[ Feature Article ] The PHE Journal had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer MacPherson, Regional Director of Western Canada, and Taz Colbourne, Community Program Leader from an incredible organization, Spirit North, who are empowering Indigenous youth to become unstoppable in sport, school, and life.
[ Feature Article ] Brittany Giles, one of the inaugural recipients of the PHE Canada EDI Scholarship, is driving change in Physical Education curriculum by centering student voices, especially those from equity-deserving communities. Her research, focused on Indigenous perspectives in Physical Education, aims to promote a decolonial and holistic approach to teaching. As a Master’s student at Brock University, Brittany's personal journey, including reconnecting with her Métis heritage, continues to inspire her work in developing culturally relevant pedagogy.
[ Research ] What should physical education teacher training look like? This research article proposes strategies, including implementing critical pedagogy through assigned coursework, incorporating meaningful fieldwork experiences and critical reflection, and connecting with students.
[ Feature Article ] And just like that, summer vacation has come to a resounding halt and teachers are back in classrooms getting ready to welcome students! Every year it is remarkable how July seems to meander by and...
[ Research ] Mandatory supervised RT was most effective in facilitating RT among students with the lowest participation and did not lead to equal participation between girls and boys with the highest participation minutes. Adding a minimal number of required RT hours to the high school PE curriculum may lead to additional RT participation in some students.