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Welcome to the PHE Journal: Your central hub for all things related to physical and health education. Dive into featured articles, stay up to date with relevant research, and enjoy insightful podcasts covering a variety of topics to support the teaching of quality physical and health. Learn more about the PHE Journal

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Social Return on Investment (SROI) Analysis of the Students Together Moving to Prevent Tobacco Use (STOMP) Program
[ Feature Article ] The Students Together Moving to Prevent Tobacco Use (STOMP) program, led by PHE Canada and funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada, was implemented as a multi-year pilot from 2021 to 2024. This...
Authored by: PHE Canada
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Activating Schools as a Key Driver in Federal Sport Policy - A PHE Canada Advocacy Report
[ Feature Article ] This advocacy report, prepared for the Future of Sport in Canada Commission, positions schools as a critical driver in shaping the future of Canada’s sport policy. It argues that school-based physical...
Authored by: PHE Canada
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Incorporating Technology into Physical Education: Enhancing Engagement and Learning
[ Feature Article ] In today’s digital world, especially among teens, technology is everywhere. Dismissing it in Physical Education can hinder innovation and disconnect us from students’ needs (Martin & Hultman, 2022). Digital tools like gamified apps can boost motivation and engagement. Rather than resist its growth, we should embrace technology to enrich teaching and enhance student learning (Yau et al., 2022).
Authored by: Dyson MacLeod
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What Educators Need to Know About Alberta’s Gender Policy Legislation
[ Feature Article ] In light of Alberta’s new gender policy legislation, educators are navigating complex intersections between student well-being, parental rights and professional responsibilities. This article overviews Bill 27 highlighting what has changed, what remains, and what educators need to know to support their students with confidence and care. Rooted in learnings from the Ever Active Schools Alberta School Board Policy Clinic, it emphasizes practical strategies to mitigate harm, uphold human rights and foster inclusive learning environments.
Authored by: Kai Williamson
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The Well-Being Gap - Highlighting challenges and supports for gender-diverse youth health in BC
[ Feature Article ] In response to the surge in anti-transgender policies across the border and within our own Canadian classrooms, PHE Canada is focusing attention on current developments within our own communities, aiming to champion the rights of gender-diverse youth and areas for attention. The Well-Being Gap: Highlighting challenges and supports for gender-diverse youth health in BC, 2018-2023 provides an in depth look into the health of nearly 500 transgender and over 1000 nonbinary and questioning youth in British Columbia (BC).
Authored by: Martha Gumprich
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Raising the Standard: Why Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Matters in Canada.
[ Feature Article ] Comprehensive sexual health education provides students with the information and skills needed to enhance their sexual health and well-being throughout their lifespan. Sexual health education is essential in school settings. This blogpost highlights how Canadian classrooms have the potential to be an accessible and equitable environment to deliver accurate and inclusive sexual health education. As well, this is a call to action for physical health educators to advocate for and implement sexual health education in their classrooms.
Authored by: Arlette Ibrahim

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