Post-secondary students are uniquely positioned to be instrumental in the healthy growth and sustainability of the PHE community. Your participation in the PHE National Conference will deepen your understanding of key PHE topics, learn practical teaching tools, connect with champions and like-minded individuals, and gain confidence in your career paths.
#PHENiagara2025 Student Experience highlights include:
- Student-focused presentations
- Social events
- In-person Mentorship opportunities
- Brock U student focused event
- Access to join your province/territory’s national dance off team
- and more!
Why should you attend the PHE National Conference?
Attending the PHE National Conference is a transformative experience for post-secondary students interested in becoming quality PHE educators. Here are some key reasons why joining this event can make a lasting impact on both personal and professional growth:
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with experienced PHE educators, researchers, and like-minded students from across Canada to build relationships, gain mentorship, and engage with field leaders.
- Learning and Development: Participate in workshops, active sessions, and keynotes led by experts to gain innovative ideas and best practices for your future career.
- Exploring Emerging Trends: The conference covers cutting-edge topics in PHE, from culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy to inclusive health practices, equipping students with the latest knowledge on trends that are shaping the field.
- Career Opportunities: Attending the PHE National Conference can open doors to internships, job opportunities, and research projects, giving students a head start in their professional journey.
- Inspiration and Motivation: Engaging with passionate PHE educators and students who share a commitment to PHE, healthy school communities, and the wholistic well-being of all children and youth can fuel your motivation and purpose.
Special Student Registration Rate
| Type\Rates | Early Ends December 20, 2024 |
Regular Ends Feb 28, 2025 |
Late Starts March 1, 2025 |
| Student Conference Registration | $205 | $205 | $230 |
| Student Forum Registration | $125 | $125 | $125 |
| Student Bundle Registration | $280 | $280 | $305 |
FAQ for First Time Attendees
As a first-time student attendee, we want to ensure you feel prepared and ready to make the most of the conference. Over the years, we’ve gathered feedback from past student attendees to learn about their experiences and how to enhance future participation. This FAQ section was created with student input to address common questions and help you maximize your conference experience.
Hear what student attendees have to say!
“Attending the 2024 PHE National Conference was a truly inspirational experience. Meeting and connecting with leaders in the field and seeing the passion they have for their careers, ignited a spark for me to continue my journey to becoming a quality physical educator. The presentations were relevant, informative, and extremely fun. Some of my best memories and most useful information as a teacher candidate came from this conference. I can’t emphasize enough how much I encourage other teacher candidates to attend this conference.” - Natalie Bates
"The PHE National conference allowed me to connect with passionate and knowledgeable individuals in the field of PE. The opportunity to exchange ideas and share experiences is something that I will always value. The sessions I attended were incredibly informative, especially those focused on Meaningful PE. I learned that using what is relevant to students can increase their engagement and participation, transforming physical education into a more impactful and lasting experience." - Jenna Kastanas
