Competitive | High School February

The Science Is In

Kids + Sweat + Steps = Healthier Brains

ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Kids need to drop the phones, turn away from the screens, get off the couch and break a sweat. It’s time for them to get moving more – for the sake of their brains.

For decades we’ve known that physical activity improves heart health, helps maintain healthy body weights and builds strong bones and muscles in kids across a range of skills and abilities.Now we are taking a closer look at what physical activity does for one of their most vital and complex organs: the brain.

The data around physical activity are alarming: on average, kids are still sitting too much and moving too little to reach their full potential. Only 35% of 5- to 17- year-olds are reaching their recommended physical activity levels as outlined in the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth. Just 62% of

3- to 4-year-olds are achieving the recommended activity levels for their age group. In addition, 51% of 5- to 17-year-olds and 76% of 3- to 4-year-olds are engaging in more screen time than is recommended by the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for recreational screen-based sedentary behaviours.

Why does this matter? It’s all about the brain + body equation.

There are important connections between the health of the body and of the brain, connections that must be fostered in order for kids to reach their mental, emotional and intellectual potential. Kids’ bodies have to move to get the wheels in their brains turning. They need to be active. Their brain health depends on it. A growing body of evidence indicates that physical activity in childhood is essential for a healthy brain and leads to improved:

• Thinking and learning
• Emotional regulation and self-control ®®problem-solving ability
• Memory
• Brain plasticity – the growth of new brain tissue
• Stress management
• Ability to cope with anxiety and depressive symptoms
• Self-esteem and self-worth
• Attention and focus

+ Adding more physical activity to kids’ routines could be the missing part of the equation to support their success in the classroom, on the field, and with their friends.

WITHDRAWAL | SCRATCHES

• Deadline without Medical Note: January 14th | 4:00 pm [KGTC administrative fee of $15 applies]
• Deadline with Medical Note: January 31st [ KGTC administrative fee of $15 applies]

Contact Registrar for process; fees apply.

WITHDRAWAL | SCRATCHES

• Deadline without Medical Note: January 28th| 4:00 pm [Host Club fee + KGTC administrative fee of $25 applies]
• Medical Note Required for all withdrawals after January 28th [Host Club fee + KGTC administrative fee of $25 applies]

Contact Registrar for process; fees apply.

WITHDRAWAL | SCRATCHES

• Deadline with Medical Note: February 26th| 4:00 pm [KGTC administrative fee of $25 applies]

Contact Registrar for process; fees apply.

WITHDRAWAL | SCRATCHES

• Withdrawals after the Registration Deadline are subject to a KGTC admin fee of $25
• Withdrawals after February 12th require a Medical Note and are subject to Host Club Administrative Fees

Contact Registrar for process; fees apply.

WHAT ARE THE DEADLINES?

REGISTRATION

1. KGTC Registration Deadline is: Thursday, January 30th
2. If a late registration is permitted:

• KGTC Late Registration Fees of $25 apply after deadline (if allowed)

WITHDRAWAL/SCRATCHES

Refunds will only be issued, following the receipt of a medical certificate by 4 pm on March 12th. No refunds will be considered for any other reason.

REFUND DEADLINES

February 1st-14th | Registration Fee less $50

February 15th - March 12th | No Refund

HOW TO REGISTER?

Registration is available through your online account or click here

Don't forget your mandatory Family Participation Plan hours that need to be completed.

WITHDRAWAL | SCRATCHES

• Deadline without Medical Note: January 28th [Host Club fee + KGTC administrative fee of $25 applies]
• Deadline with Medical Note: March 9th | 4:00 pm [Host Club fee + KGTC administrative fee of $25 applies]

Contact Registrar for process; fees apply.

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