The importance of increasing physical activity rates is underscored by Canada’s growing obesity rate. (True Sport Report)
Prevent Injuries at Play
Physical activity is an interesting "mechanism of injury". Its true that people of all ages suffer injuries directly related to their participation in sport, recreation or other physical activities. However, unlike other mechanisms of injury there is a tremendous benefit to individuals and their communiites when engaging in physical activity. These benefits include improved physical, mental, and social health and we knoe that participation in physical activity can actually reduce the healthcare costs associated with in activity such as obesity and obesity-related chronic disease, isolation and depression, falls and much more.
Sport, recreation, physical activity and leisure should be enjoyed regularly by everyone of every age. These activities should enhance our lives, and not result in injury, disability or death. In this section you will find resources and information on sport, recreation and physical activity.
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Sport and Recreation Resources
The sport and recreation community is served by more than 100 provincial sport organizations, committed individuals in the educational sport sector, countless municipal parks and recreation staff and volunteers and private sector fitness and facility providers, to help improve the daily lives of people in Ontario. The following provides links directly to resources and organizations that serve the sport and recreation community.
 | True Sport is a social movement powered by people who believe that sport can transform lives and communities—if we do it right. True Sport members across Canada are committed to community sport that’s healthy, fair, inclusive, and fun. True Sport members stand together against cheating, bullying, aggressive parental behaviour, and win-at-all-costs thinking. Click here to learn more about True Sport Principles.
www.truesportpur.ca True Sport Report - Download (.PDF) 2.92 MB |
 | Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) is a not-for-profit amateur sport organization with the mandate to provide information and serve the educational needs of organizations and individuals involved in, or responsible for the development of, sport and fitness in Canada and around the world.
www.sirc.ca |
 | LIN is a leading provider, aggregator and supplier of information and knowledge in recreation, leisure, sport and healthy living. It is an open and inclusive online resource for individuals, organizations and agencies that develop programs to foster healthy living and healthy communities. You will find knowledge that is relevant to recreation and sport practitioners, volunteers and the general public.
www.lin.ca |
 | SPORT4ONTARIO, incorporated in 1998 as The Provincial Sport Organizations Council, is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the promotion of sport and physical activity in Ontario. SPORT4ONTARIO provides the collaborative environment, knowledge and resources to build capacity and drive leadership excellence in the Ontario sport community through education, advocacy, interaction, research and innovation.
www.sport4ontario.ca |
 | Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) is an all-inclusive, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people of Ontario. PRO fulfills this mandate by collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders to influence decisions and policies that support the benefits of recreation through information, advocacy, and the research and development of innovative and relevant products and services.
www.prontario.org |
 | The Sport Alliance of Ontario (SAO) is a not-for-profit provincial sport management agency. It is our goal to support personal and community development through sport opportunities - from the Playground to the Podium. Since 1968, the SAO, and its predecessor the Ontario Sports and Recreation Centre (OSRC Inc.), has built a track record of service and commitment to amateur sport and recreation in Ontario.
www.sportalliance.com |
 | The CAO is an independent, non-profit organization providing representation and recognition for coaches in a variety of contexts. This association is "coach led" and accountable to its members who are "coaches" in all sports. The CAO is committed to coaching ethically and representing the rights and interests of its member coaches. Through awareness and education, incidents of misconduct can be reduced and ethical coaches can protect our communities.
www.coachesontario.ca |
 | Since 1921, Ophea has been working to support the health and learning of children and youth in Ontario. Ophea is a not-for-profit organization led by the vision that all kids value, participate in, and make a lifelong commitment to healthy active living. Ophea works in partnership with school boards, public health, government, non-government organizations, and private sector organizations to develop groundbreaking programs and services that support healthy active schools and communities.
www.ophea.net |
 | The Toronto Sports Council is a non-profit organization that was incorporated 2004 and is comprised of groups and individuals from the Toronto sports community with a mission to "engage and unite through sport". The goals of the TSC are: to build healthy communities, strengthen volunteerism, increase accessibility and celebrate Ontario’s diversity.
www.torontosportscouncil.com |
