Daily Physical Activity Daily Physical Activity Daily Physical Activity Requirements: Kindergarten to Grade 9: 30 minutes daily of physical activity, five days out of seven, in minimum 10 minute intervals Grades 10-12: 150 minutes a week of daily physical activity, (replaces 80 hrs requirement for Graduation transitions) Must be moderate to vigorous activity involving strength, endurance, and flexibility Can take place during instructional and non-instructional time Some examples include P.E. classes, school or community teams, intramurals, open gyms, community recreation, drop-in sports, individual activities, walking or cycling to and from school, skateboarding, dance, weight or circuit training, swimming, active play, physical labour etc. Students’ activity will be monitored and reported out by schools based on the student's submission of their completed DPA Student Log signed by a parent/guardian. Term and Final reports will state Meeting/Not Meeting Requirement Guiding Principles: This is a socially responsible program, shared by the school, family and community, aimed at student health and learning Schools will encourage and offer a variety of opportunities for students to meet the DPA requirement, but opportunities and responsibilities for many other activities reside with the family and community Participation in PE Classes in grades 8 and 9 accounts for half or more of the required minutes, but it is the responsibility of students to engage in DPA on non-PE days and to record that activity Students in Grades 8-12, with parent participation and support, will be responsible for tracking and working with the school to provide their individual logs Students in Grade 8 & 9 will receive guidance and assistance in recording their DPA, with increasing responsibility for self-tracking in Grades 10 – 12 Argyle DPA Liasons: Grade 8:  Your son/daughter's PE teacher Grade 9:  Your son/daughter's PE teacher Grade 10:  Your son/daughter's Planning 10 teacher Grade 11:  Your son/daughter's grade counsellor and administrator Grade 12:  Your son/daughter's Planning 12 teacher Some Suggestions to Assist Your Child in Meeting the DPA Requirement: Discuss with your child why he/she is not participating and/or documenting activities Reinforce the importance of physical activity through discussion and example Consider the time your child spends with T.V. Computers and video games, and encourage him or her to be physically active Take advantage of opportunities for DPA available at the school Develop a plan to increase your child’s activity, including such things as school and community facilities, walking or cycling to and from school, individual or family recreational pursuits, dance, household chores requiring physical activity (mowing, shoveling, etc.) structured and unstructured sports and activities, etc. Assist and encourage your child with engaging in and tracking physical activity DPA Student Log: Term 1 Download PDF Term 2 Download PDF Term 3 Download PDF Links: Ministry of Education DPA Website: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/dpa/ Daily Physical Activity Program Guide: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/drafts/dpa_program_guide_finaldraft.pdf             Related Articles:                  Daily Physical Activity Has Benefits Even If It Doesn't Help Loose Weight                          Obese Children More Likely to Suffer Lower Body Injuries