Table 1.
Benchmarks used to guide the grade assignment for indicators.
| Indicator | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Overall Physical Activity | % of children and youth who meet physical activity guideline of 60 min of MVPA daily |
| Organized Sport Participation | % of children and youth who participate in organized sport at least once per week |
| Active Play | % of children and youth who participate in non-organized sport for at least once per week |
| Active Transportation | % of children and youth who use active transportation to and from school at least once per week |
| Sedentary Behaviors | % of children and youth who meet the screen time guideline (≤2 h/day) % of children and youth who do not sit continuously for more than 60 min per day |
| Family & Peers | % of parents who facilitate physical activity and sport opportunities for children and youth % of friends/peers who encourage and support physical activity for children and youth |
| School | % of schools where the majority of students are offered at least 70 min of PE per week % of schools with students who have regular access to facilities and equipment that support physical activity % of schools that offer physical activity opportunities to the majority of their students in addition to PE |
| Community & Environment | % of communities/municipalities that report they have infrastructure specifically geared toward promoting physical activity |
| Government Strategies & Investments | Evidence of leadership and commitment in provide physical activity opportunities Allocated funds and resources for the implementation of physical activity promotion Demonstrated policy making progress |
Notes: MVPA = moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; PE = physical education.