Nunavut

Awareness of Canada's physical activity guidelines

• 52% of adults reported having heard of the Guide in the previous 12 months.

Beliefs about the benefits of lifestyle behaviours

• 48% strongly agreed that a healthy lifestyle contributes to long-term health benefits.

Perceived control over choice to be active

• 31% of adults stated that they have complete control over their decision to be active, 22% said they had a lot of control and another 30% reported moderate control.

Barriers to physical activity

• 74% cite lack of time, 68% lack of energy, 46% lack of skill and 66% lack of interest or motivation.
• 51% report feeling ill at ease/uncomfortable, 63% illness and disability, 49% fear or injury and 46% due to cost.

Support for government investment

• 35% think that government should increase tax spending to provide opportunities for physical activity and 41% say that much more should be spent in this area.

Safe places to walk and bicycle

• 41% report that there are many safe places to walk in their community, including sidewalks, paths and walking trails.
• 30% report many safe places to bicycle, such as bicycle paths or lanes, and 43% report that there are none.

Trails and physical activity facilities

• Over 12% of adults report that there are many public facilities for physical activity in their communities and 17% report having many public multi-purpose trails.
  

  The Institute gratefully acknowledges the financial support of Health Canada and the Interprovincial Sport and Recreation Council toward the Benchmarks Program. Our Nunavut partner is the Department of Community Government and Transportation, Sport Nunavut Division.