I first met Andrea in a professional capacity almost 6 years ago through my involvement in the Ontario health and physical education community. We were both hired by the Ministry of Education to meet with other provincial leaders and complete a technical analysis of the 1998 health and physical education curriculum document. It was evident … Continue reading Guest Blog: Bringing “Visibility to Disabilities” by Andrea Haefele
Tag: physical activity
Staying Motivated Over the Holidays
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can really destroy your motivation to get a move on. But over this time of food and stress (and maybe some joy and love), exercise is exactly what the body (and the mind) is asking for! Here are five ways to stay motivated and keep moving over … Continue reading Staying Motivated Over the Holidays
Why students need health and physical education!
A new school year has begun! Students are eagerly filling classrooms with the anticipation of the next ten months. Who is in their class? Who is their teacher? When is “gym”? In Ontario, schools are mandated to provide 100 minutes of physical activity a week. This can be in the form of a quality physical … Continue reading Why students need health and physical education!