This is an exciting time for girls and women in Canadian sport.
With a recently announced $3-million investment from the federal government, put forward by MP Kirsty Duncan, our country has set itself the goal of achieving gender equity in sport by 2035. That’s 16 years from today, and according…
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Just because you know how to run does not mean you know how to share that knowledge.
That’s where PLAYBuilder comes in. New York Road Runners is one of the first organizations to embrace the new app, which gives coaches access to lesson plans, exercises and games they can incorporate into their…
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Sport for Life is excited to announce that Dr. Guy Faulkner, whose expertise focuses on the intersection between physical activity and mental health, will present at the International Physical Literacy Conference (IPLC) 2019. As one of the leading experts on physical activity interventions, Faulkner…
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Dr. Dean Kriellaars, one of Canada’s foremost researchers of physical literacy development, will share his knowledge at the International Physical Literacy Conference (IPLC) 2019, which takes place in Winnipeg, Manitoba from May 7 to 10. An expert on spinal cord research, exercise and obesity, Kriellaars…
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One of the leading experts on exercise medicine, Dr. John Cairney, will deliver a keynote address titled “Research Powering Physical Literacy” during the International Physical Literacy Conference (IPLC) 2019. Cairney has a wealth of knowledge about the benefits of active living that he will share…
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Everyone has the potential to be physically literate, including people with disabilities.
That’s why Sport for Life has developed the Adapted PLAY assessment, in which a trained professional can assess a child’s level of physical literacy. Developed by physical activity experts, the assessment…
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Healthy relationships are critical to childhood development, but studies show that over half of children with disabilities have no close friends. That’s why Sport for Life has developed Physical Literacy 501, a workshop with a distinct focus on inclusion.
“We believe that every child should have…
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It takes time to build trust. When instructors from the Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence (PISE) go into a school to develop physical literacy, they know it will take time to establish a rapport with the students involved–which is especially true when working with indigenous kids. Having a solid…
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Historically, there has been a divide between what happens in the corridors of academia and the reality of what goes on in the “real world”. That’s been true in the past for sport management research in Canada, and that’s why Sport for Life is partnering with the Centre for Sport Capacity…
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There are more than 1600 athletes registered in the West Vancouver Field Hockey Club’s Spring League program, and none of them are getting cut from their teams. With a focus on developing skills and having fun, this organization has decided to side-step the traditionally competitive elements of their…
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Scandinavian countries may seem to have an edge over Canada when it comes to athlete development, but the fact is they’re often relying on our expertise. In a recent interview, Sport for Life expert André Lachance took journalist Martin Leclerc through how exactly that came to be.
"Many of the…
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Sport for Life is releasing the latest version of Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity - and you’ve already noticed the name change. What else is new in version 3.0? Lots! Richard Way, CEO and Dr. Paul Jurbala, Director of Knowledge, will walk through what’s new in the latest version…
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Sport for Life champions gender equity in sport
New York Road Runners build their Playbook
Dr. Guy Faulkner brings physical activity and mental health expertise to International Physical Literacy Conference 2019
Dr. Dean Kriellaars to deliver keynote address at International Physical Literacy Conference 2019
Keynote Dr. John Cairney aims to inspire at International Physical Literacy Conference 2019
Adapted PLAY
Inclusive Physical Literacy Workshop in Winnipeg
Sport for Life Leaders School helps PISE deliver physical literacy to indigenous students
Sport for Life and Brock University mobilize academic sport management research
Sport for Life Leaders School transforms West Van Field Hockey Club
Scandinavian countries take lead from Canadian athlete development
Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity – What’s New in Version 3.0?