Physical activity opportunities in Canadian childcare facilities: A provincial/territorial review of legislation

Author(s): Vanderloo, Leigh M.; Tucker, Patricia; Ismail, Ali; van Zandvoort, Melissa M.
Date Issued: May, 2012
Description: A review of Canadian provincial and territorial child care legislation with regard to type of and frequency of physical activity (PA) participation that includes an appraisal of each provincial and territorial child care regulation for PA requirements, a comparison of such regulations with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) PA guidelines, and an appraisal of these regulations regarding PA infrastructure
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Journal Title: Journal of Physical Activity & Health
Volume Number: 9
Issue Number: 4
Page Range: 461-472
Topics: International Child Care & Early Education > Single-Country Studies

Policies > Health, Mental Health, & Safety
Country: Canada
ISSN: 1543-3080 Paper
1543-5474 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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