Yukon

Awareness of Canada's physical activity guidelines

• 50% of adults reported having heard of the Guide in the previous 12 months.

Beliefs about the benefits of lifestyle behaviours

• 72% strongly agreed that a healthy lifestyle contributes to long-term health benefits.

Perceived control over choice to be active

• 44% of adults stated that they have complete control over their decision to be active, 28% said they had a lot of control and another 18% reported moderate control.

Barriers to physical activity

• 69% cite lack of time, 59% lack of energy, 30% lack of skill and 55% lack of interest or motivation.
• 38% report feeling ill at ease/uncomfortable, 47% illness and disability, 28% fear or injury and 36% due to cost.

Support for government investment

• 33% think that government should increase tax spending to provide opportunities for physical activity and 22% say that much more should be spent in this area.

Safe places to walk and bicycle

• 78% report that there are many safe places to walk in their community, including sidewalks, paths and walking trails.
• 46% report many safe places to bicycle, such as bicycle paths or lanes.

Trails and physical activity facilities

• Over 41% of adults report that there are many public facilities for physical activity in their communities and 49% report having many public multi-purpose trails.
  
  

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  The Institute gratefully acknowledges the financial support of Health Canada and the Interprovincial Sport and Recreation Council toward the Benchmarks Program. Our Yukon partner is the Department of Community and Transportation Services, Sport and Recreation Branch. For more information about Yukon active living initiatives, contact Active Living Consultant Karen Thomson at karen.thomson@gov.yk.ca.