Teaching Resources


These resources are available to schools, daycares and community groups in Medicine Hat, Brooks & area at no charge.

Medicine Hat & Area Contact: Rae Wahl 403 502-8245 or rae.wahl@albertahealthservices.ca

Teacher Resources
A Multicutural Approach to Physical Education

A Multicutural Approach to Physical Education


Renew your students’ interest with activities that expand their understanding of other cultures, build self-esteem, and foster cooperation.
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Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines for Children, Youth & Adults

Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines for Children, Youth & Adults


In January 2011 the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiologists released updated Physical Activity Guidelines for Canadians.

Ages groups available:
Children Ages 5-11
Youth Ages 12 - 17
Adults Ages 18 - 64
Adults Ages 65+
Canadian Olympic School Program

Canadian Olympic School Program


This program has engaged students in the Olympic Movement since 1988. Be inspired through Olympian stories, activities, movement skills, podcasts, case studies and project packs.
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Canadian Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Children and Youth


These guidelines are relevant to all apparently healthy and youth, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity or socio-economic status of the family.  Children and youth are encouraged to limit sedentary behaviours and to participate in physical activities that support their natural development and are enjoyable and safe.

Age Groups available:
Children 5-11
Youth 12-17

Daily Physical Activity Videos

Daily Physical Activity Videos


A resource for educators to deliver physical activity right in the classroom; it was developed in response to teacher interviews and feedback.
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Daily Physical Education Timetables

Daily Physical Education Timetables


Profiles of some Alberta schools that overcame the challenges of offering daily physical education.
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Domino Fitness Choice Kit

Domino Fitness Choice Kit


In this low equipment game, students move at their own pace through a variety of station activities.
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Eat Well and Be Active Educational Toolkit

Eat Well and Be Active Educational Toolkit


This Toolkit is designed to help those who teach groups of children about healthy eating and physical activity, and encourage individuals to take action to maintain and improve their health.
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Educating for Physical Literacy Checklist


An important component of a Quality Daily Physical Education program is assessing the program and evaluating how well it is supporting the development of physical literacy. The "Educating for Physical Literacy Checklist" is a general assessment tool which can help to facilitate instructional improvement for the development of physical literacy in students.
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Get Strong 101

Get Strong 101


Feel great with Judy Howard’s clear friendly approach to fitness on this DVD.
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Hoppin & Poppin

Hoppin & Poppin


Create a high energy session with skipping and popping! Learn easy to follow skipping stations combined with group popping games.
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Pedometer Activities

Pedometer Activities


Lesson plans for cross curricular activities relating to pedometers.
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Pedometers Class Set Kit

Pedometers Class Set Kit


Pedometers can be used for multi-curricular projects and are an excellent motivational tool for students.
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Promising Practices from EverActive Schools

Promising Practices from EverActive Schools


The Promising Practices resource is a compilation of the best and most unique activities and ideas schools in the Ever Active Schools program have submitted over the past six years.
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Resistance Bands

Resistance Bands


Use resistance bands to get your students moving and learning and having FUN all at the same time!
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