Sport for Life

09/28/2026

09/18/2026

Most Canadians grow up with hockey, soccer, and basketball. But across parks and gyms, people are playing sports you’ve probably never heard of.

From Sepak Takraw to Peteca here are 7 sports that will reset your movement vocabulary and challenge your body in new ways.
Trying something unfamiliar builds physical literacy at any age. It forces your brain and body to solve movement problems they haven’t faced before.

Which one are you trying first?
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09/17/2026

A student who once struggled to attend school now misses only one week all year. That’s the impact of the Sport for Life program at Clover Bar Junior High in Alberta.

The program replaces 25% of the school week with daily movement, built on the Sport for Life pillars and the Long-Term Development framework.

Read the full Clover Bar story, learn how the program is structured, and explore Sport for Life school certifications you can bring to your school : https://buff.ly/uharWDk

09/16/2026

The International Physical Literacy Conference is coming soon to Toulouse, France! 🇫🇷

Join educators, researchers, community leaders, sport professionals, and physical literacy advocates from around the world for three days of learning, collaboration, and movement. Together, we’ll explore how physical literacy can help people of all ages build confidence, develop lifelong movement skills, and lead healthier, more active lives.

Registration prices increase on September 19, so register today to secure your spot!

📍 Toulouse, France
📅 October 1–3, 2026

Learn more and register at https://buff.ly/MsKrLQt
Toulouse Université Club - TUC Université de Toulouse

09/16/2026

The skills you build through one activity can lead to so many others.

Learning to balance can lead to cycling or yoga. Running can build confidence for rollerblading or obstacle courses. Swimming can open the door to paddleboarding or rafting.

That is the value of physical literacy. Build the basics, try something new, and discover more ways to enjoy movement for life.

09/01/2026

Can sport be reimagined as something that belongs to everyone, not just a few?

Join Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, President of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) and former Minister of Sport and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, for a thought-provoking keynote on lessons from Paris 2024 and the future of sport. From elite junior tennis champion to federation leader, government minister, and now head of France’s Olympic movement, she brings a rare perspective on how sport can evolve to serve athletes, communities, and society.

📅 October 1 | 9:00–10:45 a.m.
📍 IPLC 2026 | Toulouse, France

🌍 Join 300+ delegates from more than 30 countries. Register today! https://buff.ly/J5ZwO1w

08/20/2026

Who still does not have access to quality programming? And who has access, but is not being supported to continue developing?

The Physical Literacy for Everyone stream looks at inclusion, access, adapted programming, newcomer pathways, and lifelong development.

This stream is for anyone working to make sport, recreation, education, and physical activity more welcoming, more equitable, and more meaningful for participants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Explore the schedule: https://buff.ly/XgBstC2

Registration is open.

08/18/2026

Health and physical literacy are deeply connected, but how can we turn that connection into action?

Join Professor Sarah Benes, Coordinator of the School Health Master’s Program at Southern Connecticut State University, for “Better Together: Exploring the AWE Framework to Support Health & Physical Literacy.” This interactive session will explore cross-cutting strategies and collaborative approaches to creating lasting impact across and within sectors. Participants will unpack the AWE Framework and leave with practical, actionable ideas.

📍 IPLC 2026 | Toulouse, France

🌍 Join delegates from 30+ countries. Register today!

08/17/2026

Physical Literacy Leader – Levels 1 and 2 are available in English and French on Campus. Whether you serve francophone communities, work in a bilingual organization, or deliver programs in French, the full certification pathway is accessible in both languages — including all on-demand learning, assessments, and credentials.

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