Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute

 The 2010-2011 Physical Activity Monitor asked parents about whether their child has participated in sport in the past 12 months. According to parents, 74% of children, between the ages of 5 and 17, participate in sport. 

Facts & Figures 

Children's sport participation, overall and by child's age

According to parents, a higher proportion of  young children (aged 5 to 12 years) participated in sport compared to older children (aged 13 to 17 years) respectively. Click here for more details about the findings from this study. 

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Featured Publication

July 8, 2013

Bulletin 01: Participation in sport among children and youth

2010-2011 Physical Activity Monitor (Children and Youth focus),

The 2010-2011 Physical Activity Monitor asked parents whether their children (ages 5 to 17 years) participated in sport during the prior 12 months leading up to the survey.

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Recent Publications

July 7, 2020

Bulletin 5: Active transportation among children and youth

2014-2016 kids CANPLAY (Pedometer study),

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July 7, 2020

Bulletin 4: Sedentary pursuits after-school

2014-2016 kids CANPLAY (Pedometer study),

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July 7, 2020

Bulletin 3: Active pursuits after-school

2014-2016 kids CANPLAY (Pedometer study),

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May 13, 2020

Bulletin 03: Children's active and sedentary pursuits during the after-school period

2010-2011 Physical Activity Monitor (Children and Youth focus),

Read Moreabout Bulletin 03: Children's active and sedentary pursuits during the after-school period