoples
• new Canadians
• older adults
• people with physical disabilities
• people who live in rural and remote communities

Keywords: barriers, inclusion, strategies, rural, research

The Role of Complementary Alternative Medicine in Physical Activity and Sport

prevention,

pdf file, 4 pages
Published:
Jun 2010
GeoOrigin: Alberta

Research exploring complementary alternative medicine (CAM) and physical activity is limited. Many people wonder what CAM professionals do and how their work is related to physical activity. This article explores such questions and addresses how CAM professionals can be an effective group of advocates for increased physical activity and lifestyle improvements.

This WellSpring article covers the following topics:

• Types of Complementary Alternative Medicine
• About Chiropractic Care
• About Massage Therapy
• About Acupuncture

Community Leaders' Perspectives on Building Healthier Neighbourhoods in Urban Settings

Alberta Centre for Active Living

pdf file, 2 pages
Published:
Jun 2010
GeoOrigin: Alberta

This Research Update article highlights research in Edmonton, Alberta that used key stakeholder perspectives to examine factors that promote or prevent the development of neighbourhoods in urban areas where walking, being active, and buying healthy, affordable food are easy.

Keywords: built environment, communities, urban design

Using Motivational Interviewing to Encourage People with Diabetes to Increase Physical Activity

Alberta Centre for Active Living

pdf file, 2 pages
Published:
Jun 2010

This Research Update article explores the importance of exercise for people living with diabetes and examines how motivational interviewing may help boost motivation and increase physical activity levels for some people.

Keywords: diabetes