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We have a lift off! Today is the official launch of Down With PE downwithpe.ca For now, we are promoting best practice in #physed for elementary teachers. This has been in the works for months & we are happy to finally share everything at this time. Please share!


It’s been a painful year…? on this platform. I’m trying my luck over at Blue Sky. For those #physed people still around, I look forward to seeing you over there. bsky.app/profile/downwi…


Sadly, there are STILL teachers out there taking recess away from students. The latest blog explores the benefits of recess. Link to blog: downwithpe.ca/post/recess-ri… To complement the blog, there is a free infographic. Link to free store: downwithpe.ca/free-store #recess #play

Down_with_PE's tweet image. Sadly, there are STILL teachers out there taking recess away from students.

The latest blog explores the benefits of recess. Link to blog: downwithpe.ca/post/recess-ri… 

To complement the blog, there is a free infographic. Link to free store: downwithpe.ca/free-store

#recess #play

Check out the #physed #blog on the importance of adopting an activist approach that co-creates curricula with students, addressing societal pressures & ensuring that girls feel empowered to participate & thrive in physical activity. #girlsPE downwithpe.ca/post/empowerin…

Down_with_PE's tweet image. Check out the #physed #blog on the importance of adopting an activist approach that co-creates curricula with students, addressing societal pressures & ensuring that girls feel empowered to participate & thrive in physical activity. 

#girlsPE

downwithpe.ca/post/empowerin…

It’s here! 🎉 #UDL

UDL Guidelines 3.0 is now available! Visit and download here: udlguidelines.cast.org



Hey, #French teachers in #Canada, looking for a textbook to best support students who have zero or very little French knowledge and understanding. Grades 5-7. Thank you so much for any leads! #bccurriculum


The top 3 blogs, so far, in 2024: 1) Pedagogical Shift in PE - downwithpe.ca/post/early-spo… 2) Ramadan & #PhysEd - downwithpe.ca/post/ramadan-p… 3) Early Sport Specialization - Visuals are included below in case you missed them the first time (can be downloaded).

Down_with_PE's tweet image. The top 3 blogs, so far, in 2024:
1) Pedagogical Shift in PE - downwithpe.ca/post/early-spo…
2) Ramadan & #PhysEd  - downwithpe.ca/post/ramadan-p…
3) Early Sport Specialization - 
Visuals are included below in case you missed them the first time (can be downloaded).
Down_with_PE's tweet image. The top 3 blogs, so far, in 2024:
1) Pedagogical Shift in PE - downwithpe.ca/post/early-spo…
2) Ramadan & #PhysEd  - downwithpe.ca/post/ramadan-p…
3) Early Sport Specialization - 
Visuals are included below in case you missed them the first time (can be downloaded).
Down_with_PE's tweet image. The top 3 blogs, so far, in 2024:
1) Pedagogical Shift in PE - downwithpe.ca/post/early-spo…
2) Ramadan & #PhysEd  - downwithpe.ca/post/ramadan-p…
3) Early Sport Specialization - 
Visuals are included below in case you missed them the first time (can be downloaded).

Excited to share the latest #blog on early sport specialization! Read about the evidence-based research to inform coaches, educators, & families. Don't miss the infographic, too. Does your school's policy/policies protect student-athletes? downwithpe.ca/blog #physed

Down_with_PE's tweet image. Excited to share the latest #blog on early sport specialization! Read about the evidence-based research to inform coaches, educators, & families. Don't miss the infographic, too. 
Does your school's policy/policies protect student-athletes? downwithpe.ca/blog #physed

Marcus Down reposted

New in #EPER: Exploring teacher educator pedagogical decision-making about a combined pedagogy of social justice & meaningful physical education (Ní Chróinín et al., 2024) doi.org/10.1177/135633… #SelfStudy #TeacherEducation #SocialJustice #OpenAccess @carla_luguetti @HamblinDec


New Fitness Cards that promote autonomy within health-related fitness. If interested in a membership, we currently have our 1-year anniversary sale with 40% off. #physed downwithpe.ca

Down_with_PE's tweet image. New Fitness Cards that promote autonomy within health-related fitness.

If interested in a membership, we currently have our 1-year anniversary sale with 40% off.  

#physed

downwithpe.ca
Down_with_PE's tweet image. New Fitness Cards that promote autonomy within health-related fitness.

If interested in a membership, we currently have our 1-year anniversary sale with 40% off.  

#physed

downwithpe.ca

Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide yet women everywhere are under-studied/diagnosed/treated/aware when it comes to their cardiovascular health. Sign up, using link below for, Grade 8-12 resources (in Canada): cwhha.ca/high-school-ed… #womenshearthealth

Down_with_PE's tweet image. Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide yet women everywhere are under-studied/diagnosed/treated/aware when it comes to their cardiovascular health.
Sign up, using link below for, Grade 8-12 resources (in Canada): 
cwhha.ca/high-school-ed…

#womenshearthealth

Excited to introduce the latest resource on fitness movements, promoting health-related fitness! With student choice in exercises, sets, & reps, activity becomes personally relevant & empowers student autonomy in their personal fitness journey. Check it out now! #physed #health

Down_with_PE's tweet image. Excited to introduce the latest resource on fitness movements, promoting health-related fitness! With student choice in exercises, sets, & reps, activity becomes personally relevant & empowers student autonomy in their personal fitness journey. Check it out now! #physed #health

Thrilled to share our latest free resource focusing on student reflection through exit cards/slips in #physed class! Explore strategies for empowering students to pause, reflect, & grow in their PE journey. Download now! downwithpe.ca/free-store

Down_with_PE's tweet image. Thrilled to share our latest free resource focusing on student reflection through exit cards/slips in #physed class! Explore strategies for empowering students to pause, reflect, & grow in their PE journey. Download now! downwithpe.ca/free-store

Shoutout to @CapnPetesPE for mentioning the Down With PE blog. Thrilled to be mentioned with all of these quality #physed innovators & bloggers as a Top 20 PE blog. Check it out Pete's blog here: capnpetespowerpe.com/single-post/th…. You can also see my blog here: downwithpe.ca/blog

Down_with_PE's tweet image. Shoutout to @CapnPetesPE for mentioning the Down With PE blog. Thrilled to be mentioned with all of these quality #physed innovators & bloggers as a Top 20 PE blog. Check it out Pete's blog here: capnpetespowerpe.com/single-post/th…. You can also see my blog here: downwithpe.ca/blog

Today, my wife launched Help Clinic Canada to help all Canadians with their personal life journey through virtual counselling. Find a counsellor today at helpclinic.ca Please retweet! #VirtualCounselling #MentalHealthMatters #OnlineTherapy #CanadaHealth

Down_with_PE's tweet image. Today, my wife launched Help Clinic Canada to help all Canadians with their personal life journey through virtual counselling. 

Find a counsellor today at helpclinic.ca

Please retweet!
#VirtualCounselling #MentalHealthMatters #OnlineTherapy #CanadaHealth

Excited to introduce this new #physed self-assessment. Students will discover their 'just right' challenge by exploring various ways to send objects - from rolling to overhand throwing.

Down_with_PE's tweet image. Excited to introduce this new #physed self-assessment. Students will discover their 'just right' challenge by exploring various ways to send objects - from rolling to overhand throwing.

To celebrate Down With PE's 1-year anniversary, for the next ten days (until February 15), plans will be 40% off. Thank you everyone for your support over the past year. A lot more to publish in 2024 (and beyond!). #physed #anniversary downwithpe.ca/plans-pricing

Down_with_PE's tweet image. To celebrate Down With PE's 1-year anniversary, for the next ten days (until February 15), plans will be 40% off. Thank you everyone for your support over the past year. A lot more to publish in 2024 (and beyond!). #physed #anniversary downwithpe.ca/plans-pricing

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