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Sport for Life announced new partnerships with Acadia University’s School of Kinesiology and Cambrian College’s Fitness and Health Promotion Program, “marking an important milestone in the advancement of physical literacy education.

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The new collaborations represent an opportunity to enhance student training, provide valuable tools for future employment and empower communities by developing accomplished physical literacy leaders, said Sport for Life in a press release.

Sport for Life is a non-profit organization whose objective is to improve the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada. Its partnerships with Cambrian and Acadia are free to post-secondary institutions, providing them with free workshop content and resources that professors can offer to students as part of their courses.

Students will benefit from specialized workshops that will enrich their learning experience and prepare them for leadership roles in their careers.

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For students wishing to obtain official Sport for Life certification, additional elements are required. Each certification includes two eLearning courses, two workshops and two quizzes. Since students already benefit from the workshops as part of their curriculum, they simply need to take the classes and quizzes online at the Sport for Life campus at a discounted rate.

Here are examples of workshops available:

– An introduction to physical literacy

– Develop physical literacy in recreational programs

– Introduction to belonging to sport and physical activity

Certifications provide students with a strong foundation in physical literacy, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to create high-quality, inclusive sport and physical activity experiences.

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“Our partnerships with Acadia University and Cambrian College mark significant advances in physical literacy education,” said Thalia Moore, Senior Director of Knowledge Scaling at Sport for Sport. for life. “By offering students at both institutions our comprehensive curriculum, we are investing in the future of active and inclusive communities across Canada.

Sport for Life also offers Quality Sport Leader certification, an educational program focused on creating exceptional sport experiences in communities. The certification is designed to develop and support “good people, good places and good programs.”

Sports leaders, recreation managers and sports funders can create and deliver exceptional sports experiences in their communities through this certification, said Sport for Life. It gives them the tools to design developmentally appropriate activities that promote fun, inclusion and skill development.

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Here are examples of workshops available:

– Introduction to belonging to sport and physical activity

– Quality sport for communities and clubs

Combined with physical literacy certification, the holistic approach to sport and physical activity provides graduates with a comprehensive toolkit to create positive change in their community.

Graduates with a Sport for Life physical literacy leader degree or certification will be uniquely positioned to fill a variety of roles in education, sport and recreation. The additional training equips them with in-demand skills such as inclusive program design, evidence-based leadership techniques, and standardized observation of physical literacy. For example, a graduate could create an inclusive after-school program that builds fundamental movement skills and confidence in children of all abilities, directly contributing to a more active and healthier community.

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The partnership is expected to influence the Canadian sports and recreation sector by training future professionals in the latest physical literacy and quality sport methodologies. Sport for Life certifications serve as a standardized credential that complements the advanced education provided by postsecondary institutions, providing a consistent and comprehensive approach to developing future leaders in physical literacy and quality sport. The collaboration aims to:

– Improve the quality and consistency of quality physical literacy and sport programs nationally

– Increase inclusiveness in sporting and recreational activities

– Increase physical activity participation rates among Canadians of all ages

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– Contribute to improving long-term health outcomes for communities

While the partnership with Acadia University and Cambrian College marks a first step, Sport for Life plans to expand this initiative and has issued an open invitation to other universities and colleges to join this movement to advance physical literacy and quality sports education.

“Our collaborations with Acadia University and Cambrian College are just the beginning,” Moore said. “We are excited to partner with more institutions to expand the reach and impact of our quality physical literacy and sport program.”

“We are very excited about the potential of our new partnership with Sport for Life,” added Lynn Kabaroff, Cambrian Fitness and Health Promotion Program Coordinator. “We believe this collaboration will enrich our program, benefit our students and support our community.” We encourage other institutions to explore how Sport for Life resources could complement their programs.

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