Physical education

Physical education is a key component of Ontario's curriculum. In this section, you can find information about the impact of physical activity on student success, what students learn in Physical and Health Education, and how to improve student health.

  1. June is Recreation and Parks Month (Special celebration)

  2. New curriculum would teach respect (P4E news and views)

  3. Couch potatoes, elections, and Facebook, oh my! (Newsletter)

  4. Fewer students walk to school (P4E news and views)

  5. Where can I get information about programs for improving student health? (FAQ)

  6. What is Daily Physical Activity (DPA)? (FAQ)

  7. Health and Physical Education in Ontario schools, 2011 (P4E Reports)

  8. Why do schools teach health and physical education? Is it really important, like math? (FAQ)

  9. Tips for Parents: Health and PhysEd and Daily – English (Tip Sheet)

  10. Health and Physical Education Curriculum, K-8:
    Government of Ontario, 2010 (Ontario Government Policy Documents & Guides)

  11. New food policy for schools: Change those chocolate bars to apples! (P4E news and views)

  12. Newsletter P4E – Sept 2008 (Newsletter)

  13. Phys ed: Getting active in Ontario schools (P4E news and views)

  14. Health and Physical Education in Schools 2008 (P4E Reports)

  15. Health and Physical Education in Schools, 2005 (P4E Reports)