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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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Group Experiences in Health and Physical Education: Selection Considerations for Teaching Practice
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 1 Introduction Pairings, groups and teams are often central to how we organize or structure health and physical education (HPE) experiences. Indeed, the nature...
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Authored by: Joe Barrett, Dan Robinson, Katrien Ecclestone
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Olympic Wrestling: A Barrier-Free Path to Better Youth Fitness
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 1 The challenge: access to activities For children, physical activity improves both physical and mental health, and offers a long list of other important...
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Authored by: Dustin Silvey, Ashleigh Benton, Grace Tatigian
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Survey Results: Healthy School Learning Communities of Practice
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 1 Introduction Physical and Health Education Canada’s (PHE Canada) Health Promoting Schools Initiative (HPS) is aimed at supporting school community efforts to...
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Authored by: Sharon Jollimore, Ruth Fisher
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Why We Need to Stop Marketing to Kids
[ Feature Article ] Imagine your reaction if you were walking down the street and saw a 15 year old smoking a cigarette. You’d likely feel some form of shock, disgust or even outrage. Just half a century ago, however...
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The Decline of Canada’s PE Programs and the Impact on Student Health
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 1 With screen time and sedentary lifestyles on the rise, and 1 in 3 Canadian children falling into the category of obese or overweight, there is genuine cause...
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Authored by: Kristine Lee
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12 In-Class Tech Tools
[ Feature Article ] Looking for ways to integrate smartphones and tablets into classroom learning? Here's a collection of road-tested apps, designed for in-class fun, efficiency and engagement. Coach’s Eye: Record a...
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