The Healthy Schools LAB will heighten awareness and understanding of issues and opportunities surrounding health and wellness in the K to PhD education system and contribute to the collective development of a healthy, active society.
You can find a variety of links, resources, PDF files etc. here that pertain to our work and interests.
1. Effective Ways to Engage Girls in PE: girls are less likely to be active than boys. This R2P research brief provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities, shares the latest research and links to resources you can use in your #physed program.
2. Sport for All: school is for everyone, why isn’t school sport? This R2P research brief includes a look at the benefits of sport, shares recent research and explores how school sport can be more inclusive.
Teaching Games for Understanding A Google Slides global sharing file with theory and practical activities for TGfU
Classroom Energizers Google Doc with a wide variety of classroom based activities for kids and adults
Instant Activities Google Slides with LOTS of go to PhysEd activities from teachers all over the world
I CAN Assessment Google Drive folder to share your rubrics, “I Can” statements and other assessment ideas
Alternate Track and Field Ideas Google Doc with some ideas for “activity days”
Other Resources:
Active Start Fundamental Movement Charts – a set of 40 fitness charts for creating circuits on fitness and FMS
PHE Canada – Canada’s national physical and health education professional organization has a wealth of free resources, programs and initiatives.
Ever Active Schools – a go to site for HPE, HPS and curriculum support in Alberta and beyond!
Navigating through the world of 21st century education
Free Range Learning, Creative Living, Gentle Encouragement, Big Questions, Poetry, Occasional Drollery
Learning About Meaningful Physical Education
Emancipation Through Dialogue, Inquiry, Introspection, Praxis, and PLAY!
Moving Forward - A Blog for PE Teachers
A question a day for Teachers with an emphasis on Health/PE
Crossing The Chasm from Good to Great Through Authentic Leadership
This site provides video based blogs on areas of interest in physical education and sport pedagogy
"Committed to Keeping Physical with Education"
PE, Youth Sport and Physical Activity