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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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A Move Toward Movement
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 2 It's now widely accepted that physical activity can improve academic performance. There is growing evidence that physical activity can stimulate students'...
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Authored by: Henry Dorling
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O Canada, Land of the Obese?
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 2 For four years and counting, Canadian kids have received a failing grade (D-) in their overall physical activity skills, according to ParticipACTION’s newly...
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Community-Campus Partnership for DPA
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 2 An increasingly valued and popular approach to health and physical activity is that of multi-sector partnerships (Butterfoss, Goodman & Wandersman, 1993 &...
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Authored by: Ashley Johnson
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10 Ways to Build Inclusive Activity Programs for Newcomers
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 2 As images of the Syrian refugee crisis continue to frequent our news channels, it’s becoming increasingly important to consider how we are supporting...
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Authored by: Amanda Stanec
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Teaching Dance: The Basics
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 2 In my work I meet a lot of new teachers. Some of them are still enrolled in university and are completing their practice teaching, while others are in their...
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Authored by: Emily Caruso Parnell
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Physical Literacy: Breaking Down Silos Between Sectors
[ Research ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 1 Abstract This article discusses the promotion of physical literacy as a possible solution to the current state of physical inactivity among Canadian children...
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Authored by: Ashley Johnson, Hilary A McKenna, Lucie Lévesque

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