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PHE Canada Research Forum

2025 Call for Abstracts

The PHE Canada Research Forum offers a platform for PHE Canada research community to come together to discuss and (re)define/(re)build who we are, what we do and share some of the valuable lessons we have learned as a result of the last few years.

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The deadline for proposal submissions is Wednesday, October 15, 2024.

Review and selection process

The PHECRC Forum Planning Committee strives to represent the Research Council in a way that is both transparent and inclusive. For the 2025 event, certain policies and procedures have been updated to ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of the PHEC research community.

For the 2025 Research Forum, abstract reviewers will consist of PHECRC Executive Members only. Each submission will be blind-reviewed by three reviewers, and scored using a rubric that takes into account significance to the field, study design/theoretical rationale, rigor of methodology, and overall clarity. Submissions will then be ranked accordingly. Only those abstracts not accepted for presentation will be provided a summary of peer-review feedback at the request of the submitting author.

Format of the Presentations

We understand that attending conferences, particularly for graduate students, can sometimes be challenging due to travel costs and other constraints. However, for the 2025 PHECRC Forum, all presentations will take place exclusively in person. While we recognize the value of virtual options, this year's format aims to foster direct engagement and networking opportunities that are best experienced face-to-face. Unfortunately, no virtual presentations or recordings will be available. The Forum Planning Committee is committed to providing a welcoming and enriching in-person experience for all attendees, ensuring an interactive environment that supports meaningful connections.

Proposals

When preparing your abstracts for submission, some discussion points to consider could include: Who is our PHE community? Who is responsible for teaching our children and youth? Who is conducting meaningful PHE research in our community? What lessons have we learned? How do we move forward? What do we bring forward with us through the portal? What do we leave behind?

Proposals are being accepted in one of four formats:

  1. Graduate Student World Cafe: Work from graduate students at any point in their program is invited. With this format, graduate students will begin with a 3-MinuteThesis (3MT), and then participate in an active world cafe, which will allow students to discuss their work with other attendees at the PHECRC Forum. This format is intended to take the place of the traditional poster presentations and promote dialogue and mentorship. Graduate students will be asked to post a 1-page summary and/or their slides to the conference app prior to the World Cafe beginning.
  2. Oral Presentation: For research that has been completed but not yet presented at a conference, presenters will have 12-15 minutes to present their research followed by 2-3 minutes of questions (presentation time will depend on the number of submissions received).
  3. Oval Table: A non-traditional round table discussion as a space for sharing projects and ideas that may not necessarily be identified as research in the traditional sense. This may include community-based work, collaborative projects, and other relevant topics/ideas. Presentation (20 minutes) and facilitation of a discussion (7-10 minutes).
  4. Disrupt and Dismantle Panel Discussion: These are NOT research presentations but rather an opportunity to discuss a controversial issue in Physical or Health Education (e.g., sport influence on PHE, use of fitness testing, uninformed/political opinions on curriculum development, etc.). For this presentation type, the presenter(s) will propose the topic for discussion and invite 4-5 ‘experts’ to present varying points of view on the topic. The session will last approximately one hour. 

Please note:

  1. All presenters must be a PHE Canada RC member in good standing. You can check your PHE Canada Research Council membership status by logging into your PHE Canada membership account or emailing your request to [email protected].  

  2. All presenters are required to register online as a delegate for the RC Forum.
  3. Presenters may submit only one proposal for which they are the lead author.
  4. ​​​​​​ALL proposal submissions will be assessed by a blind peer review.

If you have any questions please e-mail us at [email protected].

Please note that abstract submissions via email will not be accepted.

Submit an abstract

Language of presentation
If you are interested and able to present this session in English and French, you will need to complete a second application in the other language.  
Position
Province/Territory
Submission Type - check ONLY ONE
This description will appear in conference program.  
Would you be willing to chair a session?

Confirmation

By submitting your form, you confirm the following:

  • I have read and understood the Research Forum: Call for Abstracts form. The information I am submitting accurately describes my status and responsibilities as a Research Forum presenter.
  • I understand that should any circumstances arise prior to the Research Forum date that prevents me from delivering my presentation, I will immediately contact the Research Forum organizers.
  • I understand that all presenters and co-presenters are expected to register as a Research Forum delegate.
  • I understand that all presenters must be a PHE Canada Research Council member in good standing.
  • I will take all reasonable precautions/actions to ensure the dignity and safety of the delegates who attend my session.
If you have any questions please e-mail us at [email protected].

 

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