Thursday, May 29th, 2025 10:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m. PDT | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for an engaging webinar that delves into Understanding Physical Literacy: A Canadian Perspective (2024), the latest resource from Sport for Life. This guide unpacks physical literacy through a distinctly Canadian lens, addressing its definition, development, and practical applications.
Our panel, featuring experts from the health, recreation, and municipal sectors, will explore how physical literacy fosters motivation, confidence, and competence in physical activity across all age groups and abilities. Through real-world examples and strategic insights, you’ll learn how to leverage this resource to promote lifelong physical activity and enhance well-being in your community.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, coach, or policymaker, this webinar offers valuable tools to help you make physical literacy accessible and impactful for all Canadians.
What You’ll Gain:
- Insights into Canada’s approach to physical literacy
- Practical strategies for implementation in diverse settings
- Best practices from health, recreation, and municipal leaders
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Canada’s movement towards a more active and healthy society.
Presenters
Natalie Philippe
Natalie is a Public Health Nurse with Public Health Sudbury & Districts, dedicated to enhancing physical literacy across health, education, recreation, and sport in collaboration with Active Sudbury. With over 18 years of experience in physical activity promotion, she believes physical literacy is the vehicle that leads to lifelong movement and health. An innovative and lifelong learner, Natalie has completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a diploma in Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and graduate studies in sociology. Throughout her career, she has worked at local, regional, provincial, and federal levels to advocate for and raise awareness about the critical importance of fostering physical literacy in children and youth.
Cindy Lévesque
Cindy holds a Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences and began her career as a Physical Literacy Consultant at Sport NB. There, she focused on raising awareness about physical literacy in the province and emphasized the importance of integrating it into programs across recreation, early childhood, sport, and education sectors.
In her current role as a Sport and Recreation Consultant with the Government of New Brunswick, Cindy supports these sectors in adopting best practices to enhance physical literacy, ultimately fostering a lifelong pursuit of physical activity and well-being. Cindy has also earned a certificate of completion from the Sport for Life Leader School and collaborates with the organization by delivering talks and workshops on physical literacy in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and mentoring physical literacy enthusiasts and leaders in France.
Beyond her consulting work, Cindy is a dedicated mother of two children under the age of four. She was the inaugural instructor of two pioneering physical literacy courses at the University of New Brunswick and actively engages with her community as a member of multiple boards of directors. Her passion, commitment, and infectious energy inspire those around her.
Dany Bernard
Dany Bernard holds a PhD in sport psychology. He has taught at Université Laval and Université de Sherbrooke, and has worked in the field of ice hockey for over thirty years. He currently serves as the Head of Sports and Outdoor Recreation Services for the City of Lévis. With his dynamic team, he focuses on developing physical literacy in children aged 4 to 8. The City of Lévis is working toward a future where all 23 sports and 58 recognized organizations are actively involved in this child and sport development initiative.