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Inclusion with a Safety Lens; Program Planning for Students with Disabilities in Physical Activity
Did you know that May 26 – June 1, 2024, marks National AccessAbility Week? Each year, this initiative celebrates the valuable contributions and leadership of persons with disabilities in Canada, promotes the work of allies, organizations and communities that are removing barriers, and encourages...
How do the Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education Support Schools?
As we continue to move through the school year, we’re sharing our platform with the Ontario School Boards' Insurance Exchange (OSBIE) to provide you with some risk management tips related to activity management and injury prevention for physical education, intramurals, and interschool sports...
Activity 3: Taking Care of Mental and Physical Health, Vaccinations, and Personal Decision Making
Let’s Explore (and check-in on our knowledge of) the Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education
Increasing opportunities for physical activity The classroom environment offers a wide range of opportunities for students to be physically active. Implementing meaningful opportunities for students to be physically active can influence a student’s overall school experience, their physical literacy...
Physical Changes at Puberty
We are learning about the physical changes that occur at puberty and the emotional and social impacts which may result from these changes and we are learning how choices we make every day can have a
Physical and Emotional Changes at Puberty
We are learning about the physical changes that occur at puberty and the emotional and social impact that may result from these changes and we are learning how to express our feelings and understand
Factors that Affect Physical and Social-emotional Development and a Healthy Body Image
We are learning about factors that affect our physical and social-emotional development, we are learning ways to develop a healthy body image and we are learning to identify ways of showing respect
Activity 2: Vaccinations and Personal Health Discussion Cards
Steve Friesen, Raise the Bar Founder & Health and Physical Education Teacher (retired)
Ophea’s Sector Spotlight aims to illuminate the bright spots within the education sector through recognizing the critical work being done by community members and value-aligned organizations, and its impact on student and staff well-being. For over two decades, educators and student leaders across...
Activity 1: STOP! the Worry about Vaccination
Online Sexual Harassment Scenario Activity
Factors Affecting Decision Making About Sexual Activity
We are learning to use our self-awareness skills to identify and explain factors that can affect an individual’s decisions about sexual activity and identify sources of support regarding sexual health
Intimate Partner Stalking Scenario Activity
My Body on the Inside
Activity 2: Factors in Decision Making about Vaccination
Play for All: Strategies for Inclusive Intramurals
The Play for All: Strategies for Inclusive Intramurals resource has been developed to provide educators with access to resources to enhance their capacity to implement inclusive, meaningful, safe, and fun intramural programming that meets the needs of every student in the school community.
Healthy Bodies
Always Changing & Growing Up
Always Changing & Growing Up resources are free, downloadable and support teaching adolescent growth and development, personal hygiene, and healthy, active living. Always Changing & Growing Up: Grades 5 & 6 Always Changing & Growing Up: Grades 5 & 6 is a resource for teaching pre-teens in Grades 5...