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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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a young girl crawling on a log that is stabilizing on two large rocks. The log is overtop of a small stream in a forest.
In Praise of Risky Play
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in volume 81, Issue 3 Picture children running through a half-cut soccer field, shoeless, smiling and chasing a partially inflated soccer ball. Nearby, children climb a tree as...
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Authored by: Kaelin Gillis, Ollie Jupp
two indoor hockey sticks on the ground in a gymnasium which has blue flooring. There is a child holding each stick - you can only see their shoes. They are trying to hit a white whiffle ball.
Sneak Peek: Floor Hockey Lesson Plan
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in volume 81, Issue 3 The following article is an excerpt from Floor Hockey Approached Through the "Teaching Games for Understanding" Model, by Greg Rickwood. The full chapter...
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Authored by: Greg Rickwood
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The Case for Physical and Health Education Specialists
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in volume 81, Issue 3 Like most teachers, I lose sleep at night worrying about how I can better serve my students. However, I’m not worried about teaching some elaborate...
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Authored by: Robert Matheson
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What if Schools Prioritized Physical Literacy?
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 81, Issue 3 In May, 2015, I had the privilege of being the keynote speaker at the annual Saskatchewan Physical Education Association Conference in Regina. The title of...
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Authored by: Reg Leidl
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Can't Miss Dance Activity: Step by Step
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 81, Issue 3 Teaching dance can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be choreographed or full of complicated steps. The dance exercise “three times three” (detailed...
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Authored by: Christina Marlett
a physical education teacher standing on an outdoor basketball court holding a clipboard. They are wearing a blue polo, grey pants and are smiling at the camera. In the background you can see students playing basketball.
Teacher to Teacher: Members' Q&A
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 81, Issue 2 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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