Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Did you attend or miss Ophea’s 2016 Annual Conference? We’ve got you covered - explore the Conference Storify board to learn what took place! Discover some of the conference’s hot topics and get inspired to bring fun and interactive workshop ideas to your classroom and school community!
THANK YOU...
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Ophea believes it is a priority to recognize excellence by honouring distinguished individuals and organizations for their significant achievements and contributions.
Ophea Awards
Each year, Ophea presents a number of awards recognizing outstanding contributions to the fields of health, physical...
Friday, October 14, 2016
Create an asthma-friendly environment in your class and school with Ophea’s new Asthma Resource Kits, developed in partnership with the Ontario Lung Association.
The Kits are free, available to download online and provide:
Implementation supports for Ryan’s Law, 2015 (Ensuring Asthma Friendly...
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Check out the new All About H&PE videos and Discussion Guides! The Student Voice: Activate the Discussion videos (elementary and secondary) feature students from across Ontario sharing through words and illustrations the importance of experiencing quality instruction in a welcoming and...
Thursday, September 22, 2016
It’s a new school year and you’re feeling refreshed, but like any other September, back to school stress triggers are close at hand. Between prep work, extracurricular activities, spending time with family and friends, and personal hobbies it can be hard to keep up.
So what can you do to keep...
Thursday, September 15, 2016
A new school year means a fresh opportunity to get students moving and inspire physical activity in all areas of school. Research has shown connections between increased levels of physical activity and better academic achievement, better concentration, better classroom behaviour, and more focused...
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Summer is coming to a close, which means school is fast approaching. There are plenty of healthy, stress-free ways to enjoy the remaining days of the season and prepare for the upcoming school year. We have a few suggestions:
Gather up some friends and family for an end-of-summer picnic at one of...
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Looking for new ways to get children and youth physically and mentally active? Try our Yoga Alphabet Cards! These cards introduce children and youth to the art of yoga while strengthening their physical literacy and language skills.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy using the cards. Here are three...
Thursday, June 23, 2016
In September 2015 Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification was launched. 113 schools across Ontario completed the 6-Step Healthy Schools Process, making their school community a healthier place. Of those schools, 107 achieved enough points for gold, silver, or bronze certification. This is our last...
Thursday, June 16, 2016
With warm weather here to stay, it’s the perfect opportunity to add some fun and play into your everyday activities. Here are three new ways you can use your favourite Ophea 50 Fitness Activity Cards.
Beanbag Balance
Adapted from Ophea’s workshop DPA: Getting Active in Any Space
Participants move...
