Access Sport for Life Workshops On-Demand • Sport for Life

Our expert-led workshop content is now available for individual access—no group booking required

Interested in Sport for Life workshops but haven’t had the opportunity to attend? Whether your organization is too small to host a group session or scheduling hasn’t worked out, you can now access our workshop content individually, on-demand.

For the first time, professionals can complete Sport for Life workshops at their own pace, without waiting for scheduled group sessions or organizational bookings.

Whether you’re a coach looking to enhance athlete development, a recreation programmer designing inclusive experiences, or a community leader building stronger sport programs, our on-demand workshop series delivers the evidence-based knowledge you need—whenever you’re ready to learn.

Breaking Down Access Barriers

Each workshop is just $54.95, takes 1–1.5 hours to complete, and awards one NCCP Professional Development point. Available in both English and French, these expert-led video modules eliminate the traditional barriers that kept individual professionals from accessing Sport for Life’s renowned training.

An Introduction to Physical Literacy

Perfect for: Coaches, instructors, programmers, teachers, and anyone building foundational knowledge of physical literacy

Physical activity is a lot more fun when you are physically literate. This comprehensive introduction explores what physical literacy is, why it matters, and how it can be integrated into programming across sectors and age groups. You’ll discover the core components of physical literacy, examine its relationship to health and lifelong participation, and learn practical strategies to support its development in others.

Key learning outcomes include:

Defining physical literacy and its key components
Understanding the relationship between physical literacy and health
Recognizing your role in supporting physical literacy across the lifespan
Exploring physical literacy assessment tools, including the PLAY tools
Identifying resources and strategies for various settings

Part of the Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1 Certification

Developing Physical Literacy in Recreation Programs

Perfect for: Recreation leaders, programmers, instructors, and activity designers

Take physical literacy from theory to practice with this specialized workshop for recreation professionals. Learn how to adapt programming to better support participants of all ages and abilities using evidence-based approaches that create engaging, inclusive experiences.

The workshop features the practical 5+5 model—five design considerations and five session characteristics that help you create developmentally appropriate programs that truly support physical literacy development.

You’ll master how to:

Apply the 5+5 model to program design
Facilitate quality recreation programs that support physical literacy
Create inclusive experiences for participants of all abilities
Connect healthy child development with physical activity programming

Part of the Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1 Certification

Create Inclusive Experiences: Belonging and Quality Sport

Introduction to Belonging in Sport and Physical Activity

Perfect for: Professionals across sport, recreation, education, and health sectors focused on inclusive programming

Creating welcoming environments is essential for lifelong participation in sport and physical activity. This workshop introduces the concept of belonging and provides practical tools to cultivate spaces where individuals feel accepted, valued, and connected.

Explore how bias, power, privilege, and intersectionality shape programs—and learn concrete strategies to foster stronger connections and equitable access. Belonging isn’t just a feeling; it’s a foundational part of quality sport experiences and physical literacy development for everyone.

Transform your approach by learning to:

Recognize how bias, power, and privilege impact participation
Apply intersectionality concepts to inclusive programming
Implement practical strategies for facilitating belonging
Reflect on personal assumptions and create opportunities for growth

Part of both Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1 and Quality Sport Leader – Level 1 Certification pathways

Quality Sport for Communities and Clubs

Perfect for: Sport leaders, coaches, municipal recreation leaders, PTSOs, funders, and community collaborators

Most sport happens in communities, yet support for Canada’s sport and community leaders is often limited. This workshop provides strategies and resources to enhance quality sport experiences across all levels by focusing on three key pillars: Good People, Good Places, and Good Programs.

Learn how to strengthen community sport through collaborative partnerships, effective goal-setting, and inclusive practices that ensure sport is accessible for all participants.

Build stronger programs by learning to:

Apply the Quality Sport Checklist to your programming
Understand principles of athlete growth and development
Set effective long-term goals for sport programs
Use competition as a tool for athlete development
Ensure sport is inclusive and accessible
Develop collaborative partnerships that support growth

Part of the Quality Sport Leader – Level 1 Certification

Why Choose On-Demand Professional Development?

Flexibility: Complete workshops anytime, anywhere, at your own pace—perfect for busy professionals
Affordability: At just $54.95 per workshop, gain access to expert knowledge that would typically cost hundreds in traditional training
Recognition: Receive certificates of completion and NCCP Professional Development points for your professional advancement
Expert-Led Content: Learn from Sport for Life’s leading practitioners and researchers who developed these evidence-based approaches
Bilingual Access: All workshops available in both English and French to serve Canada’s diverse professional community
Certification Pathways: These workshops form the foundation of Sport for Life’s Physical Literacy Leader and Quality Sport Leader certification programs

Start Your Professional Development Journey Today

Whether you’re beginning your physical literacy journey or looking to enhance existing skills, these workshops provide the evidence-based foundation that thousands of Canadian professionals rely on to create exceptional sport and physical activity experiences.

Ready to transform your practice? Choose individual workshops based on your specific needs, or complete the full series to build comprehensive expertise in physical literacy and quality sport programming.

For group bookings or live, interactive versions of these workshops, contact workshops@sportforlife.ca.

Each workshop represents years of research, practical application, and refinement by Sport for Life’s expert team. Join the growing community of professionals who are implementing these proven approaches in communities across Canada.