The 2020-2021 Opportunities for Physical Activity in Canadian Communities study examines municipal perspectives on programs, facilities, policies and opportunities for physical activity.
2014-2016 kids CANPLAY (Pedometer study),
July 7, 2020
The Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute studies the physical activity levels of children and youth through a study called CANPLAY (the Canadian Physical Activity Levels Among Youth Study), which uses pedometers to measure daily steps. The study also examines other factors associated with activity levels, including the use of active modes of transportation.
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Reports and PublicationsThis 2015 study examines municipal perspectives on programs, facilities, policies and opportunities for physical activity.
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Networking and Partnerships, Programs and Services, Communities, Information, Active Transportation, Facilities or Places to be Active, Policies and Strategies, Barriers, Economics, Financial support, AwarenessPopulation(s)
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Administrator-reported key settings dataThe Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute has studied the physical activity levels of children and youth through a study called CANPLAY (the Canadian Physical Activity Levels Among Youth Study). CANPLAY uses pedometers to measure daily steps. Results from this study are based on data collected during the two time period from 2014-2016, and describes physical activity levels among children and youth ages 5-19 years using objective measures (using pedometers to measure the number of steps taken daily).
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Physical Activity, After school Programming and Pursuits, Active TransportationPopulation(s)
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Reports and PublicationsThe Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute’s 2016-2018 Physical Activity Monitor asked Canadian adults (18 years and older) specifically about a range of facilities in their community where they may participate in physical activity and sport.
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Sport Participation, Active Transportation, Facilities or Places to be Active, RecreationPopulation(s)
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Self-Report Population DataThis study explores individual factors in their relation to physical activity and sport, including awareness of messages, knowledge, beliefs about the benefits, attitudes, self-efficacy, behavioural control, intention, and initial steps to becoming active.
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Physical Activity, Health, Mental health, Social Environment, Active Transportation, Recreation, Sport Participation, Facilities or Places to be Active, Awareness, Knowledge of Minimum Activity Required, Attitudes, Beliefs or Preferences, Intention to Be Active, InformationPopulation(s)
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Self-Report Population DataThis study reports on data collected in 2010-2011 which examines factors influencing participation in physical activity among children and youth. It also explores sport participation among children and youth. Topics include active transportation, use of time after school, local opportunities to be active, parental involvement, and activity preferences.
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After school Programming and Pursuits, Parental Involvement in Children’s PA, Attitudes, Beliefs or Preferences, Programs and Services, Facilities or Places to be Active, Active Transportation, Physical education, Curriculum-based, Schools, Barriers, MethodologyPopulation(s)
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Self-Report Population Data2016-2018 Physical Activity Monitor (Adult focus),
October 30, 2018
This particular research bulletin examines Canadians’ perspectives about the amount of places to safely walk in their community, the level of satisfaction with the amount of places to safely walk, and finally, their usage of such places. Each of these factors are explored in relation to key socio-demographic factors such as gender, age, education level, household income level, employment and marital status, region, and community characteristics.
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- PAM 2016-2018 Bulletin 3 Places to safely walk - EN.pdf (PDF - 0.8 MB)
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Active TransportationPopulation(s)
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Self-Report Population Data2016-2018 Physical Activity Monitor (Adult focus),
October 30, 2018
This research bulletin explores the availability of places to safely bicycle, satisfaction levels with the amount of places to safely bicycle, and usage of such places.
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- PAM 2016-2018 Bulletin 4 - Places to safely bicycle EN.pdf (PDF - 0.7 MB)
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AdultsPublication Type
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Self-Report Population Data2014-2015 Physical Activity Monitor (Adult focus),
January 30, 2018
The Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute’s 2014-2015 Physical Activity Monitor explores physical activity behaviours among adults (18 years and older). In addition, the study examines factors associated with activity levels such as the use of active modes of transportation.
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- PAM 2014-2015_Bulletin 22_Active transportation EN.pdf (PDF - 0.8 MB)