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Dr. David Chorney

Dr. David Chorney

Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education, Department of Secondary Education, at the University of Alberta.

Dr. David Chorney is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education, Department of Secondary Education, at the University of Alberta. Dr. Chorney has been working in post-secondary education for the past 20 years. Prior to becoming a professor, he worked as a high school teacher for seven years, teaching exclusively physical and health education as well as outdoor education.

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group of 5 young women in a huddle wearing red jerseys and a coach in the centre wearing a black jacket on a soccer field
A Summary of North American High School Students’ Perspectives of Physical Education
[ Research ] Previously publish in Volume 86, Issue 1 Abstract The World Health Organization (2018) reports that more than 80% of adolescents are insufficiently active. Physical education (PE) is a critical subject for promoting increased physical activity (PA) in youth. By examining...
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student sitting cross legged on the floor in their classroom. Their palms are touching and fingers pointed to the sky as their arms rest on their knees. They are meditating.
Educating Today’s Children Through the Lens of Mindfulness
[ Research ] Previously published in Volume 83, Issue 1 Abstract Many of today’s students are experiencing higher levels of stress and anxiety in school. The need for competitive grades, the desire to be seen as perfect in a digital society, and parental pressures are only some of the...
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3 children walking on tree stumps in a forest. There is a tree fort behind them.
Why Children Need Outdoor Risky Play
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 81, Issue 4 In January 2015, I was invited to be part of a diverse group of professionals from across Canada, specializing in the fields of physical education, physical activity, and health. We were tasked with the responsibility of developing...
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