Moving and Choosing

Moving and Choosing

Moving and Choosing is a community – based coalition promoting healthy growth and development and the prevention of child and adolescent obesity. Key objectives target building healthy school environments and improving access to high – quality curriculum education in nutrition and physical activity. Community partnerships link schools and families to programs which promote active living and increase food security.
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 Barb Tarbox Video
 Barb Tarbox was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in September 2002 after smoking since Grade 7. She died May 18, 2003 after speaking to more than 50,000 students about the dangers of smoking.

This 16-minute video captures the spirit of Barb's presentations and the passion that characterized the last months of her life. The video was distributed to Alberta schools in September 2003 in cooperation with Alberta Learning.

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Daily Physical Activity DVD
The Moving and Choosing Daily Physical Activity DVD contains six different activities you can implement in a classroom, in a gym or anywhere in the school. Each segment is 10 to 12 minutes long... Read More 
Titanium Chef
Titanium Chef is a web-based game designed to engage grade 6–8 students in learning how to make healthy food choices. Students play the role of a ChefBot and compete to become the Titanium Chef. Students also learn about Canada’s Food Guide and the four food groups... View Website
Moving and Choosing Presentations & Resources Booklet
Looking for an overview of inservices and resources available from Moving and Choosing?  Find an overview of some of our most popular presentations and new resources. Find tools to support active living, healthy nutrition and postive social environments in your school... View Booklet

Healthy School Communities Resource Package
For Teachers and Parents
This resource is great for parents or teachers that are interested in creating a healthier school community. It has links to helpful resources, as well as topics for places to start...View PDF 

You may also download the presentation and customize it for your school... View PowerPoint Presentation