Physical Activity

Physical activity plays an important role in the overall fitness and health of people of all ages. It helps to promote healthy growth and development, and prevent chronic diseases like obesity, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and more. Several behavioural, environmental and social factors can influence one’s participation in, and level of, physical activity. We provide expertise and support for the promotion of physical activity.

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Daily Physical Activity in Ontario

Physical inactivity is a serious health issue for young Canadians. PHO has conducted a series of studies that assess the Daily Physical Activity policy in Ontario.

Neighbourhood Walkability

A summary of our research on the relationship between walkability, physical activity and chronic disease.

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Health Promotion: Celebrating our Roots and Looking to the Future

This brand new course aims to provide health promoters and other health professionals with a common understanding of the history and development of health promotion, an overview of theories and concepts integral to health promotion, and examples of how health promotion is practiced today.

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