Be Active.
Play Smart.
We all want to be healthy.
Part of a healthy lifestyle
is being active.
But the stats say that
we can do better.
That means that if we had
a team of 10 kids, only 1 is playing
the full game.
Hold on - don't count yourself out!
There's still time to join the game!
Soccer is a great way for kids to be active and more and more Canadian kids are joining in.
In fact, soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world and the fastest growing team sport in Canada.
But we all know that sometimes,
being active can lead to injury.
Among youth, soccer injuries account for
approximately 20% of sports-related
emergency department visits in Canada.
The good news is that
most injuries are preventable.
In order to prevent injuries in soccer, the Public Health Agency of Canada has partnered with the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA), FIFA (the Fédération Internationale de Football Association), and Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) to implement two soccer injury prevention programs in selected sites.
FIFA 11+
A series of exercises aimed at soccer players, aged 14+, meant to strengthen the core and leg muscles, and improve neuromuscular control, coordination, balance, agility and jump technique. Teams that performed FIFA 11+ at least twice a week had 30 - 50% less players injured.
Movement Preparation
Uses similar exercises as FIFA 11+ but is geared towards younger soccer players, aged 7-13 years.
Injury prevention allows you to
bBeing active and play smart.
But why is being active so important?
is good for your whole body.
increases agility and coordination.
prevents chronic diseases.
promotes healthy minds.
So join the game!
Round up your friends.
Tie up your cleats.
Be active and play smart!