Champions for Life Foundation
Physical Literacy Tools and Resources for PE Teachers

Unlock the Power of Physical Literacy for Your Students!


Our tools and resources for physical education teachers include a variety of lesson plans, games, activities, and visuals to support the development of physical literacy for students in grades K-6.

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Searching for creative ways to spark your students' passion for movement?

Complement your curriculum

Our PE Teacher Resources Help Activate Students!


Every child must learn their ABCs and 123s. Similarly, we believe every child must learn to be physically literate to be active and healthy for a lifetime.


Our physical education resources support PE Teachers with easy-to-use tools and fun activities that help to deliver meaningful movement experiences and quality, physical literacy-based lessons for your students. 


All activities are designed to help students become more skillful, knowledgeable, and expressive in their movements.

Our physical education resources support PE Teachers
Endorsed by PHE Canada

Our Physical Literacy Tools and Resources for PE Teachers Manual has been reviewed and endorsed by PHE Canada for schools across Canada.

Learning to move and moving to learn!

Our Physical Literacy Tools and Resources for PE Teachers Have Many Benefits


Access content anywhere anytime on any device

Access Content Anywhere

Whether on desktop or mobile, morning or night, you can easily access our "done-for-you" physical literacy resources on your schedule—no matter the device, operating system, or connection stability.

A growing community of over 600 physical education teachers

A Growing Community

Connect with our growing community of 300+ PE Teachers to share ideas and best practices for delivering physical literacy programming to your students.

Many of our resources include formative assessment tools to enhance learning

Assessment Tools

Our physical education lesson plans and themed units include formative assessment tools to enhance learning. These tools support students and teachers in establishing goals to improve physical literacy throughout the school year.

Access content anywhere anytime on any device

Evidence-Based Model

The Champions for Life programs and methodology have been established as an impactful model for improving physical literacy, as tested by Concordia University.

Our physical education resources use standard equipment found in most school gymnasiums

Minimal Equipment

Our physical education resources use standard equipment found in most school gymnasiums, such as hula hoops, balls, cones, poly spots, bean bags, etc.

Our activities and resources are connected to the Physical Education and Health curriculum.

Connected to Curriculum

Our activities are designed to help your students achieve the movement competencies and learning outcomes outlined in the Physical Education and Health curriculum.

Our physical literacy tools and resources for PE teachers

Everything You Need, All In One Place


Lesson Plans & Themed Teaching Units

Each plan and themed unit includes simple, fun activities to build fundamental movement skills and motivate your students to move well.

Games That Build Movement Skills

A growing library of fun & dynamic games that build fundamental movement skills. With new games & activities added every month.

Fundamental Movement Skills Videos

A growing library of fun & dynamic games that build fundamental movement skills. With new games & activities added every month.

Movement Skill Cue Cards

Browse and download our Cue Cards to easily present the activity cues for over 50+ fundamental movement skills. We also include QR codes on all our Cue Cards that link directly to our skill videos.

Reflection Cards

Our printable Reflection Cards are a fun way to engage young students by sharing stories, expressing feelings, thinking and reflecting on their movement skills.

Magic Minute Mindfulness Activities

Use our Magic Minute mindfulness activities to help your students recognize and manage their thoughts, emotions, and actions at the end of each class — all important SEL skills.

Champions for Life Program

20-weeks worth of progressive physical literacy programming for your K-2 students. Through demonstrations, practice, games and challenge stations, children will explore a series of dynamic and engaging physical activities that build their fundamental movement skills.

PE Teachers Surveyed Reported Our Physical Literacy Resources Had a Moderate to Significant Impact on Their Students':

98%

Competence

98%

Confidence

96%

Motivation

Rave reviews from our community of physical education teachers

Over 500 PE Teachers Trust Champions for Life Physical Literacy Tools and Resources to Support Their Teaching


The Champions for Life physical literacy program had a positive influence on skill acquisition in children. Implementation of the Champions for Life physical literacy programming delivers value in improving children's physical movement capacity.

Richard DeMont

PhD, CAT(C), ATC

Concordia University

Despite today's trends where children are becoming less active and not as physically literate as previous generations, I firmly believe that kids are designed to be physically active. These resources have helped me unlock their hidden potential!

Lloyd Manganas

As an instructor and a physical education teacher, I noticed a great improvement in the children participating in the Champions for Life activities.

Misty Symes

Empower Your Students to Move Well and Build the Skills to Be More Active!


Complete this form to request sponsored access to our Physical Literacy Tools and Resources for PE Teachers. Schools located in vulnerable or under-resourced communities can qualify for free annual sponsorship.*

*Our programs are made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors, partners and sponsors. We will share with them the total number of students our program and resources reach.

PE Teacher Resources

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Answers to the most common questions. Can't find your answer below? Reach out to us, and we'll be happy to answer your question.

  • How do I qualify for free access to the resources?

    Complete the form on this webpage, and a member of our team will respond to your inquiry within 24 hours. 


    Physical education teachers working in schools located in low socioeconomic, vulnerable, or under-resourced communities can qualify for annual sponsored access to our Physical Literacy Tools and Resources for PE Teachers.


  • Which age groups does the program serve?

    While the primary target group for the Champions for Life Physical Literacy Tools and Resources for PE Teachers is K-2, our session plans can easily be modified and adapted for children in grades 3-6. 

  • Are the physical resources specific to physical education classes?

    Yes! Once you log in to our Physical Literacy Toolbox or receive our Physical Literacy Manual for PE Teachers, you will find activity plans, access to over 50 fundamental movement skills (FMS) videos, movement skill cue sheets, outdoor and indoor games, and exciting FMS challenges. 


    We also have "done-for-you" resources, such as activities you can send home to engage your students and their families further.

  • When would I use the resources?

    Our Physical Literacy Tools and Resources for PE Teachers can be used during your regular physical education classes, as they are designed to complement your existing program & curriculum. 


    They can also be adapted for use during recess, special activities, and carnival days. Our program can be delivered outdoors with a few modifications.

  • How will my students benefit from your resources and programs?

    Designed for diverse learning styles and student interests, our gamified lesson plans and resources provide fun and engaging activities for children to learn and practice fundamental movement skills. 


    We provide resources that recognize and reward students for participation and achievement, promoting a positive attitude toward the development of physical literacy. 

  • Who provides the equipment required to run the program?

    The school provides the equipment needed to run the activities. Our Physical Literacy Tools and Resources for PE Teachers use standard equipment in most school gymnasiums, such as hula hoops, balls, cones, poly spots, bean bags, etc.

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