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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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,…
Fédération du sport francophone de l’Alberta grows its physical literacy mandate
Alberta has one of the fastest growing French-speaking populations in Canada, with over 270,000 citizens who can speak the language and over 80,000 francophones and francophiles residing within its borders.…