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New York Road Runners CEO to take the stage for IPLC keynote

April 5, 2023

When the International Physical Literacy Conference kicks off in New York City from May 2 to 5, it will be co-hosted by the New York Road Runners (NYRR). Taking the stage as one of the keynotes will be CEO Rob Simmelkjaer, who took over leadership of the premier running organization in late 2022. His May 5 presentation will be focused on mental health and comes during Mental Health Awareness Month.

International Physical Literacy Conference welcomes Melanie McKee and Sheelagh Quinn as keynote presenters

April 4, 2023

Sport for Life is thrilled to welcome Sport Ireland’s Physical Literacy Lead Sheelagh Quinn, and Melanie McKee of Stranmillis University College to its lineup of keynote presenters for the upcoming 2023 International Physical Literacy Conference being held in New York City from May 2-5. As two of the leading voices tasked with developing sport in their country, they are responsible for driving physical literacy progress. Together they developed a transnational physical literacy consensus statement that unites northern and southern Ireland.

Basketball star and motivational speaker Kevin Atlas joins keynote lineup for the 2023 International Physical Literacy Conference

April 4, 2023

Kevin Atlas is the latest motivational speaker to join the keynote lineup for the 2023 International Physical Literacy Conference. At nearly seven feet tall, with his left arm discontinued just below the elbow, the basketball star faced his fair share of adversity during his early life. Now he will share his experiences in a talk titled “Believe in You” on May 5.

Sport for Life revitalizes resource for New to Canada Participants

March 22, 2023

According to statistics, approximately 40,000 people a month arrived in Canada throughout 2021 and 2022 from all over the world. Some of them were students, others were immigrants or temporary foreign workers, and an increasing number were refugees from countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan and Syria. With this complex new social reality comes both opportunity and challenge, which is why Sport for Life has chosen to revitalize its resource Sport for Life for Every New to Canada Participant.

Move for Life champions hockey mental health support initiative

March 22, 2023

White Rock hockey players will receive innovative mental health support following a community tragedy, thanks to the financial support of Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation’s Move for Life project. According to Semiahmoo Ravens U18 head coach Josh Daley, this support is coming at a critical time.

Sport for Life celebrates World Health Day

March 22, 2023

What does it mean to accomplish health for all? This year on April 7, there will be a global celebration of the 75th anniversary of World Health Day – which was first observed in 1949 and marks the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO). Each year the organization chooses a different theme selected by WHO’s Director-General, and this year’s is Health for All.

Sport for Life makes physical literacy connections in Bermuda

March 22, 2023

Bermuda is getting serious about physical literacy and quality sport development. Consisting of 181 islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, the British territory began participating in the Summer Olympics in 1936 and in the Winter Olympics in 1992. Since then their national sport organizations have been making steady progress, taking home their first gold medal in triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 – making them the smallest country to ever achieve this at a summer games. Now they’ve partnered with Sport for Life to continue fine-tuning their long-term athlete development system.

Physical literacy researcher Dr. Natalie Houser shares movement-based pedagogy strategies as keynote presenter at 2023 International Physical Literacy Conference

March 20, 2023

At the upcoming International Physical Literacy Conference, the University of Manitoba (U of M)’s Dr. Natalie Houser will be sharing her research into physical literacy enriched pedagogy. Her keynote address is titled “Supporting physical literacy enriched experiences across movement contexts” and will take place on May 3.

International Physical Literacy Conference Diamond sponsor QuaverEd celebrates movement education

March 17, 2023

The goal is to enrich the lives of children. Founded in 2009, QuaverEd is an education technology company that aims to reach children through state-of-the-art digital resources. They specialize in innovative curricula for elementary schools across North America and around the world. Their most recent curriculum offering, QuaverHealth•PE, engages thousands of students and teachers in physical literacy.

Physical education professor and author Dr. Brian Culp joins keynote lineup at 2023 International Physical Literacy Conference

March 17, 2023

The latest addition to the keynote presenter lineup at the upcoming International Physical Literacy Conference in New York City is Dr. Brian Culp, an author and Professor at Kennesaw State University who specializes in youth physical activity, social climate, anti-racism, spatial justice, and leadership.

Investigative reporter and author Tom Farrey named as International Physical Literacy Conference keynote

March 6, 2023

Sport for Life is excited to announce that Tom Farrey, executive director of the Sports & Society Program at the Aspen Institute, will be a keynote speaker at the 2023 International Physical Literacy Conference, which takes place May 2-5 in New York City, New York.

Summit challenges delegates to thrive through changing times

March 6, 2023