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What We Do

Developing physical literacy and delivering quality sport

Physical Literacy

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International Physical Literacy Conference has global impact with 26 countries represented in New York

May 23, 2023

The first ever International Physical Literacy Conference (IPLC) held in the United States was a smashing success in May, attracting delegates from 26 countries. With seven keynote talks providing the foundation for a busy schedule of workshops, presentations and social events, IPLC 2023 gave delegates…

PLAY Shuswap hosts open house in Salmon Arm, engages community in physical literacy development

May 23, 2023

A steady stream of physical literacy enthusiasts flooded into PLAY Shuswap’s first open house in April, where they were invited to learn about all the partners and individuals in the community who are working to encourage the population to become active for life. The organization was first created…

Lacrossing Barriers breathes new life into Indigenous sport with accessible programming

May 23, 2023

Instead of focusing on why you can’t do something, why not focus on how you can? For Scott Godfrey, the founder of the innovative program Lacrossing Barriers, there’s absolutely no reason why people with intellectual or physical disabilities shouldn’t be given a chance to play competitive lacrosse…

Calgary gang intervention program empowers new to Canada youth through quality sport, mentorship

April 24, 2023

You can’t over-emphasize the power of having a good coach. As far as Noël Bahliby is concerned, having a positive role model in a child’s life is crucial to their sense of well-being and self-worth. And as the Director of Youth Programs for the Centre for Newcomers in Calgary, he knows that offering newcomers to Canada the opportunity to get involved with a quality sport team and providing them with one-on-one instruction is one of the most powerful ways to keep them on a positive trajectory as they acclimatize to their new country.

Sport for Life debuts Catalysts for Change web page focused on equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility

April 20, 2023

Sport for Life is proud to announce the launch of its equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) web page, Catalysts for Change, which went live earlier this month.

Montreal Summit hosts sell-out Francophone crowd

April 20, 2023

The organizers of this year’s Sport for Life Summit in Montreal are still glowing after a sold-out event of 170 delegates that featured hard-hitting talks on the importance of safe sport, how to create a collaborative environment and breaking through unconscious biases.

Physical literacy training empowers PL4C observers in Atlantic Canada

April 18, 2023

Thanks to mentors from the Physical Literacy for Communities (PL4C) project, teachers, recreation instructors and physical activity leaders are being trained in physical literacy observation in Atlantic communities using PLAY Tools. Participants are being empowered to share what they’ve learned with other instructors using a train-the-trainer model, improving the leadership and culture around physical literacy awareness in Atlantic Canada.

Hip Hop Public Health brings the HYPE to IPLC 2023

April 17, 2023

A fantastic stage is set for the beginning of the International Physical Literacy Conference (IPLC) 2023. After a day of optional pre-conference workshops, the conference itself will kick off in style at the New Yorker Hotel, with Hip Hop Public Health providing the keynote and hosting the opening reception on the evening of May 2. Hip Hop Public Health works with internationally-recognized hip hop artists to create research-based educational resources by harnessing the power of music, art and science to promote healthy behaviours, health literacy and health equity.

The Stages

within the basic Long-Term Development framework

What We Do

Recent Articles

International Physical Literacy Conference has global impact with 26 countries represented in New York

PLAY Shuswap hosts open house in Salmon Arm, engages community in physical literacy development

Lacrossing Barriers breathes new life into Indigenous sport with accessible programming

Calgary gang intervention program empowers new to Canada youth through quality sport, mentorship

Sport for Life debuts Catalysts for Change web page focused on equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Montreal Summit hosts sell-out Francophone crowd

Physical literacy training empowers PL4C observers in Atlantic Canada

Hip Hop Public Health brings the HYPE to IPLC 2023

The Stages

Active for Life

Train to Win

Train to Compete

Train to Train

Learn to Train

FUNdamentals

Active Start

Awareness and First Involvement