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Schools are an important setting to positively affect the health behaviours of children and youth. Schools can play a significant role in health promotion as they have the ability to reach every child (and their family) regardless of age, gender, culture or socio-economic status.
The Health Promotion Department, as a partner with our region’s school divisions, aims to support health promotion efforts in schools through planned, integrated and holistic approaches. The aim of health promotion in schools is to help build the conditions that support youth to realize their full potential as learners and as healthy, productive community members. This in turn will strengthen the community as a whole.
Health Promotion Department supports school health through the following initiatives: Health Promoting Schools (PDF)
in motion Schools
Nutrition Positive (PDF)
Other Resources:
http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/csch
http://www.jcsh-cces.ca/
Health and education are interdependent: healthier students are better learners, and better educated individuals are healthier. (JCSH)
in motion Schools
Elementary School
An in motion school is one that values the benefits of physical activity and ensures that it is a visible priority in the daily life of the school.
An in motion elementary school, is committed to work toward the goal of 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day for every student. This can be achieved through a combination of physical activity programs, physical activity breaks, intramurals and special events, etc.
High School
An in motion high school is one that values and actively promotes the health benefits of physical activity and supports opportunities for students and staff to be physically active on a regular basis.
An in motion high school is committed to promoting physical activity and will work towards offering physical activity opportunities within the school environment.
In motion schools receive support from the in motion Children and Youth Action Committee. Support from in motion includes resources, training and networking opportunities for Champions as well as links to the community based events promoting physical activity.
See www.in-motion.ca for School Resources.
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