ParticipACTION released its Spotlight on Physical Activity for Children and Youth: 2026 Progress Report. Since the release of the 2024 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, new and important data have become available.
This progress report presents new data and insights on the activity levels of kids and teens in Canada and includes updated findings for six key indicators: overall physical activity, active play, active transportation, organized sport, sedentary behaviours and sleep.
A key finding: Canada’s youth are now the most inactive age group in the country.
Recognizing the indisputable mental, physical and social benefits of physical activity, this finding signals an urgent opportunity for Canada to make physical activity a national priority – because positive change is possible.
But just how many children and youth are meeting guidelines? How many are almost hitting the mark? And how many need significant support? Even more, what will it take to improve activity levels and support healthier outcomes for the next generation?
Read the 2026 Progress Report at www.participaction.com
This progress report presents new data and insights on the activity levels of kids and teens in Canada and includes updated findings for six key indicators: overall physical activity, active play, active transportation, organized sport, sedentary behaviours and sleep.
A key finding: Canada’s youth are now the most inactive age group in the country.
Recognizing the indisputable mental, physical and social benefits of physical activity, this finding signals an urgent opportunity for Canada to make physical activity a national priority – because positive change is possible.
But just how many children and youth are meeting guidelines? How many are almost hitting the mark? And how many need significant support? Even more, what will it take to improve activity levels and support healthier outcomes for the next generation?
Read the 2026 Progress Report at www.participaction.com
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