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One teacher in front of 4 students. The teacher is high-fiving the left sudent. The 4 students looks happy and are smiling. / Un professeur devant 4 élèves. Le professeur applaudit l'élève de gauche. Les 4 élèves ont l'air heureux et sourient.

TOP FEATURE

Nervous System Regulation in the Classroom

"In order to make better choices, we need to be calm." Nervous system regulation plays a vital role in creating a supportive classroom environment. Educator Keri Albert shares practical techniques like breathing exercises, movement, and mindfulness to help PHE teachers manage stress and guide students toward emotional balance. By fostering calmness, educators can enhance decision-making and promote a healthier learning experience for everyone.

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A teacher holding a net with balls in it in a room that seems to allow physical activity for pupils. She has 5 pupils in front of her, 3 girls and 2 boys. 3 of them raise their hands to get a ball from the teacher. / Une enseignante qui tient un filet avec des ballons dedans dans une salle qui semble permettre de l’activité physique à des élèves. Elle a en face d’elle 5 élèves, 3 filles et 2 garçons. 3 d’entres eux lèvent la main pour avoir une balle de la part de l’enseignante.

Feature Article

Embracing the Unpredictable: Tips for Building your PE Supply Teacher Toolkit

A teacher surrounded by 5 students looking at a sheet of paper all together, they are involved and seem to be talking. / Un professeur entouré de 5 élèves qui regardent à une feuille tous ensemble, ils sont impliqués et ont l’air de discuter

Feature Article

Amplifying Student Voice in Physical Education

The photo is showing three young people talking and looking relaxed.

Research

“The Peer Mentorship Network Helped Me Flourish”: A Whole School Approach to Peer Mentorship

Most Recent

How Teachers and Students Can Thrive with Healthier Sleep Habits

[ Feature Article ] Are you looking to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep? In this article, Dr. Rébecca Robillard and the Canadian Sleep Research Consortium discuss the importance of sleep and how both teachers and students can develop healthier sleep habits by participating in “Week for Better Sleep”.

Authored by: Dr. Rébecca Robillard

The PHE Canada Podcast, Episode 2: Healthy School Initiatives

[ Podcast ] Welcome to The PHE Canada Podcast! In the second episode of our podcast, we speak with principal, Silvia Speck, and PHE teacher, Lisa Winters, from Avonmore Elementary School. Alongside our incredible...

Authored by: Lisa Winters, Silvia Speck

PHE Canada Student Chapter - Ontario Tech University (OTU) Feature

[ Feature Article ] This article features the PHE Canada Student Chapter at Ontario Tech University (OTU). OTU was the first established PHE Canada Student Chapter who set the stage for others across Canada. We interviewed the executive members: Danielle Bates, Michael Palermo, Jenna Kastanas, Nicole Cannata, and Meghan Homeniuk to learn about their experience and how the Chapter has supported their growth and development as PHE educators and champions.

Authored by: Danielle Bates, Michael Palermo, Jenna Kastanas, Meghan Homeniuk , Nicole Cannata

When We Know Better, We Do Better - A Conversation About Creating Weight-Neutral Schools

[ Feature Article ] This article will share the many different conversation approaches and steps you can take as an educator to model and support students in developing a healthy relationship with their body, physical activity, and nutrition. Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew and Elizabeth Tingle speak to the many benefits of weight-neutral health promotion through a comprehensive school health framework. At times, teachers may feel unprepared to engage in this type of health discourse, but “when we know better, we do better”.

Authored by: Elizabeth Tingle, Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew

Wave of Gender Identity and Pronoun Policies Erase Child Rights

[ Feature Article ] Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada unwaveringly supports the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ children and youth to live as their true, authentic, and accurate selves.

Authored by: PHE Canada