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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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Educating Today’s Children Through the Lens of Mindfulness
[ Research ] Previously published in Volume 83, Issue 1 Abstract Many of today’s students are experiencing higher levels of stress and anxiety in school. The need for competitive grades, the desire to be seen as...
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Authored by: Kendra Eliuk, Dr. David Chorney
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Student Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching Elementary Physical Education
[ Research ] Previously published in volume 83, Issue 1 Abstract This study focused on student teachers in a four-year elementary education degree program and their perceptions regarding teaching physical...
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Authored by: Dr. Shannon Kell
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Mission Possible: Improving Girls' Participation in PE Class
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 83, Issue 1 It’s an unfortunate truth: boys tend to be more involved in physical education class and join co-curricular teams more frequently than girls. As a PE teacher...
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Authored by: Jason Stumpf
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Teacher to Teacher: Getting Creative When a Gym is Out of Commission
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 83, Issue 1 Being a health and physical educator is rewarding. Your work has an impact on the lives of your colleagues, your students and their parents. But it’s also a...
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Authored by: PHE Canada
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Peer Review: Evaluation of Readiness for Wrestling Program
[ Research ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 4 Abstract Background: Youth participation in extracurricular activities such as wrestling and boxing has positive affects on their mental and physical...
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Authored by: Dustin Silvey, Richard Buote, Erin Cameron, Catherine Donovan, Adam Dubrowski
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Healthy School Teams Unite for Success in OCDSB
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 4 In April of 2016, ten schools from the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) participated in a two-day Healthy School Communities (HSC) learning and...
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Authored by: Sharon Jollimore

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