


What’s so good about physical education classes? Ask the students!
Sixth-graders share what they love about phys ed class—and offer some great insights for PE teachers on creating activities kids will enjoy.

Nine-time Paralympic gold medalist Benoît Huot on what it means to be a champion
At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Benoît Huot will be a host of Team Canada Champion Chats, four live talks with Olympians and Paralympians.

Tips from a PE teacher dad to keep active during the pandemic
Here’s how I’m keeping my four-year-old daughter active during this unprecedented time.

Rethinking school sports teams: here’s a way every kid gets to play
There’s an excitement in the air every time we tell students there’s an upcoming sports tournament. The schoolyard is filled with students in grades four to six practicing during recess to get ready for the tryouts. Typically, there are over 60 students trying out for one team. Most elementary school teams have 15 players on … Continued

How to throw an active birthday beach party
Earlier this year, my wife and I wanted to plan an outdoor birthday party for our four-year-old. We decided to organize it at our local beach, Petrie Island, in Ottawa. We contacted Friends of Petrie Island, an organization responsible for educating the public about the importance of nature, preservation, and ecology. It also helps organize … Continued

Why I’m adding loose parts play to my physical education program
Editor’s note: This post was updated Nov. 5, 2019. Physical education (PE) and gym class are often used as synonyms. It’s an easy mistake to make because, stereotypically, many PE classes are all about playing sports in the gym. But the truth is the gymnasium is only one of the many locations used to teach … Continued

How one phys ed teacher puts the “fun” back into fundamentals
Toronto teacher gets creative with sports

Jump outside your comfort zone with a flying trapeze
AfL Role Model takes the leap for her family

Meet Maxence Parrot, snowboarder
Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang

The powerful mindset of Georgia Simmerling
Canadian skier talks about resiliency and her recovery

Meet Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, ice dancers
Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang

Meet Olivier Rochon, freestyle skier
Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang 2018

Meet Spencer O’Brien, snowboarder
Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang 2018

Meet Georgia Simmerling, ski cross skier
Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang 2018

Meet Mikael Kingsbury, mogul skier
Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang 2018

Meet Philippe Marquis, freestyle skier
Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang 2018

Meet Erik Guay, alpine skier
Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang 2018

Meet Alex Harvey, cross-country skier
Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang 2018

Congratulations Tanya Koob
AfL Role Model receives Senate 150th Anniversary Medal

Give active transportation a try this year
4 great reasons to bike or walk around town

Lessons from the road: Raising happy, healthy kids when travelling the world
One family’s active adventure

Homeschool parents raising physically literate kids
Parents who homeschool find innovative ways to keep kids active

AfL Role Model Joan Chand’oiseau makes activity a family priority
Regular activity keeps this family mentally and physically fit

The 5 pillars of developing physical literacy at school
Teacher David Benay shares how his school focuses on physical activity