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Balancing
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to actively participate and explore transfer of weight while performing a variety of static balances, using different body parts at different...
Back to School Spending
Physical Activity
Physical activity is good for your body, mind, and self-confidence. What’s more, it’s fun and can be done on your own, with your friends, or with anyone you like. Making physical activity a part of everyday life helps to makes it a lasting habit with many positive impacts. When you are physically...
Working With Adult Team Members
An adult ally is the adult half of a youth–adult partnership ( The Students Commission of Canada, 2007 ). The ally is there to work with you and support you in making decisions and taking action that affects you and your school. Key characteristics of adult allies Accepting Approachable Creative...
Energizers in School
8 Whatevers Throughout the day the student leader calls out “8 Whatevers” and working in small groups or individually, students participate in or lead a group through their favourite on-the-spot physical activity. Walking Wednesday Students create a walking track around the school. During a...
Unit 4: Choice Board
Connecting with Disability Sport Organizations
Community Based Programs: Arts, Crafts, Clubs
This section is to help those supervising arts, crafts, and clubs (that are non-physical activity based) better understand asthma triggers and strategies to support safe and successful participation. Triggers There are several substances or sources of exposures that may occur during activities that...
Key Terms and Notes
A variety of key terms are used when promoting mental health and working in the school environment. Here are a few definitions that you should be familiar with as you get started. Administration : The principal and vice principal of a school. Appreciation/Recognition : Showing gratitude (e.g...
Q&A: Increasing Student & Teacher Understanding of Gender-Based Violence & Harassment
Over the last couple years, Ophea supported a school-based approach to increasing student and teacher understanding of gender-based violence and harassment. The initiative, Campaign Messengers: Taking a Stand!, reached 166 schools, close to 6,000 educators, and over 92,000 students. Though the...