Professional Learning

Training and Certification

At PHE Canada, we believe that high-quality physical and health education starts with confident, well-prepared educators and leaders. Our Training and Certification Programs are designed to empower teachers, school administrators, coaches, and community practitioners with the knowledge, tools, and credentials they need to transform classrooms and school communities into spaces where every child feels included, capable, and inspired to live a healthy, active life.

Grounded in research and wise practices, our offerings go beyond theory to deliver practical, hands-on strategies that can be applied immediately in classrooms, schools, and community settings. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your instructional skills, expand your expertise, or demonstrate your commitment to excellence through certification, PHE Canada provides pathways that support your professional growth while advancing the health and well-being of children and youth across Canada.

With in-person workshops and flexible, self-paced online professional learning courses, covering an ever expanding array of essential and emerging subject areas, PHE Canada’s Training and Certification Program has what you need!  

The PHE Campus
The PHE Campus is your online hub for professional learning, where you will access your online courses and track your professional learning. You can purchase your courses through the PHE Canada Store, or by contacting PHE Canada at [email protected]. After purchasing a course through the PHE Canada Store, you’ll receive an email invitation to set up your PHE Campus account (check your Junk folder if it doesn’t appear right away). Once your login is created, visit campus.phecanada.ca to access your learning portal and begin your course learning. Discounts available for group/bulk orders of 5 or more. Contact PHE Canada to discuss group/bulk discount opportunities. 

 

AVAILABLE COURSES


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An Introduction to Models-Based Practice
Designed to expand educators’ understanding of pedagogical models and the concept of Models-Based Practice (MBP), this course introduces key starting points and provides guidance for ongoing professional learning, while also supporting participants in developing practical skills for applying MBP in their teaching.

Online Course   I   In-Person Workshop

      
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Assessment in Physical and Health Education 
The course introduces key principles and practices that help educators recognize how assessment shapes teaching, informs instructional decisions, and empowers students. By exploring a variety of approaches suited to physical and health education contexts, participants will develop professional agility to adapt in the moment, foster collaborative and trusting relationships, and create more meaningful, student-centered learning experiences.

Online Course   I   In-Person Workshop

     
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Reconceptualizing Physical and Health Education 
Educators critically reflect on and reframe their practices through an equity-focused lens. The  course explores how systems of racism, sexism, ableism, and other forms of marginalization shape physical and health education, while offering strategies to build more just and inclusive learning environments. Participants will strengthen their awareness of systemic inequities, engage with wise practices for supporting equity-deserving youth, and consider how to apply new insights to their pedagogy, schools, and daily lives. 

Online Course   I   In-Person Workshop

     
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Quality Physical Activity Experiences for Children and Youth of All Abilities 
Guides educators in developing inclusive, student-centered approaches to physical education that prioritize the well-being of children and youth of all abilities. Through engaging modules and interactive tasks, participants will explore evidence-based and wise practices, gain insights to shape an inclusive philosophy, and learn practical strategies to create meaningful physical activity experiences. The course emphasizes designing dynamic programs and learning environments that promote quality participation and foster lifelong health for every student. 

Online Course (coming soon)  I   In-Person Workshop

     
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Implementing the Blueprint for Action
Offering strategies and resources to support in-service and pre-service teachers, along with school administrators  in preventing substance-related harms among youth using Blueprint for Action. Each has a part to play in the prevention of substance-related harms, with courses designed for each of the noted roles above. 

Teachers - Online Course  I   In-Person Workshop

Pre-Service Teachers - Online Course  I   In-Person Workshop

Administrators - Online Course  I   In-Person Workshop


New Courses that are Coming Soon

  • Quality Physical Education
  • Healthy Schools
  • Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
  • Social Emotional Learning