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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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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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Authored by: PHE Canada
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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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Authored by: PHE Canada
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The School Study Sparking Major Change
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 82, Issue 4 In 2003, something big happened at my Naperville high school in Illinois. Harvard researcher John Ratey (who later wrote Spark: The Revolutionary New Science...
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Authored by: Paul Zientarski
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Transformative Experiences Through Dance: One Teacher’s Story
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 81, Issue 4 When Eric entered the education gym with his friend Alekcei to enroll in Project Move at the University of Saskatchewan, he thought, "you've got to be...
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Authored by: Brenda Kalyn, Eric Campbell

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