Ultimately the goal of On the Move is to increase the participation
of girls and young women in all aspects of Canadian sport and physical
activity. Therefore, an On the Moveprogram
should provide participants with the skills and self-confidence
to pursue their involvement.
On the Moveprograms should have the following
objectives:
To increase girls’ and young women’s awareness
of the benefits of regular physical activity;
To provide an opportunity for girls and young women to have
an enjoyable and positive experience, while increasing their comfort
level in physical activity environments;
To increase the types of physical activity programs offered
specifically for girls and young women;
To increase the physical activity skill level, self-esteem,
self-confidence, and self-efficacy of girls and young women; and
To provide a supportive forum for girls and young
women to voice their opinions and ideas and encourage
their participation in program planning and decision-making.
Sydney Millar
National Program Director Canadian Association for the Advancement of
Women and Sport and Physical Activity
N202-801 King Edward Avenue
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Tel: 613 - 562 - 5667
Fax: 613 - 562 - 5668
CAAWS
appreciates the financial support of the Public
Health Agency of Canada and Canadian Heritage,
Sport Canada
