September 16/14 10:20 am - Canadian Para Committee Introduces Physical Literacy School Resource

Posted by Editoress on 09/16/14
 

The Canadian Paralympic Committee is announcing the public availability of a revolutionary new physical literacy program known as the Canadian Paralympic FUNdamentals Physical Literacy Resource:

• Designed to help educators promote physical literacy and to encourage the inclusion of children with a disability into sports activities at school alongside able-bodied children;

• Program will usher in a new era of inclusiveness to help students of all abilities play, learn and grow together;

• The most comprehensive of its kind internationally, the program establishes Canada as an international leader in promoting fully inclusive, integrated physical education experiences through parasport;

• Available September 18th, via an online portal, free to Canadians. To pre-register visit Here;

• Created in partnership with Physical and Health Education Canada and the sports of boccia, sitting volleyball, goalball and athletics;

• Co-authored by visually-impaired Paralympic rower and special education teacher Victoria Nolan.

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