The electronic resources listed below are available by contacting the ESC office. Selected resources can be found at the Participant Information page.

Benefits & Impact of Physical Activity for Ontario
Author: Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute
A literature review and interpretation of the benefits of physical activity – html file

BC Fact Sheet
Author: Sport BC, British Columbia Recreation & Parks Association
Facts concerning the benefits of sport & recreation – 3 pages (pdf)

Bored? 65 fun things to do with your family
Author: Get Active Tasmania
A brochure listing active family activities – 2 pages (pdf)

Crime Prevention Through Sport and Physical Activity
Author: Australian Institute of Criminology
Exploratory paper on the relationship of sport and crime prevention – 6 pages (pdf)

Getting Started – Medical Conditions & Physical Activity
Author: The Hillary Commission
A brief guide to physical activity effects – 3 pages (pdf)

Physical Activity & Health
Author: The Hillary Commission
A research summary paper on health benefits of physical activity – 33 pages (pdf)

Physical Activity & Health Conditions
Author: The Hillary Commission
A summary of the effects of physical activity on health – 1 page (pdf)

Sport Makes a Difference
Author: Sport Nova Scotia
NS advocacy campaign to promote sport participation – 11 pages (Word)

Q7A’s – SPLASH Extra: Street Crime Initiative
Author: UK Sport?
A summary of the UK Splash program – 5 pages (Word)

Sport Makes a Difference
Author: Sport Nova Scotia
NS advocacy campaign to promote sport participation – 11 pages (Word)

The Case for Physical Activity: The Burden of Disease
Author: British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association
Facts concerning the benefits of sport & recreation on disease prevention – 4 pages (pdf)