Bulletin 11: Barriers and supports for physical activity within the school

2015 Opportunities for Physical Activity at Schools Study,

March 31, 2017

The 2015 Opportunities for Physical Activity at School Survey was conducted by the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute. The survey asked school administrators to rate certain perceived barriers and supports which can potentially affect physical education and physical activity opportunities in the school.

 


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Key Research Area(s)

Barriers, Schools

Population(s)

School Administrator

Settings

Schools

Publication Type

Reports and Publications

Data Collection Method(s)

Administrator-reported key settings data

# By The
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43%

Of schools cite ‘competing emphasis on other subjects’ as an important barrier to student’s participation in physical activity.