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The guide Take the Bull by the Horns, Get Fit! is an initiative of the First Nations
Education Council (FNEC) and was designed to support First Nations communities in
the organization of sports and recreation activities for young people. It has two
principal objectives: developing a healthy lifestyle and improving personal skills.
Physical activity and recreation are just as important to good health as rest and
a good diet are. A significant body of research shows that exercise plays a major
role in the learning process. Young people not only develop skills such as manual
dexterity, strength and endurance, they also socialize, develop their personalities,
set goals and discover their limits. They develop self-confidence and self-esteem
to help them take the bull by the horns!
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The guide is divided into six sections. The first five prepare for the use of the
45 easy-to-play (and organize) games, which can be found in section six, Game Cards.
We recommend that you read all sections preceding these cards carefully to guarantee
successful learning and competitive fun. This will help you motivate your students
to get moving!
The games featured are designed for young people between 4 and 12. We have made
sure that they reflect First Nations culture and some game cards include a historical
note. There is also information on First Nations sports and athletes.
We also strongly recommended you make young people aware of the importance of a
healthy diet. The nutritional program developed by the First Nations of Quebec and
Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) can be used in conjunction
with this document. From 2008, the program will be available from the health services
of your community. For more information on workshops offered in schools and to obtain
your copy, please contact your community’s nutritionist or the FNQLHSSC at (418)
842-1540.
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In 2006, the FNEC distributed its educational software in all the schools and daycare
centres of the FNEC member communities. It is designed for children from 4 to 6
years old.
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Download the game here.
Installation instructions.
- Decompress the file Recreation-Recess.zip
- To carry out the installation, go into the file "Install" and double-click on "install".
- To play the game, all you have to do is open the file Recreation-Recess, which is
on the desktop.
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