Products
Some of the following products are available in PDF format or click on the link to download a copy from their website directly. Simply click on the product to download a free copy.
- Information kits provides background information about PACE Canada, fact sheet and order form.
- How to order a copy of PACE Materials click here
- Step by Step Guide provides in detail information for the office process, how to prioritize health issues, counseling scenarios, counseling tips, provider’s and staff role.
- Research Files Series of one-page research summaries featuring synthesized and interpreted scientific information about active lifestyles. Written specifically for professionals, the Research File summarizes research findings in the area of physical activity.
- Lifestyle Tips offer encouragement and practical suggestions for integrating physical activity into daily life. They provide helpful, motivational and easy-to-read information. They also offer a variety of insights on the role of physical activity in disease prevention, as well as tips on becoming more active and maintaining an active lifestyle.
- Health Canada’s Physical Activity Guide (4 pages) advises that there are three types of activities you need to do to keep your body healthy: endurance activities, flexibility exercises and strength activities. These are produced by Public Health Agency of Canada and you will find support resources on their website.
- Canada's Physical Activity Guides for Children and Youth (4 pages) encourages children and youth to build physical activity into their daily routine which helps to create a pattern that may stay with them for the rest of their lives. These are produced by Public Health Agency of Canada and you will find support resources on their website.
- Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults (4 pages) explains why and how older Canadians need to aim for 30 to 60 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week and provides practical advice for older Canadians on starting and staying with a physically active lifestyle. These are produced by Public Health Agency of Canada and you will find support resources on their website.
- Canada’s Food Guide (6 pages). These are produced by Public Health Agency of Canada and you will find support resources on their website.
- Go for Green Prescription Pad, this is an adapted online version.
- The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) is a 2-page
form to see if you should check with your doctor before becoming much more physically active. For more information on these forms please visit CSEP website. - PARmed-X is a 4-page physical activity-specific checklist to be used by a physician with patients who have had positive responses to the (PAR-Q).
- The PARmed-X for Pregnancy is a 4-page guideline for health screening prior to participation in a prenatal fitness class or other exercise. For use by health care providers and fitness professionals. For more information on these forms please visit CSEP website.
- Body Mass Index Calculator
- Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classifications in Adults