Physical Literacy for Communities: A Public Health Approach (Motion #34-24)
Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts, May 16, 2024
Motion moved by DESPATIE – FORTIN
34-24 Physical Literacy for Communities: A Public Health Approach
MOTION:
WHEREAS according to ParticipACTION’s Report Card on Physical Activity for adults: only 49% of Canadian adults ages 18-79 years get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per week. Only 17.5% of children were getting at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day1; and
WHEREAS higher levels of certain physical literacy attributes in childhood—specifically physical competence, motivation, and knowledge—were associated with increased physical activity levels in later years or during adulthood2; and
WHEREAS the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts approved the Physical Literacy for Healthy Active Children (motion #29‑22) which recognized that physical literacy sets the foundation for physical activity participation throughout life; and encouraged all area school boards, sport and recreation organizations, and early learning centres to work collaboratively to improve physical activity levels among children and youth across Sudbury and districts.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts endorses the Physical Literacy for Communities: A Public Health Approach as an exemplary guide for public health professionals to work collaboratively and efficiently within a multi-sector, community-based partnership to address physical literacy.
CARRIED
1 ParticipACTION (2022), Pandemic-Related Challenges & Opportunities for Physical Activity. Retrieved from: https://www.participaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Report-Card-Key-Findings.pdf
2 Lloyd, M., Saunders, T. J., Bremer, E., & Tremblay, M. S. (2014). Long-term importance of fundamental motor skills: A 20-year follow-up study. Adapted physical activity quarterly, 31(1), 67-78. https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq:2013-0048
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