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FUN FITNESS [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sport
1, record 1, English, sport
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A human activity, usually associated with a degree of physical exertion, in which a skill is accomplished in performance or contest, and for which there is either a competitive outcome(winner, loser, or position), a measurable achievement(logged by the rowing-machine or the timer's stopwatch), or some other or further perceived benefit(health, fitness, pleasure/fun). 2, record 1, English, - sport
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "Olympic sport." Only sports that are governed by an international federation can be included on the Olympic program. 3, record 1, English, - sport
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sport
1, record 1, French, sport
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activité physique régie par certaines règles ou techniques particulières et pratiquée dans le but de faire de l'exercice, de s'amuser, d'entrer en compétition avec d'autres ou de se dépasser soi-même. 2, record 1, French, - sport
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le giron olympique, le «sport» est celui pratiqué sous la responsabilité des fédérations sportives internationales ou présenté aux Jeux olympiques, alors que le «sport pour tous» relève des pratiques libres et de l'activité physique. 3, record 1, French, - sport
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- deporte
1, record 1, Spanish, deporte
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-02-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Paddle Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canoe Kayak Canada
1, record 2, English, Canoe%20Kayak%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canoe Kayak Canada manages sport science and research efforts behind the sport to develop high-quality programs focused on long-term athlete development. These programs are based on physiology to ensure paddlers develop the right skills and technique at the right stages to be able to achieve their goals whether those be fun, fitness or high-level international success. 1, record 2, English, - Canoe%20Kayak%20Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sports de pagaie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Canoe Kayak Canada
1, record 2, French, Canoe%20Kayak%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canoe Kayak Canada gère la science sportive et les efforts de recherche pour développer des programmes de haute qualité axés sur le développement de l'athlète à long terme. Ces programmes sont basés sur la physiologie pour s'assurer que les pagayeurs développent les bonnes habiletés et techniques lors des différentes étapes pour être en mesure d'atteindre leurs objectifs, que ce soit pour le plaisir, la mise en forme ou [...] le succès à un haut niveau international. 1, record 2, French, - Canoe%20Kayak%20Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-12-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Runners' Association
1, record 3, English, Manitoba%20Runners%27%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MRA 2, record 3, English, MRA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Manitoba Runners’ Association is a non-profit organization [that promotes and supports] the sport of running for health, fun and fitness for life to people of all ages and abilities. 3, record 3, English, - Manitoba%20Runners%27%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Runners' Association
1, record 3, French, Manitoba%20Runners%27%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MRA 2, record 3, French, MRA
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-02-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia
1, record 4, English, Cross%20Country%20Ski%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CCSNS 2, record 4, English, CCSNS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Cross Country Nova Scotia 3, record 4, English, Cross%20Country%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
- CCNS 4, record 4, English, CCNS
correct
- CCNS 4, record 4, English, CCNS
- Nordic Ski Nova Scotia 5, record 4, English, Nordic%20Ski%20Nova%20Scotia
former designation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The mission of CCSNS is] to promote cross country skiing by delivering leadership and skill development programs that encourage fun, fitness and healthy lifestyles for all Nova Scotians. 6, record 4, English, - Cross%20Country%20Ski%20Nova%20Scotia
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia
1, record 4, French, Cross%20Country%20Ski%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CCSNS 2, record 4, French, CCSNS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Cross Country Nova Scotia 3, record 4, French, Cross%20Country%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
- CCNS 4, record 4, French, CCNS
correct
- CCNS 4, record 4, French, CCNS
- Nordic Ski Nova Scotia 5, record 4, French, Nordic%20Ski%20Nova%20Scotia
former designation
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-01-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc.
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Fitness%20Professionals%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- canfitpro 2, record 5, English, canfitpro
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals 3, record 5, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Fitness%20Professionals
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vision and mission. As the leading global provider of fitness and wellness education, "canfitpro" empowers people to lead passionate and fulfilling lives through safe, fun and effective physical activity. 4, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Fitness%20Professionals%20Inc%2E
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"canfitpro" is the largest provider of education in the Canadian fitness industry. Founded in 1993, "canfitpro" delivers accessible, quality education, certifications, conferences, trade shows and membership services. 5, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Fitness%20Professionals%20Inc%2E
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc.
1, record 5, French, Canadian%20Fitness%20Professionals%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- canfitpro 2, record 5, French, canfitpro
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne des professionnels en conditionnement physique 3, record 5, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20professionnels%20en%20conditionnement%20physique
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vision et mission. En tant que premier fournisseur mondial d'éducation en conditionnement physique et mieux-être, «canfitpro» motive chaque personne à jouir d'une vie passionnée et comblée grâce à une activité physique divertissante, sécuritaire et efficace. 4, record 5, French, - Canadian%20Fitness%20Professionals%20Inc%2E
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«canfitpro» est le plus grand fournisseur de services d'enseignement de conditionnement physique de l'industrie canadienne. Fondé en 1993, «canfitpro» offre une éducation abordable et de qualité, comprenant la certification, les conférences, des salons commerciaux et le service aux membres. 5, record 5, French, - Canadian%20Fitness%20Professionals%20Inc%2E
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-11-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Link to Health
1, record 6, English, Link%20to%20Health
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Fun and Fitness 2, record 6, English, Fun%20and%20Fitness
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Link to Health program, a gentle fitness program for adultsover 55, began in 1969 as the "Fun and Fitness" program in Western Canada. In 1996, the Canadian Red Cross re-designed it to have a more holistic approach and renamed it Link to Health. It began as "Fun and Fitness" in the Toronto Region in 1991 and has grown and changed over the years to what it is today. Originally offered in nursing homes and senior's centers, Link to Health eventually moved to more accessible locations for seniors who live independently in their communities. It has always been the only program of its kind offered free of charge to participants. 1, record 6, English, - Link%20to%20Health
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Hygiène et santé
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Lien avec la santé
1, record 6, French, Lien%20avec%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Joie et santé 2, record 6, French, Joie%20et%20sant%C3%A9
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Croix-Rouge canadienne. Le programme Lien avec la santé permet aux personnes de plus de 55 ans d’acquérir des habiletés liées à un mode de vie sain et actif, grâce à des exercices modérés dirigés par des bénévoles. Les cours Lien avec la santé aident à améliorer la mobilité et favorisent l’activité physique et l’interaction sociale entre pairs. 3, record 6, French, - Lien%20avec%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-02-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Ski Marathon
1, record 7, English, Canadian%20Ski%20Marathon
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CSM 1, record 7, English, CSM
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Funded in 1967 by former Canadian National Ski team member, Don MacLoed, the first "marathon ski tour" was designed to be the longest in the world, promoting a spirit of fitness, friendship and fun. 1, record 7, English, - Canadian%20Ski%20Marathon
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Marathon canadien de ski
1, record 7, French, Marathon%20canadien%20de%20ski
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- MCS 1, record 7, French, MCS
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En invitant les amateurs de ski de fond au tout premier marathon-randonnée de 1967, Don MacLeod, ancien membre de l'équipe olympique canadienne de ski, voulait que la plus longue épreuve du monde serve à promouvoir la forme physique, l'amitié et les joies du plein air. 1, record 7, French, - Marathon%20canadien%20de%20ski
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-02-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Gymnastics BC
1, record 8, English, Gymnastics%20BC
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- GBC 1, record 8, English, GBC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- British Columbia Gymnastics Association 2, record 8, English, British%20Columbia%20Gymnastics%20Association
correct
- BCGA 3, record 8, English, BCGA
correct
- BCGA 3, record 8, English, BCGA
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Core Ideology...-Fun, fitness and fundamentals-Trust, support and a positive life experience-Self-esteem, self-motivation, commitment, focus and discipline-Quality programs providing education, wellness, safety and prevention-Encouragement of participation of all ages, levels of interest and ability-Excellence, the highest standards of conduct and accountability at all levels-Open communication. 1, record 8, English, - Gymnastics%20BC
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Gymnastics BC
1, record 8, French, Gymnastics%20BC
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- GBC 1, record 8, French, GBC
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- British Columbia Gymnastics Association 2, record 8, French, British%20Columbia%20Gymnastics%20Association
correct, feminine noun
- BCGA 3, record 8, French, BCGA
correct, feminine noun
- BCGA 3, record 8, French, BCGA
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-06-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- The Canadian Volkssport Federation
1, record 9, English, The%20Canadian%20Volkssport%20Federation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CVF 1, record 9, English, CVF
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Volkssport Federation/La Fédération Canadienne Volkssport(CVF/FCV) promotes non-competitive participation in walking and other recreational activities for fun, fitness and friendship. 1, record 9, English, - The%20Canadian%20Volkssport%20Federation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- La Fédération Canadienne Volkssport
1, record 9, French, La%20F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Canadienne%20Volkssport
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- FCV 1, record 9, French, FCV
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skating
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Skate Canada
1, record 10, English, Skate%20Canada
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Figure Skating Association 2, record 10, English, Canadian%20Figure%20Skating%20Association
former designation, correct
- CFSA 3, record 10, English, CFSA
correct
- CFSA 3, record 10, English, CFSA
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Skate Canada is an Association dedicated to the principles of enabling every Canadian to participate in skating throughout their lifetime, for fun, fitness and/or achievement. Skate Canada is the largest figure skating governing body in the world. We provide standards and rules for the figure skating activities of our members. The Association qualifies and appoints judges, referees and other officials, conducts training seminars for skaters and coaches, provides financial support to national team athletes and disseminates information concerning figure skating to the general public. 4, record 10, English, - Skate%20Canada
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Patinage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Patinage Canada
1, record 10, French, Patinage%20Canada
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- L'Association canadienne de patinage artistique 2, record 10, French, L%27Association%20canadienne%20de%20patinage%20artistique
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACPA 3, record 10, French, ACPA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACPA 3, record 10, French, ACPA
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Patinage Canada a pour mandat de permettre à tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes de patiner au cours de leur vie, que ce soit pour le plaisir, pour rester en forme ou pour réaliser des exploits. Patinage Canada est le plus important organisme directeur de sport au monde. Il fournit des normes et des règlements pour les activités de patinage artistique de ses membres. L'association qualifie et nomme des juges, des arbitres et d'autres officiels, organise des séminaires de formation pour les patineurs et les entraîneurs, offre un soutien financier aux athlètes des équipes nationales et diffuse de l'information au grand public à propos du patinage artistique. 4, record 10, French, - Patinage%20Canada
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-02-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organized Recreation (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sports camp 1, record 11, English, sports%20camp
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This camp will focus on fitness, sportsmanship, and team spirit. Every week campers will be introduced to a new and interesting sport. Campers will also experience a variety of fun physical activities. 2, record 11, English, - sports%20camp
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- camp sportif
1, record 11, French, camp%20sportif
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
camp sportif bilingue (5 à 12 ans) - Ce programme offre une semaine remplie d'activités telles que la natation, le patinage et une variété de sports. L'accent sera mis sur le plaisir et la participation. 1, record 11, French, - camp%20sportif
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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