NEW
RESOURCE:Active After
School Programs for Girls and Young Women – Policy
and Recommendations
The after school time period, from 3:00pm –
6:00pm, is a key opportunity to encourage healthy choices
amongst children and youth. Earlier this year, CAAWS
hosted consultations with program providers and decision-makers
to identify persisting and emerging barriers to girls’
and young women’s participation, and discuss essential
components of quality programs. Based on the consultations,
the document describes a vision and strategic directions
for active after school programs for girls and young
women. The policy was developed for community, provincial/territorial
and national level organizations to use when considering
the design and delivery of active after school programming.
The consultations and subsequent policy document are
part of CAAWS’ involvement in the Canadian Active
After School Partnership (CAASP), funded by the Public
Health Agency of Canada.
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On
the Move Handbook
The On the Move Handbook is a user-friendly
resource designed as a practical guide for service providers
in the creation of an On the Move program. However, it
is also a valuable resource for individuals and organizations
concerned with increasing girls’ and young women’s
participation or with gender equity.
In the On the Move Handbook you will find:
Success stories from across the country;
Discussion about the social barriers girls and
young women face in their participation
“Stats & Facts” about the importance
of sport and physical activity to the health and well-being
of girls and young women;
Programming tips and suggestions based on 10 years
of On the Move experience; and
Lists of supportive On the Move Network contacts,
organizations, resources, and research.
Interactive, issues-based
sessions with discussion relevant for everyone from
programmers to policy makers. On the Move Workshops
are designed to suit your organization’s or community’s
needs. Contact CAAWS to request a workshop or to find
out if there are any planned for your community.
Click here
to view the On the Move Workshops Schedule.
In Her Voice:
An Exploration of Young Women’s Sport and Physical
Activity Experiences
In Her Voice provides insight into the sport and physical
activity experiences of girls and young women. The resource
is based on focus group conversations with young women,
aged 13-17, from five diverse communities across Canada.
The information gathered offers program providers and
decision-makers in the sport and active living, health,
education, and social service sectors a better understanding
of the diverse needs, interests and experiences of young
women, supporting the creation of better programs and
more responsive health promotion initiatives.
Stats
& Facts About Girls’ and Young Women’s
Physical Activity
Increasing the participation
of girls and young women and supporting gender equity
requires human, facility and financial resources. However,
there are many reasons why it is important for your
organization to commit to a unique initiative like On
the Move.
Click
here to download Stats & Facts (On the Move
Handbook - Chapter 2) (PDF 44KB)
On the Move Top 10 Success
Factors
The On the Move Top 10 Success Factors are based on
research and feedback from network members across the
country. Use them as a guide to increase opportunities
for girl and young women to participate in sport and
physical activity in your community.
Click
here to download a PDF of the Top 10 Success Factors
Click
here to download a PDF of the Top 10 Success Factors
for Educators
Consultation
and Advocacy
Contact CAAWS about consultation
and advocacy services to support your community or organization
in making a difference in the lives of inactive girls
and young women, or to more generally increase opportunities
for girls and women to participate and lead in sport
and physical activity. Through On the Move, CAAWS has
developed partnerships to share expertise on the sport
and physical activity needs, interests and experiences
of girls and women with such diverse organizations as
the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, Aboriginal
Sport Circle, Canadian Nurses Association, and Boys
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
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