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How you can empower youth to help prevent gender-based violence in sports

As someone who works with young athletes, you’re a trusted mentor and role model. Whether you’re guiding them through challenges on the field or helping them navigate life, you have a voice that matters. Because of this, you’re in a unique position to have tough conversations with them, which…

Sport for Life’s Education Program: A Game-Changer for the Recreation Sector

Sport for Life is advancing physical literacy and quality sport education through strategic partnerships with post-secondary institutions and is now calling on recreation organizations to integrate both the Physical Literacy Leader and Quality Sport Leader certifications into staff training and hiring…

Rethinking Public Policy: The Limited Impact of the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit

Physical activity is essential for children's health and development, yet financial barriers often prevent families from enrolling their children in organized sports or fitness programs. To address this, the Canadian government introduced the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit (CFTC) in 2007. But how…

Honouring Istvan Balyi: A Legacy That Transformed Sport

Today, we take a moment to honour and celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Istvan Balyi, a pioneer in sport science whose influence will be felt for generations. Istvan’s journey was one of resilience, innovation, and unwavering dedication to the betterment of athletes around the world. Growing…

Active Star: A Northern BC Success Story in Physical Literacy

Sport for Life, through its Physical Literacy for Communities (PL4C) initiative, is proud to highlight the success of Active Star, a preschool physical literacy program led by Engage Sport North. Active Star is a FREE drop-in program tailored to meet the needs of preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their…

Advancing Physical Literacy in Peel: Evaluating the Impact of the Play in Peel Initiative

Introduction The Play in Peel initiative is a community-driven program designed to develop physical literacy and increase physical activity among children aged 0 to 12 in the Peel region, which includes Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon. Funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), this cross…

Sport for Life Brings Expertise to Bahrain’s IPLC 2024

In November 2024, Sport for Life was invited to Bahrain to lead the International Physical Literacy Conference (IPLC) and deliver impactful presentations tailored to the region's sports systems and development needs. This initiative reflects Sport for Life's ongoing commitment to improving the quality…

Sport for Life Expands Post-secondary Partnerships with Algonquin College

Sport for Life is excited to welcome Algonquin College to its growing Post-secondary Partnership Program, further embedding physical literacy education into academic curricula. This initiative ensures students graduate with hands-on experience and recognized certifications, equipping them with career-relevant…

Safeguarding Youth in Canadian Sports: The Essential Role of Technology and Collaboration

The Critical Role of Safeguarding in Canadian Youth Sports Youth sports transform the lives of children and minors across Canada, fostering physical health, personal development, teamwork, and resilience. However, ensuring these environments remain safe and inclusive is a shared responsibility among…

3 things every coach/volunteer should know about gender-based violence (…and how to talk to young athletes about it!)

When you sign up to be a coach, you may think you are just going to run drills and design plays. Often, you unexpectedly become a trusted adult to the youth you coach. Young athletes may come to you with questions related to gender-based violence...are you prepared to help? Gender-based violence…

Sport for Life Society Welcomes Terry Duguid as Canada’s New Minister of Sport

VICTORIA (January 7, 2025) — Sport for Life congratulates Terry Duguid on his appointment as Canada's Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada. At Sport for Life, we believe in transforming communities through quality sport and physical literacy. Rooted…

Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Positive relationships and rapport within programs and beyond are essential for fostering a motivational learning climate, thus optimizing constant and consistent development across contexts

Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this…

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