Over half of Canadian youth aged 12-19 are not active enough for optimal growth and development (Statistic Canada, 2002).
For children aged 6 to 11 and adolescents aged 12-17, the likelihood of being overweight or obese tends to increase as time spent watching TV, playing video games or using the computer increases (Statistic Canada, 2005).
Young people find that sport enables them to channel their energy, competitiveness, and aggression in socially beneficial ways (Conference Board, 2005).
Daily physical education at the primary school level has a significant long-term positive effect o the exercise habits in women and reduces the risk of men becoming smokers (Trudeau, 1999).
Students who participate in interscholastic sports are less likely to be regular and heavy smokers, drug users, and are more likely to stay in school and have high academic achievement (Centers for Disease Control, 2000).
“…Frequent, high-quality physical activity through sport leaves a legacy of health that can last a lifetime.”









