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Am I Hungry/Thirsty?
We are learning to recognize the hunger and thirst cues from our body and physical factors that influence our desire to eat and drink.
#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...
Benefits of Healthy Eating and Active Living
We are learning how healthy eating and active living work together to improve a person’s overall health; We are learning how we can promote the benefits of healthy eating and active living to others.
Developing Healthier Eating Patterns to Reduce the Risk of Disease
We are learning about the role food can play as a contributing or preventive factor in health disorders; We are learning to use the information about the role of food as a contributing or...
Effects of Personal and External Factors on Food Choices and Habits
We are learning how personal and external factors affect people’s food choices and eating habits, and ways to encourage healthier eating practices.
Promoting Healthy Eating Habits and Food Choices
We are learning to identify strategies for promoting healthy eating habits and food choices within the school, home, and community.
Let’s Make It Happen
We are learning to evaluate personal eating habits and food choices on the basis of the recommendations in Canada’s Food Guide; We are learning to identify strategies for promoting healthy...
Building Healthy Eating Habits and Food Literacy Skills with the H&PE Curriculum
In previous webinars, we learned about Canada’s Food Guide and the connections to the Health & Physical Education(H&PE) curricula to help students develop the knowledge and skills to make the healthiest eating choices they can. Now we are going to hear from educators who are using these strategies...
Getting Started
There are some excellent existing materials out there – take a look at the sources of information and organizations listed in Support in Your Community for inspiration. Become familiar with what these organizations offer and incorporate the existing materials into your campaign. These are great...
Connected to School Activities
Create a Meme Create a short and effective message by placing captions on pictures (often well-known images) to get your point across. Share your image around the school. Culture Jamming Take a subtle approach to spreading a message by leaving informational materials in places where people will see...
APPLE Schools and Ophea Join Forces for Healthier School Communities
Big things are coming! APPLE Schools and Ophea are all about fostering healthy, vibrant school communities where students can thrive. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration between our two organizations that will take our efforts to the next level! This fall, APPLE Schools...
Secondary Activities
This resource includes activity cards tailored for the different physical activity opportunities available throughout the school day and across the school year. The activities facilitate opportunities to foster the development of learning skills, work habits, and living skills through small-sided...
Adapting Activities to a Variety of Learning Settings
Mother Earth Defenders – Three Ways to Play
Facilitating a Community of Respectful Learners
After an educator thoughtfully prepares to teach healthy living, it is important to work together with students to establish classroom/learning guidelines for the classroom with both student and teacher input. The degree to which educators can successfully establish emotionally, psychologically, and...
Getting Started
There are some excellent existing materials out there – take a look at the organizations sources of information listed in Support in Your Community for inspiration. Become familiar with what these organizations offer and incorporate the existing materials into your campaign. These are great starting...