Physical Activity

Ever Active Schools offers a variety of resources and supports to build your healthy active school community.  As always, if you can't find what you need, please contact the office.

 

Fitness Dice Activity
This Fitness Dice Poster can be used as a physical activity. It focuses on the three components of fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility).
Active Assemblies
Check out these active assembly ideas...
Daily Physical Activity Bins
Ever Active Schools has paired with Sportfactor to create grade specific DPA bins. Each bin contains ready to use print and media resources stored in a sturdy plastic bin.
Hooray for Health!
Use the following powerpoint for a quick way to get your students moving in the classroom. Have the students sit or squat. Explain to the students that when you call out a number they will do the corresponding action.
Daily Physical Activity Video Clips
View our YouYube videos for ideas to support Daily Physical Activity!
Daily Physical Activity Tip Booklet: Take Action!
Tips for Teachers and Support Staff - Tips for Administrators - Resource Tips - New Daily Physical Activity Ideas - Success Stories
Daily Physical Activity: A Handbook for Grades 1-9 Schools
DPA Handbook was sent to Alberta school jurisdictions and is available to view or download from the Alberta Education website.
Daily Physical Activity Brochure
Daily Physical Activity (DPA) - The Government of Alberta is committed to enhancing the health and wellness of children and youth in Alberta.
Ontario "Daily Physical Activity in Schools" Resources
Ontario has mandated a DPA Initiative and produced support materials for schools.
Seasonal Activity Calendars
The activities shared in the Seasonal Activity Calendars are intended to support teachers with activity ideas for Physical Education and the Daily Physical Activity Initiative...
Daily Physical Activity for Families Booklets
Four different booklets for specific age groups. The Daily Physical Activity for Families booklets are designed to help you maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Each booklet includes basic information about Daily Physical Activity (DPA), safety tips...