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Pins and Bottles: Fun, Budget-Friendly Ideas for Target Games!
Bowling pins, thin pins, and numbered pins are fantastic tools for target games—but you do not need anything fancy to get started. Empty water or soda bottles make a fun, budget-friendly alternative. Throughout this post, I will refer to them all as “pins,” but remember that bottles work just as well. For added flair and scoring variety, try filling bottles with water and a splash of food coloring.

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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.
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Authored by: JJ Ross, Bryan Vermeylen
The PHE Canada Podcast, Season 2 Episode 1
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.
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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...
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Authored by: Dr. David Chorney, Karly Scott
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Problematizing and Rethinking Elementary Track and Field School Days: Re-envisioning a Future for All
[ Research ] Abstract Elementary track and field days can be an enjoyable way of participating in physical activity outdoors. Unfortunately, these events are not always a positive experience for all students, and...
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Authored by: Alexandra Stoddart, Sara Schroeter
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Swim X: Bridging the Water Safety Gap for Newcomer Youth in Canada
[ Feature Article ] Swim X is a youth-led swim program developed to address a critical gap in water safety education among newcomer children in Canada. While 80% of Canadian-born individuals report some swimming ability...
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Authored by: Xander Christian
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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...
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Authored by: PHE Canada

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