Canada’s physical literacy planning platform is now available as an individual subscription.
If you’ve ever spent your Sunday evening building a week of physical education lessons from scratch — searching for activities, writing up instructions, trying to make sure you’re actually covering fundamental movement skills and not just running the same four games on repeat — you know how much time it takes. If you’re a coach or recreation leader pulling together a practice plan the night before a session, it’s no different.
Since 2017, PLAYBuilder has solved that problem for schools, sport clubs, and recreation organizations across Canada and around the world, helping educators, coaches, and recreation leaders align programming with the Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity framework — but only through organization-level licenses. If your school or club didn’t have one, you couldn’t access it.
PLAYBuilder is now available as an individual subscription. You choose the site that fits your context — Education, Sport, or Recreation — and subscribe directly. Every plan includes a 7-day free trial. No organization license required.
Who It’s For
Individual subscriptions are for educators, coaches, and recreation leaders who want direct access to PLAYBuilder without an organization license.
- Educators — physical education teachers planning a full term of lessons, generalist and/or PE teachers looking for ready-to-use activities, or anyone delivering movement-based programming in a school setting.
- Coaches — community sport coaches and volunteers building practice plans, running clinics, or looking for consistent programming across a roster.
- Recreation leaders — camp directors, after-school program staff, and multisport leaders programming summer camps, after-school activities, or community recreation.
Whether you’re working full-time in a school or running seasonal programming on the side, PLAYBuilder gives you a library of expert-designed activities and planning tools at your fingertips.
If your school or organization already has a PLAYBuilder license, you may already have access. Check with your administrator before purchasing an individual plan.
What You Get
Every plan includes Grade-Level Packs from Kindergarten to Grade 9, Inclusive Tips and Tricks to support every learner, Playlists to organize and reuse your favourite activities and lessons, and short demo videos on many activities so you can see exactly how to set them up and run them.
Higher-tier plans unlock more.
Standard adds:
- Partner content packs including DancePL3Y, First Down Flag Football, Legendary Physical Literacy (Mini Legends), Let’s Play Wheelchair Basketball, and Basketball Fundamentals and Beyond
- Content creation — build your own activities and lessons with your own files and videos
Advanced adds everything in Standard, plus:
- Sport-Specific Packs in soccer, volleyball, badminton, gymnastics, fitness and martial arts
- Term Planner — build a complete term of physical education lessons in minutes. Set your grade level, focus areas, term dates, and class length, and PLAYBuilder generates a draft plan built around fundamental movement skills. Adjust by swapping activities, then print or share with colleagues.
See It in Action
Here are two examples of activities from the PLAYBuilder library, each with a short demo video.
Mirror Mirror — Participants mirror each other’s movements, building body awareness and coordination. A fundamental movement skills activity that works in any space with any group size.
Throwing Circus — A throwing and catching activity from the First Down Flag Football content pack, developed in collaboration with Football Canada.
Plans and Pricing
All three plans are available in Education, Sport, and Recreation at the same pricing.
- Basic (Level 1) is $29.99/year or $3.99/month.
- Standard (Level 2) is $39.99/year or $4.99/month.
- Advanced (Level 3) is $49.99/year or $5.99/month.
See the full plan comparison on the PLAYBuilder website.
Choosing annual billing saves up to 37% compared to monthly. Every plan includes a 7-day free trial.
What People Are Saying
“PLAYBuilder is the assistant every generalist teacher needs. Long-range planning for PE can be a daunting task, but the Term Planner makes it seamless. Whether staff are using the mobile interface in the gym or printing plans for a supply teacher, it’s incredibly user-friendly. It has truly bridged the gap between ‘gym class’ and more meaningful Physical Education in schools.” — Instructional Program Leader, Halton District School Board (Ont.)
“The platform has had a massive impact on our operations. Being able to tailor our field experience for participants in minutes rather than hours has allowed us to stay agile and responsive to our families’ needs. It’s an essential tool that has truly elevated the standard of play across our entire network.” — Manager of Sport, i9 Sports
Try It Free
Pick your track — Education, Sport, or Recreation — and start your 7-day free trial. You’ll have full access to PLAYBuilder’s content library and planning tools with your own class, team, or program before you commit to a subscription.
Questions? Contact digital@sportforlife.ca.
Running a larger program? Organization-level licensing remains available. Contact digital@sportforlife.ca to explore options.
