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Welcome to the PHE Journal: Your central hub for all things related to physical and health education. Dive into featured articles, stay up to date with relevant research, and enjoy insightful podcasts covering a variety of topics to support the teaching of quality physical and health. Learn more about the PHE Journal

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[ Feature Article ] We want to know: what types of topics, trends, hot issues, concepts, or teaching strategies would you want to see covered in the PHE Journal and in our podcast?
Authored by: PHE Canada
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Incorporating Water Safety Activities and Content in Physical and Health Education
[ Research ] The school environment is an ideal venue to teach water-safety skills and knowledge, although barriers to this content delivery exist. Two commonly cited barriers are a lack of teacher water safety knowledge and access to aquatic facilities. This paper offers water-safety background knowledge for teachers, and includes three dry-land activities and resource links for K-12 PHE classes.
Authored by: Dr. Stephanie Field, Dr. Jennifer Gruno
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Sharing Teaching Experiences: The Benefits of International Teacher Education Partnerships
[ Feature Article ] There is much to learn from looking beyond our own borders. Through international partnerships engagements it can support everyone’s professional development, practice and pedagogy, philosophies of learning and teaching, and friendships. This article is one of a three-part series on two teacher training programs, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) in Norway and Mount Royal University (MRU) in Calgary, collaboration in the field of Physical and Outdoor Education in teacher education.
Authored by: Dr. Torbjørn Lundhaug
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Summer Break: A Time to Cultivate and Embody Moments of Rest With 9 Different Quick and Easy Mindfulness Practices
[ Feature Article ] Summer break is a great opportunity to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate for the upcoming school year! One way to help PHE teachers rest and adjust over the summer is to take advantage of this slower pace and either start or continue mindfulness practices. Check out this article for 9 easy mindfulness practices to include in your self-care toolkit.
Authored by: Brenna Wyman
The PHE Canada Podcast, Episode 6
The PHE Canada Podcast, Episode 6: Land as Pedagogy - A Conversation with Nbisiing Secondary School in Nipissing First Nation
[ Podcast ] In the sixth episode of our podcast, we speak with Daniel Stevens, Director of Education for Nipissing First Nation, and Lacy Stevens-Farrel, Nbisiing Secondary School Principal, about land as pedagogy, specifically within Nipissing First Nation.
Authored by: Lacy Stevens-Farrell, Daniel Stevens
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Sport and Reconciliation in Physical & Health Education
[ Feature Article ] Integrating Indigenous Education into Physical & Health Education (PHE) classes enriches students' learning experiences, fosters inclusivity, and supports Truth and Reconciliation by honouring Indigenous histories, cultures, and perspectives. Written by Jolene Parks, Canadian Sport Hall of Fame, this article introduces resources and lesson plans and highlights the importance and key benefits of incorporating Indigenous Education into your PHE classes such as diverse physical activities, holistic health perspectives, adherence to teaching standards, and enhanced representation.
Authored by: Jolene Parks

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