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Pool Noodles: Inexpensive, Versatile, a Great Teaching Tool
Pool noodles are some of the most versatile and affordable pieces of equipment you can use to enhance any physical education program. They are not only fun but also serve a variety of purposes, from improving physical literacy to fostering teamwork and creativity. Whether you are developing game skills or introducing new challenges, pool noodles are an excellent tool for engaging students of all ages.

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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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Supporting Indigenous Youth - Learning about Culture and Identity
[ Feature Article ] Supporting Indigenous Youth - Learning about Culture and Identity Boozhoo, My spirit name is Nimkii Giizis which translates to Thunder Day, but my English name and what I have been going by, for the...
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Authored by: Mike Cywink
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At Our Best: How the Signature Play Day Recipient School in Moose Jaw, SK Uses the At My Best Program
[ Feature Article ] This past June, the PHE Canada team travelled to Saskatchewan to administer At My Best Signature Play Days to three deserving school communities. This is the story behind St. Agnes School's Signature Play Day...
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Authored by: Kelsey Fahie
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Dodgeball Discussion Needs a Reset
[ Feature Article ] What’s in a game? Recently, members of the physical and health education community have posed this simple but fundamental question. The answer, as you might guess, is complex.
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Authored by: PHE Canada
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Shifting the Focus for Professional Development in Health and Physical Education
[ Research ] Previously published in Volume 85, Issue 1 Abstract Educational research suggests factors such as excessive teacher workloads, poor management, a lack of autonomy, and fewer opportunities for...
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Authored by: Darren Dornstauder
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Teacher to Teacher: Classroom Management Tips
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 85, Issue 1 Being a health and physical education professional is rewarding, but it's also a career with challenges. We want to help our members connect and share the...
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Authored by: PHE Canada
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The Impact of a Physical Education Teacher's Initiative on Grade 4 Students’ Motivation
[ Research ] Previously published in volume 85, Issue 1 Abstract Several studies associate physical activities with a reduction in the problems unique to vulnerable students. Thus, initiatives to promote...
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Authored by: Stéphanie Girard, Dominique Blais

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