More than 20 colleges and universities across the country have now partnered with Sport for Life heading into 2026–27. These institutions are embedding certifications directly into their courses, giving students a professional credential alongside their diploma or degree.
Five institutions have joined the program since our last announcement:
- Queen’s University — School Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1 (Elementary)
- Red Deer Polytechnic — Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1 and School Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1 (Elementary)
- Trinity Western University — Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1 and Quality Sport Leader – Level 1
- University of Alberta — Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1
- University of Regina — Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1 and Quality Sport Leader – Level 1
Growth this year hasn’t come only from added partnerships. Many returning partners renewed their agreements and added a second or third certification pathway, bringing the program into new departments and courses at the same institutions.
St. Francis Xavier University now offers three pathways: Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1 and Level 2, and Quality Sport Leader – Level 1. Laurentian University, Collège Boréal, Georgian College, Red Deer Polytechnic, University of Regina, Trinity Western University, and the University of Winnipeg each deliver two.
How the Program Works
Through the Post-Secondary Partnership Program, Sport for Life provides workshop content to faculty at no cost. Students complete the workshops as part of their courses, then finish the remaining certification components on Sport for Life Campus at a reduced rate.
Partners choose the certifications that best fit their needs:
- Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1 prepares students to deliver quality physical literacy experiences across sport, recreation, health, and education settings.
- Physical Literacy Leader – Level 2 builds on Level 1, helping leaders design and deliver engaging programs that support long-term participation in physical activity across diverse communities.
- Quality Sport Leader – Level 1 focuses on creating positive sport environments through Long-Term Development principles, safe sport training, and building belonging in sport and physical activity settings.
- School Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1 (Elementary) equips future educators with practical strategies to integrate movement and physical literacy into the classroom.
Is your institution interested in becoming a Post-Secondary Partner? We’d love to hear from you — contact thalia@sportforlife.ca to discuss how the program can support your students.
Our Post-Secondary Partners
The program’s partner institutions to date include:
Acadia University
Algonquin College
Brock University
Collège Boréal
Durham College
Georgian College
Lambton College
Laurentian University
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Mount Royal University
Queen’s University
Red Deer Polytechnic
St. Francis Xavier University
Trinity Western University
University of Alberta
University of British Columbia
University of Ottawa
University of Regina
University of Victoria
University of Winnipeg
Together, these partnerships reach students in kinesiology, recreation, education, and sport management.