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How Do Educators Influence Physical Activity in Early Years Settings?

Understanding the impact that early years educator behaviours have on young children’s physical activity is crucial as they play a key role in shaping children's development. In particular, the early years are when habits and foundational skills are developed and therefore a vital time for engagement…

Overcoming Barriers: How Canadian Organizations Are Addressing Challenges for New to Canada Participants

As Canada continues to welcome newcomers from around the world, the landscape of sport and physical activity is evolving. The inclusion of New to Canada Participants into the fabric of Canadian sport is not just a matter of inclusivity; it's an opportunity to enrich our communities and strengthen the…

Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Foster an abilities-based approach to the execution of programs, building on individual strengths and encouraging a positive and motivational climate toward activity. Recognize and respect embodied capability

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…

Jean Buckler Researcher Profile

I am an Assistant Professor in Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education at the University of Victoria, and my research focuses on physical literacy. I was introduced to physical literacy during my PhD as a concept at the International Physical Literacy Conference 2015 in Vancouver. I was fascinated…

Swimming Ability Alone Isn’t Enough: A New Approach to Water Safety

Many assume that teaching children to swim is the ultimate safeguard against drowning. However, recent research challenges this common assumption. Sport for Life aims to share important information that could impact how society approaches water safety and children's aquatic abilities. The Surprising…

Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Participants must be afforded opportunities for choice, empowerment, and autonomy according to THEIR needs/desires

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…

Drive Innovation: Why Your Abstract Matters for the 2025 Sport for Life Summit

Mark your calendars for January 21-23, 2025, as the national Sport for Life Summit takes center stage at the Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel in Gatineau, QC. The Summit is a unique opportunity for leaders in sport and physical activity to come together, share knowledge, and shape the future of quality sport and…

Partner Table Progress: Supporting Newcomer Youth in Surrey

Building upon the collaborative efforts initiated through the newcomer-centric partner table hosted in fall 2023, significant strides have been made in supporting newcomer youth in Surrey, BC. From new initiatives and programming, to ideas for expansion and grant applications, organizations at the table…

Breaking Barriers: Sport for Life’s New Initiative for Equity-Deserving Groups

Sport for Life is embarking on an important project to break down barriers and create opportunities for equity-deserving groups in Canada to participate in sport and physical activity. With funding from Sport Canada, this initiative aims to support 30 organizations dedicated to serving diverse communities.…

Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Collaboration between stakeholders occurs through non-hierarchical means, whereby all contributions leading towards optimizing physical literacy and its development are considered equally valuable

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…

Investigating Motor Competencies in Elementary-School Aged Children

Research By Beatrix Algurén, Yiling Tang, Chelsea Pelletier, P-J Naylor, and Guy Faulkner Article Provided by Sport for Life The early years of childhood are foundational for developing essential motor competencies (MCs). But what factors shape these skills? A recent study conducted by researchers…

The Go-To Tool for Physical Education: PLAYBuilder

Are you a coach, educator, or community leader looking to elevate your physical activity programs? Look no further than PLAYBuilder by Sport for Life, the go-to online platform designed to revolutionize the way you create and share physical literacy and sport programs. Join a community of like-minded…

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