Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep (PASS) Indicators
- Last updated: 2023-03-27
The PASS Indicators are grouped by movement behaviours and broken down by individual, family/social and built/society environment.
| Sex | Percentage (%) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 86.6 | 84.4 - 88.8 |
| Females | 84.2 | 80.7 - 87.6 |
| Males | 89.0 | 86.3 - 91.6 |
Notes: Estimates for this indicator exclude the territories.
Source: Canadian Community Health Survey Barriers to Physical Activity Rapid Response 2017
(NEW) highlights indicators not previously reported upon and/or for which the measure or data source has changed.
aDue to changes in survey methodology, the PASS 2023 estimates for this indicator should not be compared to those from previous PASS editions.
Measure Description
| Definition | This indicator captures the percentage of youth who report that they prefer to be physically active rather than to be sitting/lying down. |
|---|---|
| Data Source | Canadian Community Health Survey - Barriers to Physical Activity Rapid Response (CCHS RR), Statistics Canada |
| Population | Population aged 12 to 17 years |
| Data Available | Sex, province/territory, population centre/rural area, highest level of education (household), household income adequacy, cultural/racial background, Indigenous status, and immigrant status |
| Estimate Calculation | Numerator: Number of youth aged 12 to 17 years who report that they "stongly agree" or "agree" with the statement "I would describe myself as someone who prefers to be physically active rather than to be sitting or lying down". Denominator: Total population, aged 12 to 17 years. |
Suggested Citation
Center for Surveillance and Applied Research, Public Health Agency of Canada. Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep (PASS) Indicators, 2023 Edition. Public Health Infobase. Ottawa (ON): Public Health Agency of Canada, 2023.