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July 25, 2024
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Meeting the needs of our PHE Community is essential to supporting the teaching of quality physical and health education, and implementing healthy school initiatives. The PHE Journal and PHE Canada Podcast are two of PHE Canada's knowledge sharing platforms, covering a variety of topics.
 
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Recent Posts

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How I Tried to Gamify Physical Education
[ Feature Article ] After leaving teaching in 2017, I took on several long-term occasional (LTO) placements. More often than not, I was assigned a timetable that had several Grade 9 classes. During my years as a teacher...
Authored by: Rob Pacas
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Rethink Food Literacy Education with BrightBites
[ Feature Article ] Ontario Dietitians in Public Health (ODPH) introduces BrightBites, a bilingual digital platform designed to support educators and school staff in fostering food literacy and body inclusivity within school settings. Anchored by three evidence-based Guiding Principles—positive food discourse, respect for food-related roles, and promotion of body diversity—BrightBites encourages a shift away from traditional “healthy vs. unhealthy” narratives. Through practical actions, curriculum-linked resources, and supportive guidance, the website empowers adults in schools to cultivate environments where students can build positive relationships with food and feel accepted in their bodies.
Authored by: Chantal de Laplante
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The Rise of Circus Arts in Physical Education: A Fun, Engaging Way to Enhance Physical Literacy and Physical Activity Experiences
[ Feature Article ] Circus arts instruction delivered in primary physical education can have many benefits to the holistic development of children in the physical, social, psychological, and creative domains. This includes meeting curricular expectations and fulfilling many characteristics of quality physical education, including the development of physical literacy. This article addresses some of the benefits, as well as the issues to address for implementation in your school.
Authored by: JJ Ross, Bryan Vermeylen
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You Belong Here: Five Strategies for Inclusive Physical and Health Education
[ Feature Article ] This article presents five practical strategies to create inclusive physical and health education (PHE) spaces. Grounded in two of five Equity By Design principles and culturally responsive practice, this article invites educators to reflect on who their PHE spaces are designed for and how small shifts can help students thrive and transform PHE spaces into areas where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered to participate fully.
Authored by: Jacinta Williams
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The PHE Canada Podcast, Season 2 - Episode 1: Supporting Teacher Well-Being at the University of Lethbridge
[ Podcast ] In the first episode of the second season of the PHE Canada Podcast, host Caleb Poulin sits down with Aaron Stout, Greg Ogilvie, and Dawn Burleigh from the University of Lethbridge to explore how wellness is being woven into the fabric of their teacher education program.
Authored by: Aaron Stout, Greg Ogilvie, Dawn Burleigh
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Reconceptualizing Physical Education to Enhance Student Motivation: Overcoming Teacher, Institutional, & Student Barriers
[ Research ] Abstract The health and well-being of young people continues to be a growing concern for parents and educators across the country. Sedentary behavior and mental health issues are rising steadily in...
Authored by: Dr. David Chorney, Karly Scott