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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...
Gender-Based Violence Prevention Key Terms
2SLGBTQIA+: An acronym that encompasses Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and additional sexual orientations and gender identities (Source: Ontario Human Rights Commission ) Ally: An individual or organization with values similar to yours, who will work...
Ask a Dietitian: Explore Nutrition Facts and the H&PE Curriculum Webinar Blog
On November 18, 2020, Ophea hosted a webinar exploring nutrition facts and the H&PE Curriculum, which featured educators and a dietitian. The purpose of the session was to give educators a chance to learn about nutrition, confirm or expose long-held nutrition beliefs, and leave feeling empowered to...
#Ophea100 Learning Series: Understanding the Relationship between Physical Education and Truth and Reconciliation
What does Health and Physical Education have to do with Truth and Reconciliation? Why is this relationship important to consider? And what needs to be addressed to create meaningful change in our educational systems? On Monday, August 30 th 2021, Ophea hosted a webinar that provided a space for...
Online Sexual Harassment Scenario Activity
Exploring Social-Emotional Learning Skills in Health and Physical Education Webinar
What are the Components of the IEP Process?
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One A Day For Active Play
One A Day For Active Play includes 200 creative games and activities that are fun for all ages and abilities, and can be implemented in small or large indoor/outdoor spaces. Great for active breaks, ice-breakers, warm-ups or to support the implementation of Daily Physical Activity (DPA), the resource’s portable cards are ready when you are! The 200 games and activities are organized into nine categories: Cooperative Games, Dance, Fitness, Gymnastics, Territory, Net/Wall, Striking/Fielding, Target, and Tag Games. Also included is an upfront introduction section with safety considerations, and
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An Exploration of Assessment and Evaluation in the Elementary Health and Physical Education Curriculum Webinar Blog
In April, Ophea recorded a webinar focusing on assessment and evaluation in the 2019 Elementary Health and Physical Elementary curriculum, taking a specific look into Strand A: Social-Emotional Learning skills, as this was an area of interest that was shared in feedback from our previous webinars...