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  • Environmental Barriers to Physical Activity

    The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.

  • Two children on merry go round, one in wheelchair and one standing up

    Families Getting Active: Additional Resources

    Growing evidence showed that less active families in BC face unique challenges that need targeted, community-informed solutions. In order to address these challenges, the Physical Activity for Health Collaborative (the Collaborative) wanted to hear from communities about what they need so they can enjoy being active. This resulted in our Families Getting Active Report, which…

  • 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Share Recommendations for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity

    The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.

  • Families of Children with Disabilities Share Ideas for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity

    Physical activity programs help families of children with disabilities find community – but costs, registration and supports are challenging to navigate.

  • Families Impacted by Low Income Share Ideas for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity

    The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.

  • Mom and child winter cycling on snowy road

    Rural and Remote Youth and Families Share Ideas for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity

    The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.

  • Newcomer Families Share Ideas for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity

    The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.

  • Indigenous Leaders Share Ideas to Strengthen Families’ Physical Activity

    The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.

  • Active Play Club Guidebook

    BCAHL developed the Active Play Club Guidebook to help PACs, community volunteers and supervisors as they set up Active Play Clubs in their schools and communities. The guidebook offers tips and advice on how to set up an engaging and successful play club that will get children moving and playing on their own.

  • Communities Going Active: Addressing Barriers to Active Transportation recording

    We know active transportation has many benefits: it can reduce traffic congestion, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and encourage communities to be physically active, which in turn helps prevent chronic diseases and fosters mental wellness. Yet, many people living in British Columbia can’t participate, whether they feel it takes too long to walk or bike, they…

  • Communities Going Active: City of Kamloops

    In this five-part Communities Going Active series, we will hear about local governments and groups that launched projects to promote and encourage the use of active transportation in their communities. These projects address barriers that prevent people from trying out cycling or even scootering, such as costs, lack of gear, or perhaps lack of experience.

  • Communities Going Active: District of North Vancouver

    In this five-part Communities Going Active series, we will hear about local governments and groups that launched projects to promote and encourage the use of active transportation in their communities. These projects address barriers that prevent people from trying out cycling or even scootering, such as costs, lack of gear, or perhaps lack of experience.

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