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One teacher in front of 4 students. The teacher is high-fiving the left sudent. The 4 students looks happy and are smiling. / Un professeur devant 4 élèves. Le professeur applaudit l'élève de gauche. Les 4 élèves ont l'air heureux et sourient.

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Nervous System Regulation in the Classroom

"In order to make better choices, we need to be calm." Nervous system regulation plays a vital role in creating a supportive classroom environment. Educator Keri Albert shares practical techniques like breathing exercises, movement, and mindfulness to help PHE teachers manage stress and guide students toward emotional balance. By fostering calmness, educators can enhance decision-making and promote a healthier learning experience for everyone.

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A teacher holding a net with balls in it in a room that seems to allow physical activity for pupils. She has 5 pupils in front of her, 3 girls and 2 boys. 3 of them raise their hands to get a ball from the teacher. / Une enseignante qui tient un filet avec des ballons dedans dans une salle qui semble permettre de l’activité physique à des élèves. Elle a en face d’elle 5 élèves, 3 filles et 2 garçons. 3 d’entres eux lèvent la main pour avoir une balle de la part de l’enseignante.

Feature Article

Embracing the Unpredictable: Tips for Building your PE Supply Teacher Toolkit

A teacher surrounded by 5 students looking at a sheet of paper all together, they are involved and seem to be talking. / Un professeur entouré de 5 élèves qui regardent à une feuille tous ensemble, ils sont impliqués et ont l’air de discuter

Feature Article

Amplifying Student Voice in Physical Education

The photo is showing three young people talking and looking relaxed.

Research

“The Peer Mentorship Network Helped Me Flourish”: A Whole School Approach to Peer Mentorship

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Enhancing Confidence and Competence to Promote Physical Activity and Health in Children

[ Research ] Abstract Service learning can facilitate learning how to promote physical activity and health to children. Mixed methods examined students’ perceived awareness, knowledge, confidence, attitude, and...

Authored by: Joseph Raaymakers, Angie Kolen

Sharing Teaching Experiences (Part Two): I Now Feel Confident and Prepared Having Pupils of All Abilities in My PHE Class

[ Feature Article ] This article is two of a series of three about two teacher education programs, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) in Norway and Mount Royal University (MRU) in Calgary, collaboration in the field of Physical and Outdoor Education in teacher education. Written by three teacher educators, these articles are useful to those in the PHE field(s) in schools and in higher education. They demonstrate how there is much to learn from looking beyond our own borders through international partnerships engagement which can support everyone’s professional development, practice and pedagogy, philosophies of learning and teaching, and friendships.

Authored by: Helga Aadland

Hockey Success and Birthdate: The Relative Age Effect

[ Research ] Previously published in Volume 51, Issue 8 Abstract Hockey players from the National Hockey League (N.H.L.), the Western Hockey League (W.H.L.), and Ontario Hockey League (O.H.L.) were categorized...

Authored by: Roger H. Barnsley, Angus H. (Gus) Thompson, Paula E. Barnsley

A Conversation with Spirit North: Celebrating Indigenous Youth and Unleashing Potential in Sport, School, and Life

[ Feature Article ] The PHE Journal had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer MacPherson, Regional Director of Western Canada, and Taz Colbourne, Community Program Leader from an incredible organization, Spirit North, who are empowering Indigenous youth to become unstoppable in sport, school, and life.

Authored by: Jennifer MacPherson, Taz Colbourne, Caleb Poulin

Brittany Giles, EDI Scholarship Recipient: Redefining Physical Education Through Indigenous Perspectives

[ Feature Article ] Brittany Giles, one of the inaugural recipients of the PHE Canada EDI Scholarship, is driving change in Physical Education curriculum by centering student voices, especially those from equity-deserving communities. Her research, focused on Indigenous perspectives in Physical Education, aims to promote a decolonial and holistic approach to teaching. As a Master’s student at Brock University, Brittany's personal journey, including reconnecting with her Métis heritage, continues to inspire her work in developing culturally relevant pedagogy.

Authored by: PHE Canada

Breaking the Cycle: Preparing the Next Generation of Culturally Responsive Physical Education Teachers

[ Research ] What should physical education teacher training look like? This research article proposes strategies, including implementing critical pedagogy through assigned coursework, incorporating meaningful fieldwork experiences and critical reflection, and connecting with students.

Authored by: Margaret Hemstrought, Ed.D.