Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Foster an abilities-based approach to the execution of programs, building on individual strengths and encouraging a positive and motivational climate toward activity. Recognize and respect embodied capability Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this challenge… Read More Investigating Motor Competencies in Elementary-School Aged Children Research By Beatrix Algurén, Yiling Tang, Chelsea Pelletier, P-J Naylor, and Guy Faulkner Article Provided by Sport for Life The early years of childhood are foundational for developing essential motor competencies (MCs). But what factors shape these skills? A recent study conducted… Read More Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Collaboration between stakeholders occurs through non-hierarchical means, whereby all contributions leading towards optimizing physical literacy and its development are considered equally valuable Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this challenge… Read More The Go-To Tool for Physical Education: PLAYBuilder Are you a coach, educator, or community leader looking to elevate your physical activity programs? Look no further than PLAYBuilder by Sport for Life, the go-to online platform designed to revolutionize the way you create and share physical literacy and sport programs…. Read More Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Participants must be afforded opportunities for choice, empowerment, and autonomy according to THEIR needs/desires Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this challenge… Read More Swimming Ability Alone Isn’t Enough: A New Approach to Water Safety Many assume that teaching children to swim is the ultimate safeguard against drowning. However, recent research challenges this common assumption. Sport for Life aims to share important information that could impact how society approaches water safety and children’s aquatic abilities. The Surprising… Read More Jean Buckler Researcher Profile I am an Assistant Professor in Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education at the University of Victoria, and my research focuses on physical literacy. I was introduced to physical literacy during my PhD as a concept at the International Physical Literacy Conference… Read More Fostering Physical Literacy Through Community Sport: The GOOD Games Approach In a world where physical activity often takes a back seat to the demands of daily life, initiatives like The GOOD Games, Canada’s biggest sport festival, are crucial in renewing our passion for sport and promoting lifelong participation. At the heart of… Read More Empowering Youth Through Physical Literacy: The Trinity East/Port Rexton Church Lad’s Brigade Badge Program In Port Rexton, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Trinity East/Port Rexton Church Lads’ Brigade (CLB) is making a significant difference in young people’s lives with its engaging Badge Work program. Since its inception in the UK in 1891, the CLB was introduced… Read More Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Organizational staff must be committed to the organization, demonstrating passion and intent for establishing meaningful/purposeful physical activity experiences Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this challenge… Read More Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Utilize a holistic design approach for programming Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this challenge… Read More PLAY Shuswap unveils new Sicamous daycare They’re calling it Little Bear’s Childcare Centre. The small Shuswap town of Sicamous has never had a daycare centre before, despite a growing need. The local population works irregular hours, as the region is outdoorsy and tourism-oriented, so for many years parents… Read More 1 2 3 … 5
Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Foster an abilities-based approach to the execution of programs, building on individual strengths and encouraging a positive and motivational climate toward activity. Recognize and respect embodied capability Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this challenge… Read More
Investigating Motor Competencies in Elementary-School Aged Children Research By Beatrix Algurén, Yiling Tang, Chelsea Pelletier, P-J Naylor, and Guy Faulkner Article Provided by Sport for Life The early years of childhood are foundational for developing essential motor competencies (MCs). But what factors shape these skills? A recent study conducted… Read More
Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Collaboration between stakeholders occurs through non-hierarchical means, whereby all contributions leading towards optimizing physical literacy and its development are considered equally valuable Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this challenge… Read More
The Go-To Tool for Physical Education: PLAYBuilder Are you a coach, educator, or community leader looking to elevate your physical activity programs? Look no further than PLAYBuilder by Sport for Life, the go-to online platform designed to revolutionize the way you create and share physical literacy and sport programs…. Read More
Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Participants must be afforded opportunities for choice, empowerment, and autonomy according to THEIR needs/desires Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this challenge… Read More
Swimming Ability Alone Isn’t Enough: A New Approach to Water Safety Many assume that teaching children to swim is the ultimate safeguard against drowning. However, recent research challenges this common assumption. Sport for Life aims to share important information that could impact how society approaches water safety and children’s aquatic abilities. The Surprising… Read More
Jean Buckler Researcher Profile I am an Assistant Professor in Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education at the University of Victoria, and my research focuses on physical literacy. I was introduced to physical literacy during my PhD as a concept at the International Physical Literacy Conference… Read More
Fostering Physical Literacy Through Community Sport: The GOOD Games Approach In a world where physical activity often takes a back seat to the demands of daily life, initiatives like The GOOD Games, Canada’s biggest sport festival, are crucial in renewing our passion for sport and promoting lifelong participation. At the heart of… Read More
Empowering Youth Through Physical Literacy: The Trinity East/Port Rexton Church Lad’s Brigade Badge Program In Port Rexton, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Trinity East/Port Rexton Church Lads’ Brigade (CLB) is making a significant difference in young people’s lives with its engaging Badge Work program. Since its inception in the UK in 1891, the CLB was introduced… Read More
Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Organizational staff must be committed to the organization, demonstrating passion and intent for establishing meaningful/purposeful physical activity experiences Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this challenge… Read More
Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Utilize a holistic design approach for programming Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this challenge… Read More
PLAY Shuswap unveils new Sicamous daycare They’re calling it Little Bear’s Childcare Centre. The small Shuswap town of Sicamous has never had a daycare centre before, despite a growing need. The local population works irregular hours, as the region is outdoorsy and tourism-oriented, so for many years parents… Read More