Prince George is one of nine communities to take part in the province-wide Physical Literacy for Communities (PL4C-BC) initiative.
The object of the initiative is to educate youth to become decision makers, build capacity by training leaders, and to develop physical literacy in multiple settings.
“When people develop physical literacy, they are much more likely to lead active, healthy lifestyle,” says Richard Way, Sport for Life CEO. “we are pleased to see that Prince George is invested in making this a priority for its children and youth, and we are excited to work with its community stakeholders to make physical literacy a reality for all.”
The initiative provides up to $50,000 over two-years, along with mentorship and support towards collaborative design and multi-sector development of physical literacy.
It is recommended children and youth get at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity a day to maintain a healthy lifestyle.