Until recently, it was generally assumed that young children were naturally physically active. In the last 10 years or
so, it has become evident that many young children do not participate in sufficient physical activity to remain healthy4
According to the Canadian National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY), only 36% of 2 to 3-year-olds
and 44% of 4 to 5-year-olds engage in unorganized sport and physical activity each week