HIGH FIVE Insider
Summer 2015

Welcome to the HIGH FIVE Insider Quarterly Newsletter!
 
Since 2007, ARPA has been committed to advancing HIGH FIVE across Alberta. The newsletter was originally created in 2012 for HIGH FIVE Trainers by HIGH FIVE Trainers. 
 
The HIGH FIVE Task Force would like to ensure that all HIGH FIVE participants and organizations across Alberta receive the newsletter and can benefit from its information. 
 
The newsletter will be distributed quarterly to anyone who has participated in a HIGH FIVE training across the province. You may unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time. 
 
We hope that you enjoy reading the HIGH FIVE Insider!
 
- Your Alberta HIGH FIVE Task Force

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NewsHIGH FIVE News
HIGH FIVE Dance Party!

Quality physical activity starts with using the HIGH FIVE Principles of healthy child development to create positive experiences in kids' programs! Doing the HIGH FIVE Dance is a great way to get in some moderate to vigorous physical activity and show your passion for quality kids' programs.

 

Film your own dance or re-create the HIGH FIVE Dance with friends, peers, colleagues and kids for a chance to win an awesome prize for you and your organization! You can even create your own flashmob and display your commitment to the HIGH FIVE Principles!

New Training - Strengthening Children's Mental Health

This one-day in-person training, developed in collaboration with Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario, will help anyone running children's programs be more informed and prepared to support their staff in promoting positive mental health in children.  Participants will learn key concepts and factors that affect children's mental health including the impact of stress and environment on a child's ability to cope. This training will provide tools and suggested activities to use with staff to help improve their understanding and interactions with children who face challenges in their programs. 

 

Learn more...

 

New Report: Physical Literacy and Injury Prevention Study

New evidence shows that there is a need to increase the knowledge of physical literacy and injury prevention by practitioners in children's recreation programs.


The study, which involved approximately 200 leaders from recreation organizations, showed that physical literacy and injury prevention needs to be better incorporated into children's recreation practitioners' training regardless of age, education, and type of organization.

 
ParticipACTION Report Card Your Child in Sport - Parent Resource

The ParticipACTION Report Card (formerly the Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card) provides a comprehensive assessment of the current state of physical activity for children and youth in Canada.

 

For the first time, the Report Card takes a stand on play in nature and the outdoors-with its risks-and includes a Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play!

Learn more...

 

 
Aboriginal HIGH FIVE

 

ARPA is currently exploring together with various Aboriginal leaders across Alberta, how to enhance the quality of sport and recreation programs in their communities. With these leaders support, we hope to increase the relevance of the HIGH FIVE program to various Aboriginal communities.

 

In May 2015, we trained 11 Aboriginal leaders to become HIGH FIVE Trainers who can now deliver culturally relevant HIGH FIVE training for Aboriginal communities in Alberta!

 

Welcome new Aboriginal HIGH FIVE Trainers to our HIGH FIVE family!


Charmaine Crane - Maskwacis

Julia Soucie - Fort McMurray

Lorie White - Edmonton

Byron Bruised Head - Kainai

Jason Makinaw - Maskwacis

Kyle Wolfe - Maskwacis

Delilah Potts - Kikino

Cathy Arcega - Morley

Colleen Buffalo - Maskwacis

Tim Fox - Calgary

Whitney Ogle - Calgary

Allie Pratley (Alberta HIGH FIVE Coordinator)

Heather Wicksted (HIGH FIVE Master Trainer)
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First Ever Global Scan of Physical Literacy Initatives

In partnership with the Sport and Physical Activity Research Collaborative, The Aspen Institute's Project Play is proud to share with you Physical Literacy: A Global Environmental Scan, the first-ever effort to catalogue physical literacy movements across the world.


New Physical Literacy Definition

All HIGH FIVE resources will be updated to reflect this new consensus statement unveiled at IPLC2015:

 

"Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life."
OrganizationsHIGH FIVE for Organizations

Check out HIGH FIVE's YouTube Channel for some really great videos! There are several playlists to choose from based on your needs. Visit the YouTube page...

h5trainingUpcoming HIGH FIVE Trainings


Be sure to check out the HIGH FIVE website and/or the ARPA website often for an updated list of trainings in Alberta. 

 
givingh5Giving a HIGH FIVE

 

In February of 2015, 19 new High Five Trainers were certified, growing the Alberta High Five Family. 

 

Over the next few editions of the High Five Insider we will highlight some of the new trainers, their experience and insight. 

 

First up, Hollie Cressy, Manager of WinSport Camps

 

 

 

www.winsport.ca

 

Hollie, a fun loving and friendly Aussie described her training experience as positive.  She appreciated the energy and thoughtfulness that Jen Goeres, Master Trainer, brought to the training, the knowledge she shared with everyone and support she provided at her first course.  Hollie feels that High Five has been a valuable addition to the training offered to staff at WinSport and that her ability to run courses and train the staff with specific examples and scenarios that meet the needs of and relate to the leaders she will be working with will make it even more valuable. 

 

When asked 'Why High Five?' Hollie responded that it encompasses the key elements and important principles of healthy child development while providing a straight forward implementation and training structure.  Hollie's greatest insight since becoming a part of the High Five family and something that impacts her work daily is that "it's the little things that can make a big difference in a child's life". 

 

All the best Hollie! We know you make a difference to the staff and participants you work with and look forward to hearing about your High Five trainings in the future. 

 
upcomingeventsHIGH FIVE for Leaders
Active After School Activity Calendar

Fun way to find program inspiration and keep up-to-date on the big events in Canadian Recreation. With themed activities and snack ideas for each month and our fabulous pin-up chicken Chuck gracing each page, a year of good times is sure to follow!

 

Learn more...

 
Physical Literacy Lesson Plans for Summer Camps!

With just a mouse click, you can download a PDF document with a complete set of physical literacy activities and lessons for 1-week and 4-week summer camps.  


childresourceChild Development Resources

My Active Family Social Media Campaign

 

The Be Fit For Life Network has launched a year long social media challenge called #myactivefamily

 

The challenge is to get your family active by completing the My Active Family Bucket List, then post on instagram using #myactivefamily 

 

Learn more...

 
Video: Inclusion & Access

A beautiful story of how a mother reached out to the New York City Ballet about a dance program for children with special needs. #inclusion #diversityanduniqueness #participation #developmentallyappropriate

 

View the video...
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