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5 Ways to Create Safer Spaces for Queer and Trans Youth in Physical and Health Education Classrooms
May 17th, 2024 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This article highlights 5 simple and meaningful ways that educators and schools can create safer PHE/PA spaces for queer and trans youth. These tangible takeaways are a part of Wisdom2Action’s (W2A) SAFER (Safer Access for Everyone in the Rainbow) Project, which developed tip sheets for teachers to address misinformation and promote safer learning environments for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

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Teachers' Tools for Mental Health
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 3 Mental health disorders affect 15 to 20% of Canadian children and youth, and represent the most common health problem impacting this group (Kessler et al...
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Authored by: Alan Leschied, Susan Rodger
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Online Planner Helps Build Healthier Schools
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 3 The Healthy School Planner is an online tool that schools across Canada can use, free of charge, to assess the health of their school and build a plan for...
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Authored by: Jennifer Yessis, Dana Zummach, Jo-Ellen Craig, Katherine Kelly
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Are Ontario Secondary School Staff Trained and Supported in Delivering Healthy Eating and Weight-Related Initiatives?
[ Research ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 3 Abstract This paper examines the professional development and support of school staff in the effective and safe delivery of healthy eating and weight-related...
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Authored by: Karen Patte, Scott Leatherdale
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Gymnastics for Every Student
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 2 Physically active and inclusive gymnastics for all students is possible. Even without adult supervision or direction, many children independently and...
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Authored by: Kelly Thompson, Dan Robinson
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Physical Education + Math = Positive Results
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 2 There is no question that childhood obesity is an epidemic (World Health Organization, 2016). It’s not a ‘problem,’ not a ‘concern,’ but an epidemic. And...
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Authored by: Rachel McCann
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A New Approach to Fully Accessible Physical Education
[ Research ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 2 Abstract This qualitative research examines an innovative partnership in pre-service physical education teacher education between a faculty of education and...
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Authored by: Wendy Barber, Lorayne Robertson, Jennifer Leo

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