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Support Tools
The intramural Support Tools have been developed to support the planning and implementation of an intramural program. Use these customizable tools as is, or add/revise questions and components to meet the school’s needs. These tools can be printed or completed online to support intramural planning...
Classroom Community Agreements
Educators may find it useful to co-create classroom community agreements with students in their class at the start of the Healthy Living unit to help in establishing a safe and inclusive environment, in which participants can feel comfortable participating and learning. This agreement can also serve...
Continued Learning for Educators
Strategies for Planning and Implementing UDL
The following strategies can help educators embed a UDL approach in their physical education programming and physical activity environment: Take the time to learn about students, their abilities, and the identities they hold. Then, act on this knowledge to provide meaningful and relevant learning...
Introducing Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy in Health and Physical Education
Ophea is proud to announce our newest resource, Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy in Health and Physical Education . This free online resource has been developed to support educators in creating an inclusive Health and Physical Education (H&PE) learning environment that supports the...
Inspired by Popular Media
The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity
Ophea’s Monthly Recognition 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. This initiative also aims to strengthen...
Reflective & Guiding Questions
What personal biases, prejudices and stereotypes do I have within Health and Physical Education (H&PE)? What experiences have shaped these biases? What assumptions do I have about body types, sizes, and abilities, and how they move and experience health and well-being in H&PE? How can I provide...
Conversation Starter Videos
These Conversation Starter Videos are designed to initiate conversations about vaping with elementary students at different stages of their development. Engaging students in conversations about vaping helps them develop their health knowledge and the social-emotional Learning skills needed to...
Ultimate Space – Three Ways to Play
Mother Earth Defenders – Three Ways to Play
Switch It Up – Three Ways to Play
Sitting Volleyball — Mini Courts
The Role of Students in Health and Physical Education
Health and Physical Education classes provide students with opportunities to develop their higher-order thinking skills and make connections to the world in which they live. By recognizing these connections, students can apply their learning while making decisions about their health and well-being...
Shadow Tag
Targets Away
Rethinking and Redefining Intramural Activities: COVID-19 Considerations to Support Your Planning
Schools play an important role in providing opportunities for students to participate in physical activity. “Schools are uniquely positioned to positively influence levels of physical activity as they reach the vast majority of children and youth, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or family...