Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

...All children and youth in Canada living healthy, physically active lives.

Our Mission

Physical and Health Education Canada advocates for and advances quality physical education and quality health education programs offered in Health Promoting Schools to enable students the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to lead physically active and healthy lives, now and in their future.

We believe...

  • That school communities are one of the most influential institutions in the lives of children and youth.
  • That being educated in a Health Promoting School that delivers comprehensive, quality, physical and health education programs is vital to the optimum growth and development of children and youth.
  • That a solid foundation of physical and health education creates the potential for healthy, physically active lives
  • In the importance of leadership development for both students and professionals.
  • In the importance of demonstrating leadership and engaging in partnerships and collaborations.
  • In the principles of Canadian Sport for Life (Long-Term Athlete Development).

Our Guiding Principles...

  • Works to achieve excellence in all it does, including its relationships, partnerships, programs, resources and conferences.
  • Is committed to setting quality standards for school-based physical and health education programs in Canada, and developing tools that support those standards.
  • Strives for ongoing collaboration between grassroots, provincial, national, and international stakeholders in the development and delivery of services and programs.
  • Provides meaningful professional development opportunities to staff and volunteers, and provides a network of communication and support for its members.
  • Strives for equity and cultural diversity while demonstrating respect for students, schools and school communities.
  • Values equally the contributions of professionals and volunteers, and creates an environment in which their overall wellbeing is valued.
  • Demonstrates consistent and effective use of physical, financial and human resources.

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