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IPLC 2026 Is Heading to Toulouse. You Should Too.

March 25, 2026
The International Physical Literacy Conference is heading to Toulouse, France, October 1–3, 2026. The call for abstracts is open now, and the deadline is fast approaching: March 29, 2026. If you've been to an IPLC before, you know what makes it stand out: the opportunity for leaders across sectors…
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5 Questions to Ask About Your Competition Format

March 25, 2026
Competition is at the heart of sport. But every decision about how you structure it, how you group participants, how long games last, who plays which position, and what the standings look like, sends a message to the athletes in your program. The feeling of not being "good enough" based on competition…
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Ready, Set, Try! – Get Moving this April

March 25, 2026
A 30-day Bingo Card. One new sport or activity every day. Anyone can play. Starting April 7, Ready, Set, Try! challenges people across Canada to step outside their routine for a month. Each day, a new square on our interactive social media Bingo Card highlights a different activity you can try at…
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What Circus Arts Taught Researchers About Physical Literacy

March 25, 2026
A group of kids in Montreal spent their physical education classes learning to juggle, swing on a trapeze, and balance on a rola bola, rather than the usual gym activities. The program was run in partnership with the National Circus School in Montreal. At the end of one semester, researchers assessed…
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13 Questions About Physical Literacy: A Canadian Perspective

March 25, 2026
If you work in physical literacy, you've been asked at least one of these questions. Probably at a conference. Probably over coffee. Probably by someone who genuinely wants to understand but keeps getting different answers from everyone they ask. What is physical literacy, exactly? Is it the same…
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Save 25% on Sport for Life Campus — Sale Ends March 31

March 25, 2026
Only 5 days left. Every certification, on-demand learning course, and live workshop on our Campus is 25% off until March 31, 2026. No coupon code needed. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. Whether you're a sport leader, educator, recreation professional, or program coordinator,…
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From 4 Partners to 16: How Sport for Life’s Post-Secondary Partnership Program Grew in One Year

March 25, 2026
A year ago, Sport for Life's Post-Secondary Partnership Program had four institutional partners: Acadia University, Cambrian College, Algonquin College, and the University of Victoria. All four offered one certification pathway: Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1. Today, the program includes…
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Effective Board Governance: Newly Updated and Re-imagined

February 11, 2026
Ever sat in a board meeting unsure what you're actually supposed to be deciding—and what you should leave alone? Ever watched a disagreement between board and executive director spiral because no one was clear on the boundaries? Most board members get little or no orientation. They're handed…
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The Stages

within the basic Long-Term Development framework

Active for Life

Individuals who have a desire to be physically active are in the Active for Life stage. A participant may choose…

Train to Win

Athletes in the Train to Win stage are world class competitors who are competing at the highest level of competition…

Train to Compete

Athletes enter the Train to Compete stage when they are proficient in sport-specific Train to Train athlete development components (physical,…

Train to Train

Athletes enter the Train to Train stage when they have developed proficiency in the athlete development performance components (physical, technical-tactical,…

Learn to Train

Once a wide range of fundamental movement skills have been acquired, participants progress into the Learn to Train stage leading to…

FUNdamentals

In the FUNdamentals stage, participants develop fundamental movement skills in structured and unstructured environments for play. The focus is on…

Active Start

From 0-6 years, boys and girls need to be engaged in daily active play. Through play and movement, they develop…

Awareness and First Involvement

To engage in sport and physical activity, individuals must be aware of what opportunities exist for them, and when they…

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