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>Featured Activity: 10 creative ways to develop physical literacy that don’t involve playing sports 10 creative ways to develop physical literacy that don’t involve playing sports
Kids disinclined to play sports can still enjoy activities that develop fundamental movement skills
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>Featured Activity: 7 tips for embracing winter in Canada 7 tips for embracing winter in Canada
Cold weather is no reason to hide under the blankets
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>Featured Activity: Podcast: What to do about abuse in sport Podcast: What to do about abuse in sport
Positive experiences in sport are instrumental in helping kids to develop the skills, confidence, and love of movement that are the hallmarks of physical literacy. Unfortunately, on rare occasions, some sport experiences turn very dark. In February, CBC Sports published a story describing how more than 200 amateur sport coaches in Canada have been convicted in … Continued
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